2027: Nataro urges Tinubu to bring El-Rufai back to APC
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nataro, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to make efforts to bring former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, back into the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said El-Rufai’s experience and political influence could help strengthen the APC and improve its chances at the […]
Plateau 2026 LG Polls: PLASIEC unveils updated schedule
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has announced an updated timetable for the 2026 local government elections in the state. The commission said the new schedule is meant to give political parties, candidates and voters enough time to prepare properly for the polls. According to PLASIEC, the revised calendar covers key activities such as […]
AFCON 2025: How Algeria can beat Super Eagles — Petković
Algeria’s coach, Slavoljub Petković, has outlined strategies he believes could help the Desert Foxes defeat Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Petković emphasized that Algeria must stay disciplined, press aggressively, and take advantage of any defensive gaps left by the Nigerian team. He explained that Nigeria is a strong side […]
Old Oyo National Park attack signifies need for more security presence – PDP guber aspirant
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has said that the recent attack at the Old Oyo National Park shows the urgent need for stronger security in the area. He said the incident proves that criminals are now moving into forest reserves and tourist locations, turning them into hideouts and […]
NSCDC Kano redeploys Fagge officer after volunteer’s death
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has redeployed an officer from Fagge area following the death of a volunteer attached to the command. The decision was taken after public concern grew over the circumstances surrounding the volunteer’s death, which is currently under investigation. The NSCDC said the redeployment is part […]
Nine dead, 10 injured as bus crashes on Kano–Maiduguri Expressway
A tragic road accident on the Kano–Maiduguri Expressway has claimed the lives of nine people and left at least ten others injured. The crash involved a commercial bus that reportedly lost control while travelling along the busy highway. The incident happened in the early hours of the day and caused panic among motorists and nearby […]
Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue three victims in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police have arrested six people suspected to be involved in kidnapping in Nasarawa State and successfully rescued three victims from their custody. The operation was carried out after security operatives received intelligence about suspicious movements linked to a kidnapping gang operating in the area. According to the police, the suspects were tracked to […]
2027: Let it be under our watch INEC became best election body in Africa – Amupitan
A former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata Amupitan, has called on election officials and stakeholders to ensure that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) becomes the most trusted election body in Africa before the 2027 general elections. He said Nigeria has the chance to set a new standard for free, fair […]
Impeachment: Amaewhule wants to become governor through backdoor – PDP chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, of plotting to become governor through what he described as a “backdoor” process. The party leader claimed that the current impeachment moves in the state are not about good governance but about personal political ambition. According to […]
Slain FRSC officer, daughter buried in Osun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer who was recently killed alongside his young daughter has been laid to rest in Osun State. The burial ceremony was emotional, as family members, colleagues, and community members gathered to pay their final respects to the officer and his child. Mourners described the late officer as dedicated, hardworking, […]