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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the police of being partisan and taking sides with the All Progressives Congress ahead of the September 21 governorship. The Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, who addressed journalists in Benin on Sunday, said the party was not comfortable with the disposition of the people.

•Foreign missions foresee violence as FG, Obi differ on protest sponsors The United States, United Kingdom and Canada have raised the alarm over the likelihood of violence during the planned August 1 #EndBadGovernance protest in the country. The three countries, in separate travel alerts, cautioned their nationals in Nigeria to avoid getting caught in the

A few hours after the former spokesman for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, announced his resignation, the leadership of the party has described him as one of the moles in their camp. Okonkwo dumped the LP on Sunday over the lingering internal strife and leadership crisis threatening to tear the party apart.

Controversy has trailed the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party congresses in Rivers and Kogi states. The party, however, successfully conducted its ward congress to elect new ward executives in Akwa Ibom State. A Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Charles Wali had, on Friday, barred the party, its National Chairman, Iliya Damagum,

These are definitely challenging times for the Law students of the National Open University of Nigeria, especially those in their final year, after they had their programme terminated by the authorities of the tertiary institution, writes GRACE EDEMA Having lost his job in 2017, Ade Oludokun sought to enhance his prospects by returning to school

Many depots for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, are currently dry, leading to fuel scarcity and attendant queues in Lagos, Ogun, parts of Abuja, Niger, and some other states across the country. The PUNCH reports that black marketers have taken advantage of the situation, selling as high as N1,300 per litre and N1,500 per

Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, said he has put his governorship ambition on hold to back the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to win the September 21 governorship election in the state. Shaibu, who accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of frustrating his governorship ambition, said he would try again

IN a thriving democracy, the right to protest is fundamental. For Nigeria, this right holds profound significance. Therefore, the official opposition to the planned August 1 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest is baseless and counterproductive. Protests are a vital expression of democratic rights. They allow citizens to voice their opinions, grievances and demands collectively and effectively. In Nigeria,

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended wealth management and investment immigration firm, Optiva Capital Partners, for its commitment to national development. A statement from the firm on Sunday said that the commendation came during the 18th annual National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential

The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that only accounts that have been inactive for over 10 years are eligible to be classified as dormant and will be used for investment purposes. It also stated that a dedicated office would be created to manage dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. The apex bank disclosed this in

LH Telecommunication Limited has acquired a majority stake in Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, the parent company of 9mobile. According to a statement on Sunday, the acquisition, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, allows a new board to take over the struggling telecom operator. Although the financial

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and a former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, will grace the second Alhaji Lateef Jakande Annual Memorial Lecture on Tuesday in Lagos. At the event, the Chairman, THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, is expected to share with

The Nigerian Air Force said on Sunday its Operation Delta Safe destroyed 12 illegal refining sites and two reservoirs in airstrikes in Abia and Rivers states. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the NAF had intensified efforts to minimise

Stranded foreign scholars under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Educational Agreement Scholarship have written to the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and pleaded for the reversal of the 56 per cent deduction in allowances. The BEA scholarship is for the purpose of education exchange between Nigeria and the partnering countries. The Federal Scholarship Board is

The Ogun State government has expressed the need to pay particular attention to the handling of waste at religious camps to avoid either an outbreak or the spread of diseases. It noted that given the huge number of people are religious camps, it had become imperative to pay attention to the handling of waste in

Many residents in the Federal Capital Territory struggle to afford decent housing as rents continue to rise. This report by DANIEL ADAJI examines the causes of homelessness in the FCT, its consequences, and potential solutions The Federal Capital Territory Abuja is Nigeria’s capital city and a symbol of national pride. However, beneath the city’s gleaming

Gunmen suspected to be hoodlums have reportedly attacked a Nigeria Customs Service patrol base in Koko, Kebbi State killing one officer and abducting one other in the process. A press statement made available to newsmen on Sunday evening by the Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, said the incident occurred on Thursday.

A relative of the 17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a police officer at the Ogudu Area H Command, identified only as Anderson, has accused the suspect’s family of pressuring the survivor’s mother, Aramida Olupona, to forgive the accused officer.  Anderson revealed this information to our correspondent during a phone interview on Saturday. Recall

The Professional Insurance Ladies Association has urged women to key into the numerous opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area. The group disclosed this recently in Lagos during the investiture of the 15th president of the association. In her acceptance speech, the 15th President of PILA, Mrs Bimbo Onakomaiya, said the association would

A High Court sitting at Kwale, Delta State has sentenced a man, Efajemue Israel Aziakpono, to six and 10 years imprisonment, respectively, for the offences of conspiracy to commit arson and arson. The court presided by Justice O.F. Enenmo convicted and sentenced Aziakpono to 16 years imprisonment for the offences, sentences which would run concurrently.

Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has made its return with its ninth season themed “Dynamic Duo.” The new season which premiered on Sunday promises to deliver 10 weeks of thrilling entertainment and unexpected twists. The opening night was nothing short of spectacular, featuring an electrifying live show that introduced the audience to the housemates.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi and Taraba States. The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, and Kebbi states later

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure uninterrupted internet access during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest. This follows outrage on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their experiences and complaints on platform X that their SIM cards were barred despite completing the linking exercise. The nationwide protest, scheduled to

The Edo State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that the state police command is acting like a wing of the All Progressives Congress as the September 21 governorship election draws near. Chairman of the state PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, who stated this at a press conference in Benin, said the disposition might rob

Australia produced an incredible comeback to overturn a three-goal deficit and beat Zambia 6-5 in the Olympic women’s football on Sunday, as World Cup holders Spain secured a quarter-final berth and Japan stunned Brazil. The Australians got off to a terrible start in Group B with a 3-0 defeat by Germany in their opening game