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Nigeria’s Labour Party said on Thursday it will not grant automatic tickets to any aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections, adding that its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, will also be required to contest competitive primaries if he seeks the nomination. Labour Party National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh told reporters that while the party remains open to reconciliation with Obi and other aggrieved members, its internal democratic procedures would not be relaxed. The clarification comes amid ongoing tensions between Obi and the party’s national leadership led by Julius Abure. “The Labour Party has consistently said that tickets will be…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Sahabi Rabi’u, for the gruesome killing of a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government Area of the state. According to the command, Rabi’u confessed during interrogation that he and an accomplice—who is now on the run—lured the 30-year-old woman and her child to the outskirts of the community, where they were murdered. The suspects reportedly burnt the bodies before dumping them inside a nearby well. Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects were entangled in a paternity dispute with the victim, a conflict that allegedly…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an eight-count charge against former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, over allegations of contract abuse and misuse of office during his tenure. Ngige is expected to be arraigned on Friday at the FCT High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, according to court documents dated October 31 and signed by EFCC lead counsel, Sylvanus Tahir (SAN), alongside five other lawyers. The anti-graft agency alleges that the former minister, who served as the supervising Minister of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) between September 2015 and May 2023, used his…

By Deborah Nnamdi A new wave of political tension is rising in Rivers State as the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara exchange sharp accusations over governance, communication breakdown, and alleged constitutional infractions. Amaewhule on Thursday accused Governor Fubara of reigniting the state’s crisis by making “false and insincere claims,” particularly the governor’s assertion that he had been unable to meet with lawmakers. The Speaker insisted that multiple meetings had been held — including sessions convened by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja and by elder statesman Ferdinand Alabraba in Port Harcourt…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after reportedly collapsing earlier in the day. News of the deputy governor’s health crisis had triggered anxiety across Yenagoa after he suddenly slumped in his office shortly after midday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC). Medical sources said his condition appeared cardiac-related, noting that he was in severe distress on arrival before being taken into the Intensive Care Unit. Despite efforts by medical personnel, he did not survive. In a statement…

Two distinguished Nigerian women, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, have been named among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025, reaffirming their global influence and groundbreaking achievements. Okonjo-Iweala, ranked 92nd, continues to make history as the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). With more than three decades of experience in international development, she has held two terms as Nigeria’s Finance Minister and briefly served as Foreign Minister. Her leadership at the WTO has been widely recognised for advancing trade as a catalyst for sustainable development and poverty reduction. Media…

A sweeping cross-border investigation has uncovered how a sperm donor carrying a dangerous, undetected genetic mutation fathered at least 197 children across Europe—leaving families confronting a lifetime of heightened cancer risk and, in some cases, the deaths of their children. The joint investigation, conducted by 14 public service broadcasters including the BBC through the European Broadcasting Union’s Investigative Journalism Network, reveals that up to 20% of the donors’ sperm carried a mutation in the TP53 gene—central to preventing cells from becoming cancerous. Any child conceived with mutated sperm inherits the variant in every cell of their body, resulting in Li-Fraumeni…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a coordinated armed robbery and vandalism attack on an international company in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. The arrests were made on the evening of December 8, 2025, during a joint operation by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, and personnel of the Neni Divisional Headquarters. The operation followed an ongoing investigation into a reported case of conspiracy and armed robbery. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement on Thursday said the suspects were found in possession of one pump-action gun, 10 live…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) community has been plunged into mourning after a tragic accident claimed the lives of eight students in the early hours of Thursday. The crash, which occurred around 2:30 a.m., involved a trailer and a bus carrying eleven students. The collision happened opposite Unity Bank along Zaria Road in Jos, Plateau State. According to Peter Longsan, Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau State Sector Command, seven students were already dead when emergency responders arrived at the scene. An eighth victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Letters of Credence from 21 newly accredited foreign envoys at the State House, Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across critical sectors. The envoys—comprising 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners—were received during a ceremony at the Council Chamber. The event was announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. In his remarks, President Tinubu welcomed the diplomats and pledged Nigeria’s continued commitment to peaceful and productive international relations. “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I warmly welcome you…