After winning the party’s primary election unopposed, Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the 2027 general elections. As the APC began…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rescheduled its gubernatorial and presidential screening processes for Monday, May 18. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said in a statement released on Saturday that the screening exercise was originally scheduled for this…
The PDP, which has attributed its current minority status to internal crises, court cases, and defections that followed the 10th Senate, has expressed confidence that it will regain majority seats in the National Assembly and win the presidency in the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that terrorists killed 17 police officers during an attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to sources, suspected Islamic State West…
Yusuf Buhari, the son of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, won the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State. At the primary election held on Saturday, Yusuf Buhari polled 6,386…
A three-story structure under construction in Abuja, Durumi 3 neighbourhood, close to Gudu market, fell on Saturday morning, leaving at least five reported dead. Lere Olayinka, a spokesman for Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, provided an update on the…
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a political alliance between Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is already generating fresh debate. Although neither politician has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is seeking a second term has promised Nigerians greater progress toward development if given the chance. This comes with less that nine months to the 2027 presidential election is just eight months away. The president…
US President Donald Trump has firmly rejected Iran’s latest diplomatic proposal, specifically targeting the opening of the document, during his visit to Beijing on Friday, May 15, 2026. Trump described the first line as “unacceptable” because it failed to meet…
United States President, Donald Trump on Friday night announced that US forces in collaboration with Nigerian forces have successfully killed a global ISIS leader during a joint operation. Trump also identified the terrorist as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, describing him as the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rolled out its manifesto ahead of the 2027 elections, promising a living wage, independent electoral management, and a production-driven economy. Former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, outlined the party’s policy…
Tega Dominic, a reality TV star, has vehemently refuted claims that she had an adulterous affair with well-known media figure Frank Edoho. The drama escalated after Frank’s ex wife, Sandra, released a public statement accusing Tega of cheating with multiple…
Following coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, the Oyo State Police Command has launched a large-scale manhunt and rescue operation after gunmen kidnapped students and staff. Ayanlade Olayinka, a deputy superintendent of police and the state’s police…
Desmond Elliot, a Lagos politician representing Surulere district 1 in the state assembly, has given an explanation of his motivation for running for office a fourth time. During his Friday campaign rally, Elliot emphasised his desire to become a principal…
Dangote Refinery has sued the Nigerian government over new fuel import permits issued to marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. According to Reuters, the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery asked the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday to nullify the…