Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has stated that the recent defections of some South Eastern state governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not guarantee the party’s success in capturing the region in the 2027 general elections. Speaking to reporters in Abuja earlier today, Obi was asked…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has claimed that three more governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving the opposition party in deeper crisis. Fayose made the disclosure on Wednesday, October 15 during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, following…
A middle-aged man known only as Edward was electrocuted to death while attempting to reconnect an electricity cable to a pole in Kajola community, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State. A local resident, who spoke to Punch on Wednesday under anonymity, said the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. on October 13. Edward, though not an…
On Wednesday, October 15, the Nigeria Police Force arraigned four suspects allegedly connected to the murder of the late Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Remi Abass, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects—Abubakar Kabiru (aka Jeje, 38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye Olayemi (40)—were presented before…
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has filed a N1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against Abuja-based rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju. According to court documents shared by Adeyanju, the suit was filed at the High Court of Anambra State, sitting in Onitsha. Earlier in August, Obi had…
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Taliban authorities publicly executed a man in Qala-I-Naw, the capital of Badghis province in western Afghanistan. The execution took place in a sports stadium, where the convicted individual was shot three times by a relative of the victims in front of a large crowd, according to witnesses. The man had…
Five men have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Lexus 350 Black Jeep valued at N30 million. The accused are Chima Emmanuel, 34; Akintunde Henry, 18; Chidi Iloabachia, 18; Oyeniyi Adewale, 31; and Chuks Obi, 27. They face a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit stealing. According to the…
Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation was made known today October 15. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, along with 22 lawmakers, have also resigned from the opposition party. Governor Diri’s exit from the PDP comes 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed immense admiration for his players following their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, a result that secured Nigeria’s place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised his team’s determination and resilience in adapting to a new coach and philosophy.…
The United States has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who posted on social media celebrating or justifying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a statement on X, the US Department of State emphasized that the country “has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” The individuals affected are…
