NRC Boss Takes Responsibility, Apologises For Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has apologised to Nigerians over Tuesday’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, declaring that he takes full responsibility for the incident. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Wednesday, Opeifa assured that

by News Editor

August 28, 2025

Politics

Okorie: Political Parties Must Sign Binding MoU To Secure Igbo Support

Founder and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and convener of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has declared that the political support of Ndigbo will no longer be taken for granted. Okorie said any candidate

by News Editor

August 28, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

No Automatic Ticket for Tinubu, APC Insists Ahead of 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that despite the widespread endorsements of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all aspirants. National Organising Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu, made this known at

by News Editor

August 28, 2025

Economy

Air Peace Launches First Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flight

Air Peace has marked a major milestone in Nigerian aviation with the successful operation of a direct flight between São Paulo and Lagos, carrying members of Nigeria’s official delegation alongside Brazilian private-sector leaders. The achievement follows the signing of a landmark bilateral

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Life & Style·Foreign News

Equatorial Guinea Jails Baltasar For Embezzlement

A court in Equatorial Guinea has handed senior government official Baltasar Ebang Engonga an eight-year prison sentence for embezzlement, months after he made headlines over leaked sex tapes involving the spouses of fellow officials. Supreme Court press director Hilario Mitogo, who briefed

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines

PDP’s 2027 Zoning Decision Came Too Late – Wike’s Aide

Spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka has said the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South is “coming too late to make any real impact.” Speaking during

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics

Dele Momodu Blasts PDP Over 2027 Zoning, Says Party Handing Tinubu Easy Re-Election

Publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, describing the move as “the most reckless decision in the history of our nascent democracy.” In a statement posted on

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·News Update

Oyebanji Warns Against Smear Campaigns, Defends Tinubu’s Commitment To Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned against what he described as attempts by “unpatriotic elements” to incite the public against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the state of federal infrastructure in Ekiti. Speaking at the annual Udiroko Festival in Ado-Ekiti, hosted

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Economy

Nigeria A Goldmine Waiting To Be Unlocked, Says Elumelu

Founder of Avon HMO and Avon Medical, Dr. Awele Elumelu, has urged both local and international investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s vast potential, describing the country as a “goldmine waiting to be unlocked.” Elumelu, who also serves as Co-Founder of the

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines

PDP In Talks To Woo Jonathan, Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections – Moro

As political maneuvering intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senate Minority Leader and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Abba Moro, has revealed that discussions are underway to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to return

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

PDP Made Error Fielding Atiku In 2023 Election – Moro

Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has admitted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) erred in presenting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, made the remark on Tuesday

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Grassroots·Politics

Anambra Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Social Media Posts

The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended Bernard Udemezue, member representing Ayamelum Constituency, for three months over what it described as “damaging” social media posts. Udemezue, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had alleged on

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Economy·Headlines·Politics

Tinubu Averted Economic Collapse- Osun Senator

The Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for preventing Nigeria’s economy from sinking into total collapse, noting that the current administration inherited a near-broken system. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday at his country home in Ilase-Ijesa,

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Falana Slams Proposed Salary Hike For Politicians, Calls It Insensitive

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has slammed the proposed salary review for political office holders, describing it as “insensitive” given the current economic struggles facing millions of Nigerians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Falana

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South, Retains Chairmanship In North

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South while retaining the position of National Chairman in the North. The decision was reached on Monday at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja,

by News Editor

August 27, 2025

News Editor

NRC Boss Takes Responsibility, Apologises For Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

Okorie: Political Parties Must Sign Binding MoU To Secure Igbo Support

No Automatic Ticket for Tinubu, APC Insists Ahead of 2027

Air Peace Launches First Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flight

Equatorial Guinea Jails Baltasar For Embezzlement

PDP’s 2027 Zoning Decision Came Too Late – Wike’s Aide

Dele Momodu Blasts PDP Over 2027 Zoning, Says Party Handing Tinubu Easy Re-Election

Oyebanji Warns Against Smear Campaigns, Defends Tinubu’s Commitment To Ekiti

Nigeria A Goldmine Waiting To Be Unlocked, Says Elumelu

PDP In Talks To Woo Jonathan, Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections – Moro

PDP Made Error Fielding Atiku In 2023 Election – Moro

Anambra Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Social Media Posts

Tinubu Averted Economic Collapse- Osun Senator

Falana Slams Proposed Salary Hike For Politicians, Calls It Insensitive

PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South, Retains Chairmanship In North

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