2023: I’m a frontrunner, won’t step down – Peter Obi fires back at Atiku

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said he can’t step down for his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.

2023: After a very long battle, Supreme Court recognises Gov. Obaseki’s faction list in Edo PDP Primaries

The Supreme Court has recognised the candidates that emerged from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primaries in Edo State for the general elections loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki of the state.

REMARKABLE!!! British workers unite in largest strike in a generation

Up to half a million British teachers, civil servants, train drivers and university lecturers have walked off their jobs to demand better pay and working conditions in the largest coordinated strike action in a generation as wages fail to keep pace with soaring inflation.

2023: Respect your age, Kwankwaso not in talks with you – NNPP replies Atiku

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has denied claims that its presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso was in talks with his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.

42 injured in accident involving a truck and a school bus in Anambra

A motor accident which occurred at Umuokpu, along Onitsha-Enugu expressway, Anambra state has left 42 people injured. 

OBITUARY: Emir of Dutse Nuhu Sanusi dies at 78

The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Dr Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi died on Tuesday at the age of 78.

US won't send F16 fighter jets to Ukraine - Joe Biden

US President, Joe Biden has said he wouldn't send American fighter jets to Ukraine, even as the United States ramps up military assistance in the form of artillery and tanks. 

GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! Woman crushes her children with a rock after misinterpreting Psalm 137 vs 9

A 24-year-old woman identified as Mary Rukobo has been arrested by the police in Muzokomba, Zimbabwe, for grabbing her children aged two months and two years respectively by the legs and bashing their heads against rocks.

NEW NAIRA NOTES: CBN Gov Emefiele tells Reps banks will still accept old notes after deadline

Nigerians with old notes can still deposit them at commercial banks even after the February 10 deadline, this is according to the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

ALAS!!! DSS intercepts new naira notes sellers, fingers commercial bank officials

The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested some members of an organised syndicate selling the new Naira notes in parts of the country.

XENOPHOBIA: Two Nigerians shot dead in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Two Nigerians were allegedly shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa at the weekend amid resurgent xenophobic attacks on foreigners in the country.

We won’t allow war between Russia, NATO says German Chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that the war between Russia and Ukraine will not escalate to involve the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

President Buhari says foreign powers behind Nigeria’s insecurity

President Muhamamdu Buhari has attributed Nigeria’s insecurity problem to powerful countries bent on destroying Nigeria.

Nine killed after container fell on fully-loaded commercial bus in Lagos

Nine persons including children have been confirmed dead in the accident that happened at the Ojuelegba axis of Lagos state on sunday.

Disaster as five killed, seven injured in Plateau mine collapse

Five persons have died and seven others injured when a mining pit collapsed on them in Rukku community in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. 

Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram commander Abu Illiya and 32 others

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai alongside members of the civilian joint task force have reportedly annihilated a top Boko Haram commander, Abu Illiya alongside his 32 fighters.

Afghanistan indefinitely bans female students from sitting for university entrance exam

The Taliban-run Ministry of Higher Education in Afghanistan has ordered private universities not to allow female students to sit for university entrance exams next month, placing more strongholds on its anti-women education stand.

ALAS!!! Vladimir Putin sends 100 strippers to front line to boost morale of Russian soldiers

Vladimir Putin has ordered strippers and pole dancers to be sent to the front line in a move to cheer up his troops and boost morale.

CBN direct banks to work on Sunday, says deadline of old notes use remains January 31st

In the bid to mop up all the unwanted old Naira notes still in circulation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks in the country to also work tomorrow Sunday.

Ahead of 2023 elections, INEC announces new deadline for collection of PVCs

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the extension of the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, nationwide.