Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 22, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese and Nigerians involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The forfeited assets include a mining site...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. The President congratulated the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday participated in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State. Atiku, who shared the development on his official X account, described the nationwide exercise as a strong...
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated with former Osun State governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. In a goodwill message shared on Monday, Atiku described Aregbesola as a committed patriot whose years of...
Benue State Governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the party’s presidential primary, describing the result as a reaffirmation of internal democracy and public confidence in the president’s leadership. In a congratulatory message issued on...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday affirmed former senator representing Taraba South, Emmanuel Bwacha, as the party’s sole governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Taraba State. The affirmation exercise took place at Shield Hotel in Jalingo under the supervision of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) and officials...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across the state ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration. The governor launched the exercise at the Conference Hall of Prime Lodge in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum commended Nigeria’s First Lady,...
The federal government, on Monday, opened a case on an amended three-count charge of alleged cybercrime and felony against social media influencer, Justice Chidiebere also known as Justice Crack. Chidiebere was brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja, where he pleaded not guilty to the...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic and democratic gains in the region. He said both nations share a common destiny rooted in history, culture, trade, and collective responsibility for regional...
Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country, seeking your mandate alongside...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on all presidential aspirants, party leaders, and members across the country to uphold the highest standards of discipline, unity, and democratic conduct ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Monday. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the party’s National...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, on his re-election to the Board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management for another two-year term. Dr Neliaku secured the renewed mandate during...
Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s sole presidential candidate ahead of the ADC presidential primaries scheduled for Monday. The endorsement was announced on Sunday during a press briefing held at the party’s secretariat in Sokoto. Speaking...
President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Bello Bodejo, has withdrawn from the Taraba Central Senatorial race and declared support for President Bola Tinubu, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and Senator Haruna Manu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bodejo, who contested for the Taraba...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted all Primary Election Committees for the 2027 General Elections Primaries and Legislative Bye-Elections of the scheduled dates for the submission of Reports and Result Sheets. This is contained in a notice issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman...
President Bola Tinubu has defeated Stanley Osifo in the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential primaries to clinch the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only rival who scored 16,504 in APC presidential primaries held in 8,809 wards across the country. This...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its consensus candidates for the three senatorial districts in Borno State ahead of the 2027 general elections, while simultaneously conducting governorship, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primaries across the state. The party confirmed Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa as its consensus...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has restated its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, especially persons living with disabilities, through stronger workplace safety measures and social protection. Managing Director of the Fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this during a panel session at the just concluded International Civil Service Conference in...
Text of Acceptance Speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his nomination as APC Presidential Flagbearer for the 2027 Election delivered on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by...
The Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, the Most Distinguished Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende, led party members across the district, where they massively voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the APC presidential primary elections. Addressing his supporters at the Ukum Local Government headquarters in Sankera, the Senate...