Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says Nigeria cannot achieve lasting peace unless citizens have access to jobs, food, and economic opportunities. Speaking to journalists after accepting his nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election, the former Cross River governor said insecurity across the country is largely driven…
Seriake Dickson, founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party understands the concerns of aggrieved aspirants over its recently concluded primaries, admitting that some aspects of the process were imperfect. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson attributed many of the challenges to the…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against attacking the party and its leadership while claiming to support him. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson said Obi’s supporters must recognise the role played by the…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna moved mourners to tears as he paid an emotional tribute to his close friend, the late Alexx Ekubo, during a Service of Songs held in Lagos. The memorial event took place on Wednesday, June 10, weeks after Ekubo’s passing shocked the Nigerian film industry. Family members, friends, and colleagues gathered to…
The Afrobeats star’s public announcement of his planned investment in Dangote Petroleum Refinery triggers heated reactions online, as he defends his decision and insists the move is meant to inspire fans and young entrepreneurs. Davido Shares Investment Interest Nigerian music superstar Davido has generated online reactions after revealing plans to invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery….
Marketers Increase Depot Petrol Prices Petrol marketers have raised depot prices across Nigeria following a fresh surge in global crude oil prices. The adjustment comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East, creating uncertainty in international energy markets. Industry data monitored by PetroleumPriceNG showed that depot operators increased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices to reduce…
Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, saying it is normal for some individuals to raise allegations of irregularities after any electoral process. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, the senator said the party had established mechanisms for addressing grievances arising from…
William Kumuyi, the general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, says leadership of the church will not be handed over to any of his sons, stressing that the church belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family. In a sermon that has since gone viral on social media, the octogenarian cleric…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as excessive borrowing despite significant growth in government revenue. In a post on X on Wednesday, the former Anambra governor said it was troubling that Nigeria’s debt profile had continued to rise even…
Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has dismissed reports of discontent and exclusion in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in Kano state, describing them as rumours aimed at creating division within the party. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Mohammed said the party’s candidate selection process in the state complied with both…
