2027: PDP’s Oluyede, Oyebanji unite for Tinubu landslide in Ekiti
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the June 20 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, has reiterated his commitment to partnering with Governor Biodun Oyebanji to secure a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.Oluyede, who is the convener of the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda, said […]
2027: Delta NDC gov candidate rejects monarchs’ endorsement of Oborevwori
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, has rejected Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s endorsement as the “sole candidate” of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election, declaring that he will not withdraw from the race.The Ukoko R’Ivie R’Urhobo, a forum of Urhobo traditional rulers, had endorsed Oborevwori for […]
EFCC returns N84m to businessman
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over a draft of N84m to a businessman in Edo State, Ekhahon Abraham.The EFCC in a statement posted on its X account on Friday said the money was recovered by operatives of the commission from one Anita Eborome.According to the commission, Abraham […]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives had arrested a 23-year-old suspected kidnapper identified as Sunday Rufus and rescued a victim at the Eliozu–Rumuokoro axis of Port Harcourt.The police said several exhibits, including one AK-47 rifle and a tricycle popularly known as Keke, were recovered from the suspect.According to the police, the arrest […]
Police, DSS, ICPC cleared me of allegations — Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said investigations into allegations surrounding his office have cleared him of any wrongdoing.Gbajabiamila spoke at the 2026 Gbaja mega empowerment in Lagos on Saturday where he empowered residents of Surulere with e-hailing electric cars, minibuses, tricycles and cash support for small businesses.He reflected […]
Lagos Task Force denies stopping driver over vehicle inscription
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Lagos State Task Force on Saturday denied stopping the driver of a Toyota Tacoma over an inscription on the vehicle or demanding a permit for the marking.The denial followed a video posted on Facebook by Jay Scotch Automobile Ltd, in which the motorist […]
No rainbow coalition in Ebonyi, Umahi declares
Former governor of Ebonyi State and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said there is no “rainbow coalition” in the State, insisting that the state remains aligned with the All Progressives Congress and its candidates.Umahi spoke against the backdrop of disagreements between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and some APC […]
