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A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised the record of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, insisting that the former governor did not build major infrastructure during his time in office. Omokri said recent remarks by the incumbent governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, had vindicated his long-held position on Obi’s performance while in office. According to him, Obi did not build key public infrastructure such as nursery, primary or secondary schools, a university, a standalone hospital, an airport, an independent power project or flyovers during his tenure as governor. He claimed that aside from establishing a brewery in…

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market received a strong boost in February as dollar inflows rose sharply to $4.37 billion, helped mainly by fresh injections from the Central Bank of Nigeria and increased investments from foreign portfolio investors. Figures released by FMDQ Securities Exchange over the weekend showed that total dollar inflows into the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) jumped by 45.4 per cent in February compared to January. The market recorded $4.37 billion in February, up from $3.01 billion the previous month, the highest level seen in about four months. A large part of the increase came from local sources within…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar runs on a joint ticket with a southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi. Momodu made the prediction while speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, arguing that a north–south coalition ticket led by Atiku would significantly weaken the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. “I believe if we have a combination of Atiku, maybe with Peter Obi, maybe with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other person from…

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme. The lawmaker issued a public warning on Sunday, describing the video as manipulated and misleading content created by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on her official social media handle, Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the video was doctored from a previous interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye. She said criminals altered the footage to promote a fake investment platform. “Although the manipulated clip appears to feature…

Alleged Ineligible Players: ‘Don’t try to win through back door’, DR Congo warns NFFFIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries. In its latest disciplinary overview for World Cup qualifying matches, the world football governing body said both federations were found guilty of separate offences during the encounter played on November 16, 2025. Nigeria was punished for a breach relating to order and security at matches after spectators were found to have thrown objects during the game. The offence falls under Article 17 and Article…

In a statement late Sunday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the bandits were apprehended following a “coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies”.

He was arrested after collecting ransom payment from a victim’s family. Sule was on TikTok on March 04, according to a report from a reliable source (@mobilisingniger), livestreaming with his fellow bandits, Auta, and others. The security forces have since disabled his account following his arrest.

By Mohammed Idris The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later – and sixty-six years after Nigeria gained its independence from the UK – it has fallen upon President Tinubu to be received at Windsor Castle, by King Charles and Queen Camilla. He will be the first Nigerian leader hosted at Windsor Castle; all four previous leaders were received…

Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, the Abia State Chairman of APGA, Sunday Onukwubiri, said Abaribe submitted his resignation letter on December 30, 2025, to the chairman of Ahiaba Ward 5 in Obingwa Local Government Area. According to him, the senator had not been associated with the party since his resignation.

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against forming a political alliance with former Anambra State governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that such a move could weaken support for the former vice president in Northern Nigeria. Omokri made the remarks while reacting to comments by media personality and politician Dele Momodu during an interview on Channels Television’s programme Sunday Politics. Momodu had suggested that a joint ticket involving Atiku and Obi could defeat incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his response, Omokri dismissed the suggestion, stating that the political…