Vice President Kashim Shettima described the death of the Emir of Gumel, HRH Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, as a profound loss to Jigawa State and Nigeria. He stated that the late monarch represented a generation of traditional rulers whose influence extended beyond the palace to peacebuilding,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has renewed his criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the long-standing debate on fuel subsidy removal, insisting that his own opposition to the policy dates back to 1989. Sowore made the remarks in...
Delta State Police Command has rescued a woman who was abducted by gunmen in Sapele and arrested eight suspected criminals during a separate operation in Abraka, where three locally made pistols and suspected illicit drugs were recovered. The Command disclosed the developments in a statement issued on Friday by...
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the continent’s capacity for conflict prevention and resolution while reducing its reliance on external funding. The call was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, during the 26th Extraordinary Session...
Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said some presidential candidates in the 2027 election are not contesting with the intention of winning but to register their presence and make an impression. Olayinka stated this during an interview on Arise News on...
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, September 4, 2026, arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for an alleged £110,000 and ₦500 million fraud. The defendants are...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its readiness to support the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two federal agencies. The offer was made on Friday, September 4, 2026, when the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun...
2027: ‘I’m equally ready to die,’ Obi tells supporters as he rallies Nigerians to defend their votes
2027: ‘I’m equally ready to die,’ Obi tells supporters as he rallies Nigerians to defend their votes
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice alongside Nigerians committed to rescuing the country, as he urged supporters to remain resolute ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Friday during a town hall meeting in Port...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended the establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), saying the institution was founded as a long-term investment in education and the development of Northern Nigeria rather than for commercial gain. Atiku made the remarks on Friday in a post on his...
FCT Police Command has rescued a baby boy in Kurudu and a baby girl in Gwagwalada, both found abandoned in separate incidents. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a video post via her verified X handle on Friday. SP Adeh said the babies are receiving medical...
At least six people have been killed, seven others abducted and hundreds of cattle stolen after armed terrorists attacked Girkau village in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, just two days before the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum demanding a ₦40 million security levy from residents. The Thursday...
A fresh controversy has emerged over the ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation involving President Bola Tinubu’s records in the United States (US), with Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing the Presidency of avoiding the central issues raised by the case. In a...
Borno State has recorded its highest-ever school enrolment figure, with 1,801,295 learners captured in the newly presented 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Annual School Census (ASC) Report. Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe unveiled the report on Friday at the Ministry of Education Work Hub, Musa...
In an apparent move to strengthen the fight against illiteracy in Nigeria, the Federal Government has restored full institutional autonomy to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education NMEC). Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at a press...
National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in collaboration with the Centre for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO), on Friday, 4 September 2026, held a strategic roundtable in Abuja to discuss the proposed zonal townhalls on preventing electoral violence and strengthening election security ahead...
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he described as the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, expressing concern over reports that some young Nigerians are allegedly selling their kidneys to survive. In a statement shared on his official X...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in the 18 newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the state, urging them to place the welfare of the people at the centre of their administration and provide responsible leadership at the grassroots. The inauguration, held on Friday, marks the commencement of...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu, has honoured 24 police officers who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force, commending their decades of sacrifice, dedication and contribution to policing and national security. The officers were honoured on Thursday by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation...
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the people of Rivers State to play a leading role in ensuring that the 2027 general elections are free, fair and credible, insisting that every vote must count. Obi made the call during a town hall...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a significant step in its preparations for the polls. The party announced the development in a statement on Friday, saying the candidates would fly...