Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of disrespect for national symbols and attempting to divide Nigeria by refusing to stand for the national anthem.
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has admitted the certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment as an exhibit in the ongoing trial of Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Movement, APM, Seyi Makinde, has said he is open to working with Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to reset Nigeria, but not with President Bola Tinubu.
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is in discussions with the Ghanaian government over a proposed arrangement to process 500,000 metric tonnes of cocoa locally, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the refusal of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi to stand for the national anthem, while rising for a different anthem, shows he is lawless and out to divide Nigeria.
The Benue State All Progressives Congress, APC, Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council, has opposed the emergence of the Senator George Akume-led Strategic Alliance for Tinubu/Shettima Re-election 2027, alleging that the group is being used as a platform to undermine Governor Hyacinth Alia’s political fortunes ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Nigeria has recorded zero secondary transmission of the deadly Bundibugyo Virus Disease, a form of Ebola, following the successful completion of the 21-day monitoring period for all 62 contacts linked to the imported case confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on October 20, 2026.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the party’s supporters at a town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday, urging them to remain peaceful while defending their democratic rights.
The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared the deplorable conditions of the Owerri–Aba, Onitsha–Owerri Expressway, and Owerri–Port Harcourt Highways a national infrastructure emergency, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order their immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction ahead of 20227 or forget votes from the South-East zone
Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the assignment of cases involving opposition political parties to Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The All Progressives Congress South-West Youth Leader, Adesuyi Daramola, has unveiled a 30-day Permanent Voter’s Card collection campaign and inaugurated a support team to mobilise eligible voters across the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says his record in office gives him confidence ahead of the 2027 election, pointing to increases in the state’s minimum wage, regular salary payments, investment in agriculture and infrastructure, and support for moving local produce to international markets as achievements he believes will help win voters’ support.