Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olabode George, has advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to leave the party immediately because of their anti-party activities. He said the party was being embarrassed by the open display of affinity by the two...

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth...

In a bold move aimed at safeguarding the health and wellbeing of intending pilgrims, the Lagos State Government has announced a ban on expectant women from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, said this during an exclusive interview with The Nation in Badagry. Layode emphasised...

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for ditching the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the governing party. The party also hailed the defection of former PDP Vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, with eminent...

The Management of Air Peace has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide following the industrial action by staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The suspension, according to the airline, is due to the unavailability of QNH (hazardous weather) report required for safe landings. The announcement of the...