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Opposition scheming to stop Oyebanji from breaking Ekiti two-term barrier

The political landscape in Ekiti State is heating up ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is endorsing Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term,…

Jane Chinecherem September 10, 2024

Politics

2027 election: Labour Party withdraws automatic tickets for Obi, Otti

The Labour Party has revoked the automatic tickets previously reserved for its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for the 2027 election. This…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Metro

Marketers plan petrol import as NNPCL, Dangote’s talks drag

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has stated that it will only purchase petrol from the Dangote refinery if the market price is higher than the pump price in…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Celebrities

I take periodic breaks from Nollywood to recharge – Omotola

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, a renowned Nollywood actress, has addressed fans' questions about her periodic breaks from the film industry. In an Instagram post, Omotola explained that she takes deliberate breaks to…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Politics

UPDATED: DSS arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was on his…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Politics

Sokoto gov pledges free, fair LG election

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has assured the public of a free, fair, and credible local government election in all 23 local government areas. He made this promise during the…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Politics

2027: LP presidential ticket no more reserved for Peter Obi, says Abure

The Labour Party's national chairman, Julius Abure, has announced that the party's presidential ticket for the 2027 election is no longer reserved for Peter Obi, its former candidate. Abure made…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Celebrities

Davido reacts to critics of his comment about Isreal DMW’s failed marriage

Davido, a renowned afrobeat musician, has responded to criticism for his comment about Israel DMW's failed marriage. In a viral video, Davido mocked Israel's estranged wife, Sheila, saying "the bitch…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Metro

Makinde appoints sports executive assistant, approves key board members

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments, including Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development. Additionally, he approved appointments to three boards: Oyo State Pacesetter Transport…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024

Metro

‘You’ll be sanctioned’ – DG warns Corps members against defacing NYSC uniforms

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has warned serving corps members against defacing the NYSC uniforms. He emphasized the importance of proper dressing…

Jane Chinecherem September 9, 2024