Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Shaibu Lau, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he instituted legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s senatorial primary election. The lawmaker described the claim as false, malicious and the...
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Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has announced the release of journalist Zainab Sodiq, who was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over her possession of a drone. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary of IPI Nigeria, Ahmed Shekarau, said Ms...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition political parties for failing to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, describing the development as evidence of their lack of preparedness. The ruling party said it successfully...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, against the judgment of Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Abuja, finding it liable for defaming former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye over a social media...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly...
The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), with the new rate taking effect from the 2027 examination cycle. The approval was conveyed...
Troops of 19 Brigade, Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have decisively foiled an attempted infiltration by ISWAP terrorists into Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers and forcing them to retreat in disarray. Acting Military...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that two additional community secondary schools will be constructed in Biu town as part of efforts to expand access to quality education for children in the area. Governor Zulum also declared Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Biu as one of...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Africans in the diaspora to become stronger advocates for good governance, insisting that competent leadership remains the missing ingredient preventing the continent from translating its vast resources into sustainable development. Obi made the call while delivering the keynote...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged continued technical support to The Gambia’s Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) under the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), reaffirming its commitment to deeper collaboration aimed at strengthening social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-nominating Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Saturday, Governor Zulum described the President’s decision as a demonstration of political wisdom,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced an additional donation of N200 million from Borno State Government to support the National Orthopaedic Hospital Azare’s further expansion and service delivery, bringing the state’s total contribution to N400 million. The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, Hawul local government which commenced...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 100-bed General Hospital in Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area. This was in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise made on Wednesday during the flag-off of the 2026 Wet Farming Season and the launch of...
Jude Bellingham continues to produce when England need him most, with the midfielder making history during the Three Lions’ World Cup quarterfinal against Norway. Bellingham’s goal took his tally to six goals and one assist in six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining his status as England’s...
Former Minister of Water Resources and Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has praised Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his commitment to improving security and investing in human capital development. Shagari said the governor’s recent donation of 62 additional...
Sokoto State Advancement Forum (SAF), in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), held a one-day brainstorming session on tackling youth drug abuse in the state. Speaking at the event, SAF Chairman, Ambassador Ahmed Muhammad Wali, represented by Prof. Riskuwa Arabu Shehu, said...
A public affairs analyst and governance advocate, Comrade Idowu Mustapha, has dismissed allegations that the Director-General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr. Yau Idris, deliberately frustrated the promotion of a senior staff member, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with the procedures governing the Federal Civil...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026 by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has visited the pupils and teachers rescued after their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area, describing their safe return as a moment of gratitude and relief for Oyo State. The governor met the victims at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical...
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State as a reckless distortion of facts that collapses under the weight of...