The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has said he will never abuse President Bola Tinubu, stressing that he respects both the President and the office he occupies. Obi said political disagreements should centre on government policies, decisions and performance rather than personal attacks. The former Anambra State governor made the remarks on Friday at the 2026 All Nigeria Editors’ Conference in Enugu, held under the theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive.” According to Obi, his respect for public office holders extends beyond President Tinubu to governors and…
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25. Madagascar stunned Nigeria by taking the lead in the 16th minute through Emmanuel Kari, who converted Rayan Ponti’s assist to put the visitors ahead. Nigeria responded just before half-time, with George Ilenikhena finding the back of the net from Alex Iwobi’s assist in stoppage time to send both teams into the break level. The Super Eagles continued to dominate after the restart and completed their comeback…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for internal candidates, with 58.67 per cent of candidates achieving at least five credits, including Mathematics and English Language. The announcement was made on Thursday by the NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantana Wushishi, at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to the registrar, the results were released 54 days after candidates completed the last written paper of the examination. 2026 NECO Results: 804,948 Candidates Record Five Credits Including Mathematics and English Prof. Wushishi disclosed that a total of 1,378,048 candidates registered…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from the OK Movement, led by John Oghulu, declaring that the organisation is not recognised by the party. The party’s position was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the NDC Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada. The declaration follows an earlier statement by a faction of the OK Movement led by Oghulu, which vowed not to surrender its organisational structure to the NDC. Oghulu had insisted that the movement would not allow the NDC or any other organisation to take control of its national, state, local…
If you’re sending money home from London, paying school fees, or just trying to figure out how far your pounds will stretch in Lagos or Abuja, you need real numbers, not guesswork. The exchange rate pound to naira shifts by the hour, and the figure your bank quotes rarely matches what you’ll actually get at a bureau de change or from a street trader in Allen Avenue. That gap exists because Nigeria runs two parallel markets. The official exchange rate, set through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s window and used by banks and licensed operators, differs from the black market…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated a combined ₦5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025. According to the NBS, the figure represents a 40.93 percent increase compared with the ₦3.65 trillion recorded in 2024. The statistics bureau, in its latest report released on Thursday, cited data from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as the source of the revenue figures. Lagos Leads States in IGR Lagos State recorded the highest internally generated revenue in 2025, generating ₦1.77 trillion during the period under review. It…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian politicians to abide by the rules of politics and reject electoral malpractice in their pursuit of political victory. Jonathan made the call while speaking at a public lecture organised to commemorate the 80th birthday of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi. The former president warned politicians against using politics as an excuse for actions that violate electoral laws and democratic principles. According to Jonathan, political contests, like sporting competitions, must be conducted according to established rules. “In politics, it’s a disaster. People do stupid things, also even criminal things, and they…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has claimed that former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, is coordinating a group of opposition figures working to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Galadima made the disclosure on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he also expressed confidence in the chances of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. According to Galadima, he is part of a seven-man opposition group allegedly coordinated by Fayemi and working towards defeating President Tinubu at the polls. He said:…
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed reports of a strained relationship between him and the current governor of the state, Chukwuma Soludo. Obi said his relationship with Soludo remains cordial despite the recent disagreement over claims concerning the debt profile of Anambra State. Naija News reports that Obi made this known on Friday while speaking to members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. The former governor explained that his relationship with Soludo is much closer than recent public exchanges may suggest. According to Obi, he and his wife are…
Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury after scoring the only goal as Zinedine Zidane began his reign as France manager with a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey in Kocaeli. Mbappe fired France into the lead after Michael Olise found the Real Madrid forward in space. The France captain made no mistake, powering his effort into the bottom corner to score his record-extending 67th international goal. However, the goal was quickly overshadowed by an injury concern for the French superstar. Mbappe was visibly limping shortly after finding the net and was forced to leave the pitch just five minutes later,…