A Bauchi-based public affairs analyst, Hamisu Shalele, has described Governor Bala Mohammed as one of the finest state leaders Nigeria has produced since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Speaking during an interview with NATIONAL ACCORD correspondent in Bauchi, Shalele reflected on his long-standing engagement with Nigerian politics,...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to record significant operational successes across the theatre, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and their collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices during coordinated operations. In a notable development, troops of...
Borno State House of Assembly (BOHA) has received an Executive Communication from Governor, Babagana Zulum requesting the appointment and confirmation of three nominees as Honourable Commissioners. The communication was read during plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, marking a key step in the state’s executive appointments process....
In a significant political show of support ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 244 councillors across Sokoto State have jointly purchased a N50 million nomination form for Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The councillors, operating under the umbrella of the National Council of Councillors Forum of Nigeria, made the move...
Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of six (6) notorious kidnapping suspects and the rescue of victims in Kaduna State. The Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in...
A new rift is emerging within Nigeria’s opposition bloc as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticises former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over alleged lack of engagement with its policies. In an interview on Monday, the ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused Obi of showing little interest in understanding...
A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has formally resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pointing to evolving political dynamics as the driving force behind his decision. The resignation, conveyed in a letter dated May 1, 2026, was addressed to the ADC chairman in Gwarzo Local...
Sixteen years after the death of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a deeply reflective tribute to his late predecessor, describing him as a rare leader defined by integrity, humility, and selfless service to Nigeria. In a personal reflection marking the anniversary, Jonathan said...
Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya has won the Premier League Golden Glove for the 2025/26 season, completing a third straight campaign as the league’s top goalkeeper. Raya finished with 17 clean sheets in 35 appearances, a return that again points to how steady the team has been defensively across the...
Taraba State chapter of the City Boy Movement has officially declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing both leaders as experienced and performance-driven. The endorsement was made by the Taraba State Commissioner for Information and...
Theatre Command of Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), and the Adamawa State Government have restated their resolve to deepen collaboration aimed at strengthening security operations, enhancing rapid response capacity, and ensuring the protection of lives and property across Adamawa State and the wider North East region. This...
What began as a commercial disagreement over the Apo Resettlement Scheme Market in Abuja is fast becoming a defining moment for the enforcement of judicial authority and the protection of property investors in Nigeria. At the center of the controversy is the alleged refusal by Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd...
Proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja featured the playing of video recordings involving three defendants accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In the footage, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Victor and Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim admitted they were aware of the alleged coup plot, while...
A prominent figure in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to align with the party as part of efforts to build a strong opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television,...
INTRODUCTION: NATION AT WAR CANNOT AFFORD A SECOND FRONT Nigeria is not at peace. Across the North East, North West, and North Central, our armed forces are locked in daily combat against terrorists and bandits. Thousands of soldiers are deployed forward, often without rotation, facing an enemy that watches...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee, pledging strong political backing to ensure its success in tackling insecurity and sustaining peace across the state. The committee, whose framework was facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and...
If there is one thing the 2015 presidential election must have taught us,it is that we mustn’t be too absolved in changing a government we are dissatisfied with to carefully scrutinize the option before us.Most Nigerians felt they deserved better than Goodluck Jonathan and didn’t pay much attention to...
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will on Tuesday deliver judgment in a N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Incorporated Trustees of Socio- Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The group had on September 9,...
Chelsea’s difficult run continued on Monday night after a 3–1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, extending their Premier League losing streak to six straight games. Forest were ahead inside two minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi (2’) reacted quickest after Chelsea failed to clear a loose ball in the box and finished...
Former vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has cast doubt on the likelihood of Peter Obi securing widespread support from Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a recent interview, Datti offered a candid assessment of the political landscape, suggesting that Obi may face an uphill task...