The Federal Government, through Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for the Eid ul Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a…
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that many Nigerians are still grappling with economic hardship and persistent security concerns across the country. He made this known on Sunday while accepting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general…
Nigerian Military Operation Hadin Kai has called on residents of the North East to stay alert as Muslims prepare for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, while assuring that strong security measures have been put in place to guarantee a peaceful festive…
Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has described Nigeria’s current state of party politics as the weakest it has ever been. Sam Amadi made the remark on Sunday during a live interview on Arise…
Alhaji Mustafa Sule-Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming governorship election. The Returning Officer of the primary election, Mr. Isa Ahmed, announced his victory on Sunday, noting that…
Former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has given reasons why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of its primary election. According to her,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate following its nationwide primary election. Tinubu secured a total of 10.99 million votes, comfortably defeating his only opponent, Stanley Osifo, who received 16,504 votes. Below…
Popular South African rapper Nasty C has credited Nigerian music star Wizkid for helping push African music onto the global stage. Speaking during a podcast interview, the Zulu Man With Some Power rapper said Wizkid’s 2016 collaboration with Canadian superstar…
A public affairs analyst, Mahmud Jega, has stated that Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has made history as the first All Progressives Congress (APC) governor to be denied a bid for re-election. Jega made the comment on Friday night during…
Veteran journalist and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has clarified that he did not intend to insult former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, amid ongoing political tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Dele Momodu made the clarification in…
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has officially presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday. The development was confirmed…
Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State on Friday affirmed Dr. Effiong Nyong as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election through a voice vote. The affirmation exercise took place at the ADC’s state secretariat…
Former Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Mannir Dan-Iya, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Sokoto State. Mannir Dan-Iya clinched the party’s ticket following the ADC governorship primary election…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, polling 233,335 votes to defeat his opponent, Yilchini Jan Bida, who secured 3,070 votes across the state’s 17 local government areas.…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has outlined what he would prioritize if he becomes President of Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday night, Amaechi said his…