The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Monday, dismissed moves by the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to galvanize opposition figures towards unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential election. They said El-Rufai is being allegedly driven by “an inordinate ambition that is destined to fail” in his defection to the
Daniel Dubois remains the frontrunner for Anthony Joshua’s next fight despite a list of five potential opponents being considered for the British-Nigerian heavyweight, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. “Daniel Dubois still (is the frontrunner). In an ideal world, he will fight Fury, if not Dubois,” Hearn told talkSPORT as he outlined the options for Joshua’s return
How health challenge keeps Taraba Deputy Governor Out of office for 5minths Govt Addresses Concerns Over Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali’s Absence The Taraba State Government has clarified the whereabouts of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, who has been absent since November 2024, there raising concerns about his wellbeing and duties of office. According to the government,
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has refuted information circulating online, suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on his X handle on Monday, Fayemi reiterated his unwavering commitment to the ruling party, emphasizing that he remains a card-carrying foundation member. Fayemi addressed the rumors, stating that,
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) for demanding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resignation or impeachment. At a press conference on Monday, Okocha had issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the governor to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha accused the governor of mismanaging the
Over the weekend, at a dynamic youth-led event in Ovwian, Delta Central, Mr. Kelvin Ogboru, Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, warned political opponents of his boss to jettison the dream of taking over his job. Speaking to journalists, he reiterated that the governor’s “impressive” performance has earned him the
BENIN CITY — The leading opposition political Party in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced yesterday that it has evaluated Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration over the past three months and has issued a vote of no confidence on him. PDP claimed that the Governor has been insufficiently responsive to the overwhelming economic hardships
Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna has been drawn against World No. 2 and Chinese player, Wang Chuqin, in round 32 of the WTT Champions Chongqing 2025 in China, KIIN MEDIA Sport reports. Aruna and Chuqin will face off on Wednesday in one of the first-round games of the $800,000 prize money tournament, which marks the season’s
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has identified some negative impact on Nigerian Businesses in the year 2025, such as persistent power shortages, unclear economic policies, Limited foreign exchange availability. The NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) recorded a rise in the Current Business Index to +11.50, up from +5.69 in January 2025, showcasing a
Drug prices have remained high as the federal government’s plan to introduce zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products drags.In June 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order aimed at eliminating tariffs, excise duties, and value- added tax (VAT) on specialised machinery, equipment and raw materials for pharmaceuticals. The goal was to stimulate local production
