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2027: Ace broadcaster Michael Bush emerges Labour Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, June 1 -- Ace broadcaster and media entrepreneur Michael Bush has emerged as the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Bush won the party's go... Read More


2027: 'They live in rented apartments but want to be governor' - Eno fires at challengers

Nigeria, June 1 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State appears to have begun his re-election campaign on an attacking note, questioning the credentials of some opposition figures seeking to contest th... Read More


NYSC member builds ramp, renovates Abuja school

Nigeria, May 28 -- A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Nature-Iboro Edet, has renovated four classrooms and constructed a wheelchair-accessible ramp at LEA Nomadic Primary School, Apo Dutse,... Read More


Akpabio under fire for throwing jabs at ex-Governor Emmanuel

Nigeria, May 26 -- Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is facing a backlash over snide remarks widely interpreted as mocking his successor, ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State. At ... Read More


2027: Akpanudoedehe wins Akwa Ibom ADC governorship primary election

Nigeria, May 25 -- A former senator, John Akpanudoedehe, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Titus Ejoh... Read More


Protest in Dublin over death of Congolese immigrant pinned down by security guards

Nigeria, May 23 -- Protesters gathered outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday demanding accountability over the death of a Congolese immigrant who died after being pinned to the ground by security g... Read More


Police arrest officer who vowed to kill anyone filming him

Nigeria, May 22 -- Police in Anambra State have arrested an officer, Newton Isokpehi, after viral TikTok videos showed him threatening to kill anyone who films him during an operation. The police dis... Read More


I'll kill anyone who films me during operation - Nigerian police officer

Nigeria, May 21 -- A Nigerian police officer identified as Newton Isokpehi on his TikTok profile has sparked outrage after videos surfaced online showing him threatening to kill anyone who films him w... Read More


Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries

Nigeria, May 21 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the state's 2027 gubernatorial election, saying his... Read More


Helen Ukpabio calls for 12 days of Prayer for Gov Eno

Nigeria, April 30 -- A cleric, Helen Ukpabio, has called for a 12-day midday prayer session for Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, describing the period as "fragile and critical." In a Facebook post ... Read More