The Lagos State Government has sanctioned at least 15 money lending companies for violating operational regulations and engaging in practices deemed harmful to residents. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, made this known on Friday during the 2026 Ministerial…
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint counterterrorism operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued…
The Jigawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening collaboration with traditional institutions and community leaders to boost trust and strengthen security efforts across the state. Governor Umar Namadi stated this while declaring open a two-day paper presentation and…
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…
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…
Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Bauchi State have proposed the introduction of a “WASH Tax” on companies and related institutions operating within the state to boost funding for water and sanitation services. The proposal was…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, the North East Development Commission, and several other federal agencies have been ranked among Nigeria’s best-performing public institutions. This is according to the Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report released on Friday by the Transparency Watch…
Aminu Tambuwal has said that former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso left the African Democratic Congress in order to test their political popularity ahead of future elections. Aminu Tambuwal stated that the move by Obi and Kwankwaso to…
Sokoto South Senator Aminu Tambuwal has explained his decision to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, saying it was driven by his commitment to encouraging younger politicians rather than any internal disagreement within the African Democratic Congress. Tambuwal made the…
Posters promoting former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as a presidential hopeful for the 2027 general election have appeared across major streets in Bauchi State. The posters, bearing the inscription “Amaechi for President 2027: Move Nigeria Forward” and featuring the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with the Electoral Act 2026. This was made known in a statement…
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…
The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver judgment today, Friday, in a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. The suit was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, who is…
