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"Speaking French and English or any globally recognised language will open far better doors for your kids than Igbo or Yoruba will" Comedian Klinton Cod agrees with singer Peter Okoye

Klinton Cod has slammed those calling out singer Peter Okoye for asking who has benefited from speaking a Nigerian la

1,178 out-of-school children returned to classrooms in Yobe

From x, Damaturu Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, has sponsored 1,178 out-of-school children back to school under an education intervention programme in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The initiative, tagged Second Chance: A Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation Education Development Initiative, targets vulnerable children across Yobe North Senatorial []

10 Year Old Boy Abducted as Kidnappers Demand Ransom in Yobe

A family has been thrown into fear after armed attackers reportedly took a child from his home in a late afternoon incident.

10,000 Nigerian lives saved, trained 2,000 health workers in 6 geopolitical zones NDHII

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has revealed that National Diaspora Health Impact Initiative, (NDHII), has saved 10,000 [...]

10-time champions begin title defence against Scorchers

10-time champions begin title defence against Scorchers

11 Killed as Fresh Bandit Attacks Force School Closures in Sokoto

Fresh violence has thrown several communities into fear after deadly attacks left multiple victims and forced urgent government action.

15 killed in fresh attack on Benue communities

At least 15 people have been reportedly killed on Tuesday morning in fresh attacks by armed invaders on Ugboju communities of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals told our correspondent that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5am on Tuesday while one person was []

17,000 dead in 3 yrs: Withheld security funds behind killings, Atiku alleges

"These are not allegations from the opposition. They are grave constitutional questions raised by a distinguished senator of the ruling party," he said.The post 17,000 dead in 3 yrs: Withheld security funds behind killings, Atiku alleges appeared first on Vanguard News.

19-Year-Old Girl Trafficked To Cte D'ivoire Is Searching For Her Family (Video)

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A heartbreaking story has sparked outrage and concern after a 19-year-old Nigerian woman identified as Annabel, from Delta State, was re

2 young Nigerians win N2 million in maiden Pius Oleghe poetry prize

Two young Nigerians Uzoigwe Miracle and Aremu Goodness Adejare, have emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Pius Oleghe Poetry and Literary Awards [...]

2023 campaign funds in your possession not fully accounted for, Onanuga blasts Obi

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, following the latters interview on Channels Television on Sunday, accusing him of making false claims and failing to account for campaign funds from the 2023 general election. In a statement released after the interview, Onanuga said Obis television []The post 2023 campaign funds in your possession not fully accounted for, Onanuga blasts Obi appeared first on Vanguard

2023 Election: Stop dreaming of victory you never had, Onanuga tells Obi

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, over comments he made during an interview on Channels Television, urging him to accept the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. In a statement issued after the interview, Onanuga described Obis television appearance as unsuccessful, alleging that it []The post 2023 Election: Stop dreaming of victory you never had, Onanuga tells Obi appeared first on Vanguard New

2026 WAFCON: Super Falcons Target Winning Start Against Malawi

Nigeria will begin the defence of their Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title against Malawi later tonight, July 28, with head coach Justin...The post 2026 WAFCON: Super Falcons Target Winning Start Against Malawi appeared first on Naija News.

2026 World Cup final referee retires from football

Slovenian referee Slavco Vincic has retired from officiating football. The 46-year-old was the centre referee in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final when Spain defeated Argentina to win the World Cup for a second time in their history. He is the first Slovenian referee to officiate a FIFA World Cup final, and was awarded the []

2027 election must be won at ballot, not in court Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared that Nigeria's 2027 general election must be decided at the ballot box, not in the courtroom, following the Court of Appeal's decision overturning a Federal High Court judgment that sought to remove the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other political parties from Nigeria's democratic space.The post 2027 election must be won at ballot, not in court Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.

2027 elections: South-east yet to endorse any presidential candidate, youth leaders tell Uzodimma

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has distanced the people of the South East from comments credited to Imo state governor and Chairman [...]

2027: APC Chieftain Hails Gov Sani Over Choice Of Christian Deputy

Tells Niger Gov to emulate Kaduna counterpart A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has commended the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for choosing a Christian as his running mate for the 2027 general election. New Telegraph reports that Governor Sani picked a Christian from...The post 2027: APC Chieftain Hails Gov Sani Over Choice Of Christian Deputy appeared first on New Telegraph.

2027: APC loses ground as members defect to PDP in Bayelsa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There was a massive boost for the Peoples Democratic Party PDP) in Bayelsa State as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Gabriel Claudius, aka One Million Man, defected with thousands of supporters at Elebele community, Ogbia Local Government Area. Speaking at the defection rally over the weekend, Claudius []The post 2027: APC loses ground as members defect to PDP in Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

2027: APC tackles Obi,defends Tinubus economic policies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubus administration, dismissing criticism from Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential [...]

2027: Kaduna Gov To Pick Christian Running Mate, Drop Muslim-Muslim Ticket

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, is expected to pick a Christian from Southern Kaduna as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, in...The post 2027: Kaduna Gov To Pick Christian Running Mate, Drop Muslim-Muslim Ticket appeared first on Naija News.

2027: Kwara APC Waxes Stronger, Ready To Win Elections Gov AbdulRazaq

As Kwara APC Youths hold 2026 interactive engagement Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is waxing stronger and poised to deliver an overwhelming victory at the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday in Ilorin at the colourful APC Youth Engagement 2026, the Governor spoke of...The post 2027: Kwara APC Waxes Stronger, Ready To Win Elections Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on New Telegraph.

2027: Lawyers sue IGP, others, seek security for Peter Obi

A group of legal practitioners under the auspices of Obedient Lawyers Forum Monday demanded that the Federal High Court in Abuja, should order President Bola [...]

2027: NDC Candidate Denies Manipulating Primary Election Results

The Media Office of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency I, Comrade Lukman Ibrahim Alabi, has dismissed recent publications questioning his participation and victory in the partys May 29, 2026 primary election, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a rejoinder issued on Tuesday in Lagos, the media office said...The post 2027: NDC Candidate Denies Manipulating Primary Election Results appeared first on New Telegraph.

2027: Oshiomhole dismisses Peter Obi as APCs biggest threat

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed suggestions that Labour Partys 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains the biggest political threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) [...]

2027: Oshiomhole dismisses Peter Obis threat, says public anger drove 2023 votes

2027: Oshiomhole dismisses Peter Obis threat, says public anger drove 2023 votes

2027: Oshiomhole tells Tinubu to make security top priority

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has advised President Bola Tinubu to make tackling insecurity his foremost priority ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that security remains the administration's biggest political challenge despite ongoing economic reforms.The post 2027: Oshiomhole tells Tinubu to make security top priority appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

2027: Oyo APC gov candidate appoints campaign DG

2027: Oyo APC gov candidate appoints campaign DG

2027: PDPs Bawa unveils Amos Gandu as running mate

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, on Tuesday unveiled Hon. Amos A. Gandu as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, saying the choice reflects the partys commitment to competence, unity and inclusive governance. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kaduna, Bawa said []The post 2027: PDPs Bawa unveils Amos Gandu as running mate appeared first on Vanguard News.

2027: Peter Obi Is A Trader, Cant Be President Oshiomhole

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying he cannot be the president of Nigeria.

Speaking during an interview on TVC on Monday, Oshiomhole described Peter Obi as a trader, who has short-term calculations.

Peter Obi is a trader. Traders have short-term calculations, they are not into long-term projections. They are not