A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Hon David Ombugadu, said he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the party’s inability to open its e-registration portal for his supporters. Ombugadu, who contested the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections on the PDP...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Abuja
A Senatorial Aspirant for Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Yerima Shettima, has reaffirmed his determination to contest the 2027 Senate election, dismissing rumours of an “anointed candidate” as sponsored and malicious. Speaking at a press conference held at his office in Kaduna, Shettima, who is also the convener of...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Benue State Dr. Mark Nyitse has said the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, does not need to campaign before returning as governor of the state. In a chat with journalists at his Makurdi residence, Dr. Nyitse explained that what the...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced that all postponed first semester examinations will resume on Monday, April 13, 2026, following a temporary disruption caused by security concerns. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the university management on Friday, April 3, 2026, after a review of the...
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Jos on a condolence visit, the setting of what followed spoke louder than any prepared speech. The airport—Heipang—became the stage upon which grief and power briefly met, only to part again within minutes. There is something deeply unsettling about asking grieving families...
Residents of Chacho Village in Sokoto State have been thrown into fear and uncertainty after suspected terrorists invaded the community, abducting 9 persons and injuring 2 others during a late-night attack. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night in Wurno Local Government Area, reportedly saw the armed attackers storm...
I rejoice with Nigerians at home and abroad as we celebrate another Easter. To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, the Easter season reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity. This season also reminds us of the...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as a lack of compassion and presence in response to recent killings in Plateau State and earlier violence in Benue State. In a post on his official X account,...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has secured the release of a legal practitioner, Mrs. Lovinah Ugbana Benjamin, who was remanded following proceedings before the High Court of Rivers State in Port Harcourt. The intervention followed a directive by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, who...
Text of A Press Conference by the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee of the baseless allegations by the Senator David Mark Factional Leadership of the African Democratic Congress It is imperative to address the Nigerian people on the deliberate mischief and puerile propaganda of Senator David Mark and...
Federal Government has extended Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria and in the diaspora, urging citizens to embrace the values of unity, hope, and sacrifice as the country continues its journey toward national development. In a goodwill message released on Friday, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation,...
![[UPDATED]Tinubu: FG to deploy AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau](https://nationalaccordnewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-FG-to-deploy-AI-enabled-camera-networks-1-1-720x530.jpg "Why President Tinubu addressed the victims of the Plateau attacks at the airport 12")
President Tinubu’s itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. After Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s briefing, President Tinubu suspended the trip to Ogun. Overnight, the Presidential Villa made arrangements for the visit to Jos, with presidential assets...
Jamiu Abdulmalik, the third defendant in the ongoing 2022 Owo church massacre trial has denied any knowledge of a fundamental human rights suit filed on his behalf by their lawyer, Abdullahi Mohammed. The denial emerged during cross examination by Counsel representing the Department of State Services at the Federal...
![[UPDATED]Tinubu: FG to deploy AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau](https://nationalaccordnewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-FG-to-deploy-AI-enabled-camera-networks--720x530.jpg "Plateau must not bleed again: Yilwatda praises Tinubu’s visit, demands swift action against killers 14")
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent horrific and senseless killings of innocent residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North...
![[UPDATED]Tinubu: FG to deploy AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau](https://nationalaccordnewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-FG-to-deploy-AI-enabled-camera-networks-1-4-720x530.jpg "[UPDATED]Tinubu: FG to deploy AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau 15")
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in the state. President Tinubu gave the promise in his address during his visit to Jos on...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other national institutions against actions capable of undermining opposition parties, warning that recent political developments are raising tensions and threatening Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection, alleging pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), to interfere in its leadership. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,...
Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Offiong Efanga, has announced the lineup of activities for the institution’s 38th convocation ceremony, while outlining key reforms aimed at repositioning the university. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor described the convocation as a significant milestone,...
The families of late Charles Korie Simeon (CKS) Ibe of Umuokoro Umuariam Obowo and late Pa Peter Ohanele of Aguneze Ahiara Mbaise, both in Imo State, Nigeria have formally announced the passage unto glory of their wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Chief Mrs. Matilda Adaocha Ibe....
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has sought stronger collaboration with town planning professionals to advance sustainable urban development and improve land administration in the state. The governor said his administration is enhancing transparency in land allocation, enforcing development control regulations, and promoting orderly urban expansion, while also investing in...