PDP has no faction, only splinter group – Umar Sani
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has said the party is not divided into factions, insisting that what exists is only a splinter group. He made this known during an interview on TVC’s Breakfast Show, where he explained that the party remains legally and structurally united. Sani said a faction can […]
Bandits kill two, abduct wedding guests in Katsina community
At least two people have been killed and several others kidnapped after armed bandits attacked Unguwar Nagunda community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident happened on Sunday night as a group of wedding guests were arriving in the village from a nearby community to attend a marriage ceremony. Residents said the […]
2027: How to ‘easily’ unseat Tinubu – Dele Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Tinubu can be defeated in the 2027 general elections if opposition parties organise themselves properly. He made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he argued that elections are about numbers, planning, and unity, not just popularity. Momodu explained […]
Proof of Address: 10,000 front-end partners trained nationwide – ALGON
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced that 10,000 front-end partners have been trained across the country to support the new Proof of Address initiative. The project is designed to improve identity verification, service delivery, and access to government programmes at the local government level. ALGON said the trained partners will work […]
INEC opens media accreditation portal for Rivers bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online portal for media accreditation ahead of the Rivers State bye-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II constituencies. The elections are scheduled to hold on February 21, 2026, and the Commission says only accredited media organisations will be allowed to cover the exercise officially. […]
Group kicks against hoisting of APC flag in Ibom plaza
A civic group in Akwa Ibom State has strongly opposed the hoisting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag at the popular Ibom Plaza in Uyo, describing the action as inappropriate and politically provocative. The group said the plaza is a public space meant for unity and social activities, not for partisan political displays. In […]
Senator Ogoshi Onawo resigns from PDP
Senator Ogoshi Onawo has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move that has stirred fresh political reactions within his state and the party at large. His decision was confirmed in a resignation letter submitted to his ward leadership, where he cited personal and political reasons for stepping away from the party. Although […]
AEDC gives reason for power outage in Abuja
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the cause of the recent power outage affecting parts of the Federal Capital Territory. According to the company, the disruption was linked to an unexpected system disturbance that affected several transmission lines. AEDC assured consumers that repair teams were immediately deployed to restore electricity and minimize inconvenience. […]
JAMB urges higher institutions to comply with admission guidelines
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged universities and other higher institutions to strictly follow the established admission guidelines. The board warned that admitting lower-ranked candidates while bypassing higher-ranked ones is unacceptable and must be corrected immediately. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, emphasized that university admissions operate under a three-tier policy: Merit, […]
Troops rescue 18 passengers from sea pirates off Cameroon coast
Troops successfully rescued 18 passengers who were kidnapped by sea pirates off the coast of Cameroon. The victims were on a commercial boat when armed pirates attacked, causing panic among passengers and crew. Security forces quickly responded to the distress call, launching a rescue operation to free the hostages. The operation, conducted by naval and […]