Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Bashir Bolarinwa, PhD, has unveiled 6-point strategic plans for the state, when elected as Governor comes 2027. Bolarinwa, who holds PhD in International Relations made this announcement on Tuesday during his official declaration to contest...
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National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of safeguarding and strengthening the nation’s democracy, describing them as the critical force for sustaining the country’s present and future stability. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing...
The newly inaugurated board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) resumed on April 28, 2026 with a pledge to boost the capacity of the NUPRC in meeting its statutory mandate. Speaking at the Commission headquarters shortly after inauguration, the Chairman of the NUPRC board, Senator Magnus Abe,...
Trial of the former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku alongside the former permanent secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Abuja, continued on Tuesday, April 28, 2026,...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has thrown his weight behind former Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election, a move that is already stirring political activity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was confirmed on Tuesday...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally petitioned the Supreme Court of Nigeria through the Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, seeking an expedited judgment on its pending appeal over the party’s leadership dispute. In a letter submitted by its counsel, Shuaibu Aruwa (SAN), the party warned that continued delay could undermine its preparations...
Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced plans to exit the party and join the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 elections.He made the disclosure on Tuesday during an appearance on Politics Today, citing deepening internal rifts and a departure from the party’s...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja and an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprises, before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The duo were re-arraigned on...
Labour Party (LP) has formally elected Senator Nenadi Usman as its new National Chairman during its national convention held in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa. Alongside Usman’s emergence, other key members were elected...
Berom Diaspora Coalition (BDC), in collaboration with allied groups, on Tuesday raised fresh alarm over escalating violence in Plateau State, claiming that more than 500 people have been killed between November 2025 and April 2026 despite assurances by government to end the attacks. The groups, which include the Berom...
Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Uwem Andrew-Essien has been conferred with the Paul Haris Fellow Award by Rotary Club in recognition of his humanitarian services. The President, Rotary Club of Uyo, Sheltter Afrigue, Patricia Essien–Obot while decorating Andrew-Essien, said it was also a testament to his commitment to...
Kaduna State Government has commenced the distribution of 100 specialised paediatric wheelchairs to children with mobility impairments, in a move aimed at strengthening disability inclusion and improving the quality of life for vulnerable children across the state. The intervention is being implemented under the Build-A-World of Play (BAWOP) programme...
National Working Committee (NWC) of the factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Sokoto State Executive Committee of the party and constituted a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs. The decision, which takes immediate effect, is part of ongoing efforts by the party leadership to strengthen and reposition...
Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD) has launched a grassroots football competition in New Nyanya, Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to promote the development of the boy-child through sports and mentorship. The tournament, which kicked off on April 23, is scheduled to run until May...
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG. The approval was granted during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja following the presentation of a report by Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator @SenRemiTinubu Tinubu, has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the North East zone, describing it as a strategic and sustainable response to food insecurity in the country. Speaking at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House in Maiduguri, Senator Remi Tinubu said the...
In a significant early move ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon. James Faleke has obtained the N100 million presidential nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Hon. Faleke also picked up the N50 million APC governorship nomination forms on behalf of Lagos Deputy...
Sokoto State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the sales of nomination and interest forms. chairman of the committee, Hon. Kabiru Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, urged all interested politicians to pick up forms of various positions they wish to vie for from...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of fostering conditions that weaken opposition parties, warning that such a trend could endanger Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement issued by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the current administration as “the...