ADC or Whatever, We’re Not Jittery – APC responds to newly formed opposition coalition

NewsNigeriaPoliticsADC or Whatever, We’re Not Jittery – APC responds to newly formed opposition coalition

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 7, 2025

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is not losing sleep over the newly formed opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Felix Morka, the APC’s national publicity secretary, made this clear during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, saying the party is confident in its performance and has no reason to panic. “The All Progressives Congress is not jittery; we have no reason to be jittery at...

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Nigerians Reject Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Over Hardship, Insecurity, Poll Reveals

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerians Reject Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Over Hardship, Insecurity, Poll Reveals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 7, 2025

A new nationwide poll has revealed a crisis of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with 83 per cent of Nigerians saying they have lost trust in the federal government, nearly two years into his presidency. The findings were released in the Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey 2025 conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API). The report paints a grim picture of public opinion, showing widespread disillusionment across the country over the government’s handling of...

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Anambra YPP Governorship Candidate Deepens conversation Beyond Party lines

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra YPP Governorship Candidate Deepens conversation Beyond Party lines

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 7, 2025

The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, Sir Paul Chukwuma, and his running mate, Uzu Okagbue,  have intensified the grassroots campaign with several engagements of various segments of the Anambra society, across party lines. With a campaign message anchored on the phrase, “Anambra Deserves Better” and followed by a message of hope that “Joy is Coming,” the YPP has set itself up as a viable opposition to APGA’s dominance of the Anambra State...

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Suspected Militia Arrested With Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Militia Arrested With Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2025

A suspected militia was arrested by Troops of the 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State, on Sunday, 6th July, 2025. OPSH, in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspect while in an ambush position with the possible intent to attack unsuspecting commuters...

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Flood Wreak Havoc In Kogi Community, Destroys Over 500 Houses

NewsNigeriaFlood Wreak Havoc In Kogi Community, Destroys Over 500 Houses

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2025

No fewer than 500 houses have been submerged, while properties worth millions of naira have been lost due to floods in Kabba, the headquarters of kabba/Bunu local government area of Kogi state. According to locals on Monday, the flood was caused by the consistency of rainfall that occurred for three days without ceasing, making streams and brooks in the areas overflow their banks, and flooding the communities. The Idde-Iyah community in the Kabba metropolis was...

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University Don Urges Tertiary Institutions To Embrace Artificial Intelligence

EducationNewsNigeriaUniversity Don Urges Tertiary Institutions To Embrace Artificial Intelligence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2025

As a panacea to tackle unemployment and address poverty in Nigeria, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Professor Umaru Pate, has urged tertiary institutions in the country to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve the problems. Speaking at the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th combined Convocation Ceremony of the university, Pate said: “For Nigerian youths to remain relevant, universities must adopt modern approaches to education focused on current knowledge and technological...

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Mathew Verghis Takes Over as World Bank Country Director in Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaMathew Verghis Takes Over as World Bank Country Director in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 6, 2025

The World Bank has named Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria. Verghis, an Indian economist with over two decades of global development experience, officially resumed the role on 1st July, taking over from Ndiame Diop, who has moved on to a new assignment within the organisation. In a statement issued on Friday, the World Bank described Verghis as a seasoned expert in economic policy, with a long track record of leadership across...

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Tinubu Orders Military to Crush Terrorists, Bandits and Separatists

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Orders Military to Crush Terrorists, Bandits and Separatists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 6, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Army to remain unwavering in its fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, describing the threats as “existential” and demanding a “united, firm, and uncompromising response.” Speaking on Sunday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the Murtala Square in Kaduna, the President gave what he termed a clear mandate to the Nigerian Army and...

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Lassa fever, Diphtheria, and Yellow Fever kill 28 Persons In Edo

HealthNewsNigeriaLassa fever, Diphtheria, and Yellow Fever kill 28 Persons In Edo

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 5, 2025

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has confirmed 28 deaths from outbreaks of Lassa fever, diphtheria, and yellow fever across the state. Dr Oshiomhole disclosed this in Benin while briefing journalists on the recent outbreak of Dengue fever in the state. “The state had recorded 137 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, resulting in 24 deaths. “Two confirmed cases of yellow fever had been reported, with one fatality, while eight confirmed cases of diphtheria...

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INEC Receives 12 More Applications for Party Registration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Receives 12 More Applications for Party Registration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 4, 2025

Releases Guidelines on Review of Election Results The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has received an additional 12 applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number to 122. This development was made public in a statement issued on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to the statement, the fresh applications were received as...

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