Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education, has asked governors in the south-east to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, warning that the region risks losing its long-standing educational advantage. Ezekwesili spoke on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the South East Education Conference in Awka, the Anambra state capital. She urged…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will contest the 2027 presidential election, declining to comment on remarks by Atiku Abubakar that the next poll could be his final attempt at the presidency. Obi spoke in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he confirmed his intention to run but avoided speculation…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated that he won the 2023 presidential election but was denied victory by the system, insisting that such an outcome will not repeat in 2027. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful said he remains convinced of his…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to silence the media and restrict free expression. In a post on his official X handle, the former vice-president said the directive raises concerns about shrinking democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections. “The…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcast stations and journalists to comply strictly with the Nigeria Broadcasting Code or face sanctions ahead of the 2027 general election. In a notice to broadcasters, the commission said it has recorded a steady rise in violations of the 6th edition of the code. It said many of…
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West, says President Bola Tinubu is not interested in conducting elections, alleging that his administration is pushing Nigeria towards a one-party system. Speaking in an interview on Mic on Mic Podcast, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain said he operated in a “satanic milieu” during his time with Tinubu’s…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement on Friday, Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson, said JAMB has released the results of 632,788 candidates who sat the exam on Thursday. He said candidates can check…
Maxwell Opkara, a human rights lawyer, has threatened to take legal action against the Nigerian Army over its reintegration of former terrorists into society. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Friday, Opkara described the programme as illegal and vowed to approach a federal court to halt it. “I’m going to approach…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in the country. In a statement on Friday, Ondaje Ijagwu, director of corporate affairs at the commission, dismissed reports that airtime borrowing and data advance services had been shut down. He described the claims as…
Prof. Usman Yusuf, former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to resign, saying any election conducted under him would lack credibility. Yusuf spoke during a recent interview with Symfoni Media, where he questioned the neutrality of the electoral…
