Atiku Hails Rescue of 360 Abductees in Borno
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the rescue of 360 persons abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, calling it a major relief for victims and their families. The rescue was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI, who freed the […]
Nigeria Can Overcome Insurgency – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country will overcome its current security challenges just as it survived past political upheavals, economic difficulties and pandemics. Akpabio spoke on Sunday at an Inter-Denominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, held as part of activities […]
Court Fixes June 15 for Sowore Recusal Ruling
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 15, 2026, to rule on an application filed by African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the recusal of Justice Mohammed Umar from his ongoing trial. Justice Umar adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu, First Lady Over Oyo Abduction
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State nearly three weeks ago. In a statement released on Friday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, […]
Fagbemi Defends Danladi-Salihu’s Emergence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Sunday Fagbemi, has defended the emergence of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election, describing him as experienced, competent, and capable of sustaining the developmental achievements of the current administration. Speaking during a television interview, Fagbemi said […]
INEC Warns Parties Against Primaries Outside Deadline
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against conducting primary elections outside its approved timetable, stressing that any such exercise remains invalid unless overturned by a higher court. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, issued the warning while addressing ongoing […]
I stand By My Comments on Politicization of Insecurity – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his earlier comments in which he urged protesting teachers not to politicize the current insecurity bedeviling the country. Wike has made the comments while addressing protesting members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) FCT chapter who joined their counterparts across […]
G-60 Lawmakers Reject Forgery Claim, Back Ugochinyere
By Oluwakemi Kindness The G-60 Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has dismissed allegations of forgery in the nomination of Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader. They are also insisting that all signatures appended to the nomination were obtained voluntarily. In a statement on Thursday, the lawmakers said 61 out of 81 […]
61 Opposition Lawmakers Back Ugochinyere for Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness Sixty-one out of 81 opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have formally nominated Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, with their resolution already submitted to the Speaker for official announcement. The endorsement of Ugochinyere, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal […]
INEC Traces Source Of CVR Data Leak, Rules Out Hacking
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has identified the source of the recent leakage of information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, dismissing claims that its systems were hacked or compromised by external actors. The clarification follows widespread reports on social media and in sections of the media alleging […]