A presidential candidate's planned visit was disrupted. The individual had intended to pay respects to victims of a past tragedy and offer support to affected families. However, access to the area was allegedly denied.
Concern has been expressed about the incident, with some viewing it as part of a broader trend of intolerance towards differing political opinions. Further details about the incident and reaction to it are available from the source, including comments from a spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress.
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market sustained its losses on Wednesday, as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation dropped by N1.67 trillion to N157.05 trillion. This is against N158.72 trillion trillion recorded on Tuesday. The drop in the market capitalisation, ...
Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their campaign at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship against rivals Black Maidens of Ghana. The Group B encounter will hold at the CKB Stadium on Wednesday, 16 September. Nigeria will also face Togo and Niger Republic in the group. The tourname...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Adegoke, has said the withdrawal of petitions challenging the 2026 Osun State governorship election will help protect peace and reduce the financial burden associated with prolonged election litigation. Adegoke said continuing the legal battle ...
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched free educational data access for Nigerian students under the Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative. The Federal Government has also set October 1, 2026, as the start date for this initiative. Sp...
The Bandawa Community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State has countered allegations by the Northern Zone leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) concerning alleged cattle rustling around the Bandawa axis. In a statement...
NNPC is deploying 70 smart, self-service stations nationwide, offering petrol, EV charging, and more. Learn about the new energy hubs and why they won’t ki Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-to-deploy-70-self-service-stations-says-model-wont-kill-jobs/...
…says: Blockade of presidential candidate an ‘invitation to anarchy’ By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the Makurdi-Gboko highway i...
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has explained why he will retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s liberalisation of the foreign exchange market if elected president on January 16, 2027. Obi made this disclosure in an interview with Arise TV ...
While the three siblings died near a river in Akure, 27 people died in Odigbo LGA from suspected poisoning. The post Police investigate deaths of three siblings, 27 others in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged EgyptAir to replace its ageing aircraft serving Nigerian routes with newer-generation aircraft. The post Keyamo pushes EgyptAir to replace ageing aircraft on Nigerian routes appeared first on Nairametric...
A viral statement allegedly quoted Mr Akpabio as threatening that Northerners would suffer if President Bola Tinubu lost the 2027 presidential election. The post Akpabio petitions SSS over purported anti-North comment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
ABUJA — Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to his hometown in Adamawa State and devote more attention to his traditional responsibilities. Kwankwaso made the remarks ...
