The defection of a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is too early, one of the chief strategists and key actors in the proposed national political coalition ahead of 2027 general elections, Mallam Salihu Lukman, has said. He however declared that he would not join El-Rufai in SDP … Read more
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot views Paris Saint-Germain’s upcoming match as the second of “three crucial finals” this week and emphasizes the need for significant improvement from his squad to secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Liverpool managed to leave the Parc des Princes with a narrow 1-0 advantage last week, despite being outperformed … Read more
Suspected bandits attacked four villages in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State in the early hours of Saturday, leaving many people dead and forcing residents to flee. The affected communities—Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun—were invaded by gunmen who opened fire on residents. According to a police source, at least 14 … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) branch, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Ezekiel Oghenenyerhovwo Agbalagba following his announcement as the institution’s next Vice Chancellor. In a statement released by the union, ASUU FUPRE branch Chairperson Comrade Wilfred C. Okologume lauded Prof. Agbalagba’s remarkable leadership skills, … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Florian Wirtz is set to be sidelined for several weeks due to a ligament injury sustained in his right ankle during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Werder Bremen. The 21-year-old Leverkusen midfielder, who was brought on at the start of the second half, had to leave the pitch in the 59th minute … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has made it clear that it is not worried about former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s decision to leave the party for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Reacting to the defection, the Kaduna APC Secretary, Alhaji Yahaya Baba-Pate, stated that the party remains focused on strengthening its presence in … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that his visit to Italy aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Monday upon his return to Abuja, Wike described the trip as highly productive, emphasizing the strengthening of bilateral ties with the Lombardy Regional Government. Naija News recalls that … Read more
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the Federal Government to, immediately, constitute the Boards of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), among others. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Oyerinde said the constitution of the boards … Read more
Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, a key strategist in the proposed national political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as premature. Naija News reports that Lukman, a former Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), stated that while discussions … Read more
Kaduna State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state said the ruling party is not disturbed by the defection of former governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Legit.ng earlier reported that El-Rufai announced his defection from the APC to SDP on Monday, March 10, 2025. The APC Secretary in … Read more