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The immediate-past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, has dumped the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mohammed, who is a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, announced his resignation in a…
A Christian group has emphasised the need to reinfuse purposeful leadership, which aligns with the timeless values of Christianity in the various sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Connect Group, a unit within The Covenant Nation, Abuja, which comprises professionals, made…
The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to patronise only made-in-Nigerian goods and services so as to grow the economy. He also said that this was very necessary if Nigeria wants to grow and be at par with more developed countries. Dangote…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, to immediately call politicians to order and halt premature campaigns for the 2027 general election. The church,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States, officials announced on Saturday. According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant…
Nottingham Forest has sacked Ange Postecoglou as head coach after only 40 days in charge, following a crushing 3-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday. The club announced the decision on social media, citing a string of disappointing performances and results, but opted not to provide…
The Yobe State Police Command said it has launched an investigation following the discovery of a lifeless body of a 45-year-old woman found near Federal University Gashua (FUG) in Bade local government area of Yobe State. A statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s…
President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja this Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015. It is…
Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Abakaliki has expelled three students of the institution over alleged unlawful possession of firearms. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Michael Awoke, announced the expulsion of the the students during the inauguration of the…
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving pharmaceutical innovation as a key pillar of national development. This was made known at the Academy’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Valedictory Session, and Investiture Ceremony held at…
Afrobeats megastar Davido has officially announced the Nigerian leg of his highly anticipated 5ive Tour, set to thrill fans across five states from October to December 2025. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the global music icon revealed that the…
In celebration of philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and passion for the development of sport at youth level, Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, widely known as IBD Dende, is set to be honoured at the third edition of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards. The event, scheduled for…
The 2nd Silk Road Global News Awards were announced at the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road held in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on September 16 2025. Austin Maho, a Nigerian journalist and publisher of Daybreak.ng and Daybreak Nigeria newspaper,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed Comrade Isaac Balami for his initiative in establishing a private specialised university, describing it as a development that will attract more people to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
The Coalition of Voluntary Youth Organisations of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, following the leadership crisis rocking the council. The call was made…
The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial zone and Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has described as a blatant lie and mischievous a recent publication alleging that the Federal Government has instituted a legal action against him in an…
No fewer than 11 persons, comprising a commanding officer of the Nigerian Army brigade, soldiers, Civilian Joint Taskforce members and vigilantes were on Friday evening reportedly killed when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops of 21 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai,…
Six persons have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred along the Nkalagu axis of the Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway. The incident occurred close to the Nkalagu Flyover bridge along the expressway at about 9:30am on Saturday. Confirming the…
