Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, has shared a fascinating account of his encounter with the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of Nigeria’s annulled 1993 presidential election. Sowore, in an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, revealed how, at the age of 21, he turned down a generous offer of N800,000 from Abiola during a pivotal moment in Nigerian…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic truck accident that occurred in the Aiyetoro area of Epe, Lagos State, on Monday, November 11, which claimed the lives of at least three people and left several others injured. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, November 12, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to the families of the victims, describing the incident as heartbreaking. …

The Federal Government has announced significant progress in Nigeria’s export sector, with trade policies and facilitation programmes leading to a surge in the country’s trade balance. According to government officials, Nigeria’s trade surplus reached N6.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, driven by strong export performance. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the 3rd National Conference on Non-Oil Exports in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12, revealed that exports now…

As concerns are raised about the aftermath reactions and deaths recorded during the first phase of the polio vaccine in Kenya by parents, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has refuted the claim alleging that the cause of two deaths did not emanate from the administered polio vaccine. The MOH said that the result obtained by the Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee (KNVSAC) after a prompt investigation was carried out…

The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near JosTerminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state.Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.Alabo said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos.“At exactly 8:20 a.m., we received…

A false alarm of bomb threats in Jos, Plateau State’s capital, sent residents into a frenzy early this morning. Rumors of explosives planted in key locations within the city’s business district spread rapidly, causing widespread panic. However, the Plateau State police command swiftly intervened, dismissing the claims and reassuring residents of their safety. According to DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for the police command, a report of a suspected improvised explosive…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu, has expressed confidence in Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate, emerging victorious in the Nov. 16 governorship poll in the state.Odu, the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who served under late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, told newsmen in Okitipupa on Tuesday, that the electorate in the state would vote Progressives to stay with the…

South African pay television company MultiChoice Group has reported a 99% fall in half-year profit on Tuesday and described the operating environment as “extremely hostile”.The owner of DStv, whose pay-TV business operates across 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, said its performance was marred by weaker local currencies and constrained consumer spending particularly in Nigeria and extreme power disruptions in Zambia.Advertisement · Scroll to continueMultichoice said its adjusted core headline earnings…

Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, taking over leadership from Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu.  The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, presided over the ceremony, administering the oaths of office and allegiance at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.  In their inaugural pledges, Okpebholo and Idahosa committed to upholding the constitution, adhering to its provisions, and prioritizing the welfare…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. He emphasised that this goal would be achieved through effective collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other key stakeholders in the health sector. In a statement shared on the state government’s social media platforms, Governor Oyebanji underscored the initiative’s purpose: ensuring no child is born with…

A devastating mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has claimed the lives of at least 13 people. Dr. Joshua Riti, Chairman of the LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, expressing deep sadness over the loss of life. The collapse occurred last Saat a mining site located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South, and Jos North LGAs. Seven of the…

In the effort to obey court judgment in Nigeria, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental justice in the Niger Delta. In the engagement programme held today at Casoni Hotel in Port Harcourt, the keynotes were drawn from the National Human Rights Commission and the Federal Ministry of Justice. The engagement session with the stakeholders was aimed at tackling impunity for disobeying court judgments…