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‘I knew Atiku and I would lose 2023 presidential election’ – Okowa reveals
Politics

‘I knew Atiku and I would lose 2023 presidential election’ – Okowa reveals

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, says he knew that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would lose the election even before the results were announced. Okowa made the disclosure at a recent event held in his home state, Delta. The former Delta State governor said his assessment of the political situation was so clear that he had already told Christian leaders about the likely outcome of the election before Nigerians went to the polls. “I knew we would not win the election. And even when I met with the Christian leaders, I told them that APC will win, while PDP will come second and then Labour Party will come third,” he said. Recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Pre...
Reaction as Hull City terminate contract of Nigerian player David Akintola
Sports

Reaction as Hull City terminate contract of Nigerian player David Akintola

Nigerian winger, David Akintola has departed Hull City following the mutual termination of his contract, ending his tenure at the English club without making an appearance in the Premier League.  The 30-year-old winger has completed a permanent transfer to Cypriot club Omonoia FC after reaching an agreement with Hull City to rescind his contract.  Akintola joined Hull City in August 2025 from Turkish outfit Çaykur Rizespor, securing a move to English football after career stints in Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, and Turkey.  During his debut campaign with the club, Akintola recorded 20 appearances in the EFL Championship, primarily as a substitute, contributing one goal and two assists. His single goal arrived in October 2025, securing a 1-0 victory against Sheffield Unit...
Suspected drug kingpin who has been on the run for years arrested by NDELA
NEWS

Suspected drug kingpin who has been on the run for years arrested by NDELA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and repatriated a suspected drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, alias Chidibest Ibewuike, who had been on the run for more than two years. Ibewuike was arrested at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Wednesday, September 2, following actionable intelligence and collaboration between the NDLEA and the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). He was subsequently handed over to NDLEA operatives deployed to Cotonou on Friday, September 4, before being conveyed to Nigeria to face prosecution over his alleged role in the trafficking syndicate. The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 9, by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, Ibewu...
Senator Yayi reveal he planned to make Ogogo his special adviser on culture, tourism if elected
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Senator Yayi reveal he planned to make Ogogo his special adviser on culture, tourism if elected

The APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has disclosed his plan to make the late veteran actor Ogogo special adviser on culture and tourism. The APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has disclosed his plan to make the late veteran actor Ogogo special adviser on culture and tourism. Yayi, who is also the current senator representing Ogun West, made this disclosure during his meeting with Ogogo’s family at their Ilaro country home on Tuesday. Speaking in a now viral video on social media, he said, “I planned to make Ogogo my Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. Not just as SA but as a full cabinet member if I won the election and become the governor of Ogun State. ...
Again: Petrol pump prices drops low depot rates to stay above N1,300
Business

Again: Petrol pump prices drops low depot rates to stay above N1,300

Petrol prices remain high at filling stations across Nigeria despite a significant drop in depot prices, raising fresh questions over potential profiteering between wholesale loading points and retail outlets.As at Tuesday Mid-day depot price reports show Premium Motor Spirit selling between N1,266 and N1,280 per litre across several major Lagos depots. Dangote Refinery and Pinnacle quoted N1,266 per litre, MRS posted N1,267, while Aiteo, Integrated, and Sahara sold at N1,270 per litre.Ascon and NIPCO both quoted N1,280 per litre. Despite the lowest reported Lagos depot price coming in N44 below N1,310 per litre, retail pump prices at many filling stations across Lagos and Abuja remain pegged as high as N1,325 per litre.Across other regions, depot prices reflected similar downward movement...
Festus Keyamo condemns Peter Obi’s blocked during Benue visit
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Festus Keyamo condemns Peter Obi’s blocked during Benue visit

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned the blockade of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democracy. Speaking on the incident, Keyamo emphasized that the disruption of Obi's planned visit must be condemned regardless of the political affiliations or motivations involved.“Whether the protest was as a result of internal squabbles within the NDC, as posited by the Benue State Government, or sponsored by the All Progressives Congress, APC, or any other rival party, this should not be part of our democracy,” he said. Addressing assertions that Obi’s planned visit to Yelwata, a community affected by recent attacks—was politically motivated and provo...
Super Eagles and Russia set October 6th for another friendly clash
Sports

Super Eagles and Russia set October 6th for another friendly clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October.   NigerianBusiness Directory The encounter will hold exactly a week after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matchday two qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Guinea-Bissau’s Wild Dogs, slated for Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September. Head coach Eric Chelle’s side will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a home fixture against the Barea of Madagascar on Friday, 25 September.  Nigeria and Russia previously played out a 1-1 draw in another friendly at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on 6 June, 2025. An own goal by defender Semi Ajayi in the first half put the hosts in front before Nigeria leveled in the second half through Tolu Arokodar...
Reaction as UNIZIK lecturers begin indefinite strike over ‘incomplete’ August salary
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Reaction as UNIZIK lecturers begin indefinite strike over ‘incomplete’ August salary

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, commenced an indefinite strike on Monday, September 7, over the alleged non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members.   In a press statement released to journalists on Monday, the association said it had resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing “Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council” on non-payment of salaries.   It urged the university authorities and President Bola Tinubu to resolve the issue by ensuring the full payment of the August 2026 salary to its members and ensuring that the situation does not recur.  The statement, jointly signed by the Chairperson of the ASUU UNIZIK chapter, Innocent Nnubia, and the Secretary, Osita N...
Abuja hits by blackout as TCN begins six-hour maintenance
Business

Abuja hits by blackout as TCN begins six-hour maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a six-hour power outage affecting several parts of Abuja and surrounding communities on Tuesday.  NigerianTravel Guide The scheduled outage is the result of planned annual maintenance work at the company's 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Substation, taking place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that an annual maintenance exercise will be carried out at its 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Substation on Tuesday, 8th September 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm,” TCN stated.  As a direct consequence of the maintenance exercise, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to supply electricity to several major residential and commercial ...
Voter register nears 100m — INEC says
NEWS

Voter register nears 100m — INEC says

Nigeria’s national voter register is approaching 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Independent National Electoral Commission recording 10,772,421 new registrants during its latest Continuous Voter Registration exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos, September 7, where he also announced plans to deploy a real-time election readiness tracker to monitor preparations across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Amupitan spoke at a two-day strategic operational workshop for the commission’s administrative secretaries. According to a statement by INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, the readiness tracker will provide the commission’s leadership with real-time updates on logistics, ...
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