Shettima: Only 6 Of 19 Northern Governors Supported Tinubu
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that only six of the 19 northern governors supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid during the 2023 election.
Petrol: NLC Demands Wage Awards, Crude Supply In Naira For Local Refineries
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the government to approve wage awards for workers to cushion the impact of the high price of petroleum products, which it said has inflicted and deepened poverty among the populace.
2027: Utomi Leads Talks With Atiku, Obi On Single Candidate
Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, will lead the Movement for Credible Elections in closed-door talks with major opposition presidential candidates as part of efforts to produce a single candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential election.
Aisha Buhari Visits Atiku
Former First Lady and Wife of the Late President, Aisha Buhari has visited the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar.
James Rodriguez Retires From International Football
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez retired from international football on Tuesday, having won 131 caps and inspired his country to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals.
Kenya Win Bid To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Track and field governing body World Athletics has announced that Kenya will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts.
Saudi Arabia Vows To Retaliate Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond firmly to attacks by a rebel group in Yemen called the Houthis, after they wounded 13 people in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones.
Middle East War: Iran Dismisses Trumps’ Readiness For Talks
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, has rejected any talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he was open to resuming discussions on the Middle East war.
INEC Meets With Election Monitoring Delegation From AU
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently meeting with a delegation from the African Union election monitoring team, led by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Obi Urge UNN To Release Academic Records
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said he has no objections to the release of his academic records.