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The leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has debunked claims that he has endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the presidency. El-Zakzaky made this disclaimer through one of his lawyers, Marshall Abubakar, ashe described the rumours as false and urged Nigerians to …

Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso Yusuf Babangida, one of the closest political allies of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso has rejoined the All Progressives Congress ahead of the forthcoming 2023 polls. Babangida who is a lawmaker representing Gwale Local Government in the Kano State House of …

President Muhammadu Buhari Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor James Momoh to immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December …

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the closure of Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice. NRC said the decision became necessary following rising security challenges. A public announcement by the NRC posted on the passengers’ WhatsApp Group said the closure was “till further notice.” The announcement reads, …

Train Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked a train station in Edo State, southern Nigeria, and kidnapped many passengers. The spokesperson of the police in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the gunmen were armed with AK-47 rifles. He said the exact number of people kidnapped could not be ascertained. …

FRSC Marshal Dauda-Ali Biu The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has approved the promotion of an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) and seven others to ACM. The approval came at the end of the commission’s board meeting, which ratified the resolution of the …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has criticized the endorsement of Peter Obi by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as a “big mistake”. Obasanjo had endorsed the Labour Party presidential candidate in his New Year message to Nigerian youths, urging them to vote for the …

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has promised to create an enabling environment that will unlock the creative abilities of Nigerian youths if elected president. A statement by Tinubu Media Office on Friday, which was signed by Tunde Rahman, said that Tinubu stated this at a …

File Photo: Mass burial for the victims of gunmen attack in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday Tragedy struck on Wednesday when 18 persons were burnt beyond recognition in an auto crash in Narbodo village of Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi state. Yusuf Abdullahi, the Sector …

NNPC The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it is prospecting for crude oil in more locations across the north, after discovering the commodity in Bauchi and Gombe states. NNPC stated that it was currently taking coordinated steps for more frontier exploration in the region, as part of measures …