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Obi’s Media Office To APC: Tinubu Has Delivered Hardship, Not Relief To Nigerians

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Peter Obi’s media office challenges the APC to justify Tinubu’s record, citing rising living costs, poverty and insecurity under his administration. The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the lives of ordinary Nigerians had not improved under President Bola Tinubu’s...

NDC Denies Rift Over Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket, Fixes October 20 For Campaign Council Inauguration

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

NDC insists its leadership backs Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as it schedules its 2027 presidential campaign council inauguration for October 20. The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports suggesting that the party’s national leadership was divided over the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket or that its national leader, Senator Henry...

NAPTIP Warns Against Out-Of-Court Settlements In Sexual Violence Cases

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

NAPTIP says sexual violence cases must follow due process, warning that informal settlements can undermine investigations and deny survivors justice. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases must be handled in accordance with the law, stressing that...

Wike Denies Rift With Edo Governor Okpebholo At Orbih’s Funeral

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses rumours of a fallout with Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting their relationship remains cordial. The Minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nysom Wike, has said there was no quarrel between him and Edo Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo. He dismissed suggestions of any disagreement...

Citizens’ Groups Commend Ojulari for Fuel Discount, Smart Pumps and Reforms to Improve NNPCL’s Transparency and Efficiency

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

The Coalition of Citizens Groups for Good Governance has commended Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over the planned 30-day petrol discount, describing it as a positive step towards easing the burden of high fuel prices on Nigerians. In a statement on...

Ubima Elders Demand Written Apology from Amaechi, Warn of Possible Traditional Sanctions

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

The council has given former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi 14 days to address concerns over remarks attributed to him, warning that further steps may be considered in line with Ubima customs and applicable laws. The Ubima Elders Council has expressed concern over public statements attributed to former Rivers State...

US, Ukraine And European Officials Hold Miami Talks As Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

US, Ukraine and European officials hold Miami talks as Trump announces a Russian diesel deal aimed at lowering global fuel prices. US, Ukrainian and European officials held six hours of talks in Miami on Friday as they worked on a joint proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The delegations...

Trump Slams Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize Decision, Says It Has An ‘Indelible Stain’

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

Trump slams Norway over Nobel Peace Prize decision, calling it an “indelible stain” after being overlooked for the prestigious award. US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize selection process, describing the decision to overlook him as an “indelible stain” on Norway and those responsible...

ADC Tells Nigerians To Collect PVCs, Reject Claims That APC Will Write 2027 Results

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

The ADC campaign council urges voters to collect their PVCs and dismisses claims that the ruling party will manipulate election results.The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has called on all eligible Nigerians to turn out en masse to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the nationwide collection...

APC Tells INEC to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling On Party Membership Registers

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2026October 10, 20260

The ruling party says INEC must ensure political parties submit digital membership registers on time and comply with electoral law. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately enforce the Supreme Court judgement on party membership register and compliance with Sections 77...