Former Imo State Governor, Chief Achike Udenwa, has filed a lawsuit against African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, over alleged defamatory statements made against him. Kenneth Okonkwo, during an interview on Channels Television on June 8, 2026, was said…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed claims that its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, threatened to leave the party. The NDC party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, described the reports as mere speculation aimed at undermining the party’s image. Speaking…
The local government election held across Adamawa State on Saturday to fill chairmanship seats in the 21 local government areas and councillorship positions in the 226 political wards witnessed low voter turnout. There were also reports of delayed or non-arrival…
Presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Esther Okereke, has stated that June 12 should be viewed as more than just a date on the calendar, emphasizing that it symbolises the sacrifices made for Nigeria’s democracy. Esther Okereke stated…
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the NDC and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party on a downward trajectory. In an interview with…
The Defence Minister, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has stated that the ongoing Iran, Israeli conflict is having adverse effect on the Nigerian military. He stated on Saturday that the crisis between Iran, Israel, Us. Russia and Ukraine is making it difficult…
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the public presentation of three books honouring former Head of State General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar, has directed FCT minister, Nyesom Wike to allocate a “very huge piece of land” along…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declined to verify widespread reports that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate. The reports, published by several media organisations in recent days, claimed that…
Former Director of Defence Information, Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died in the hands of his abductors after weeks in captivity. Recall that bandits earlier kidnapped the ex-defence spokesperson and his wife in Katsina. In more recent development, General…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has expressed concern over the increasing presence of criminal elements allegedly disguising themselves as tricycle and motorcycle operators in parts of the state. The NUJ council made its position known in…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners in a bid to improve efficiency and strengthen service delivery in key ministries. The development was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the national interest demonstrated by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, helped usher in Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. Atiku made the remark in a post on his…
About 98 Nigerians currently serving prison sentences in Ethiopia are set to be transferred back to Nigeria following a prisoner transfer agreement signed between both countries. The development was disclosed during a visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…
The protest against rising insecurity across Nigeria continued on Saturday morning in Abuja, as demonstrators gathered once again in large numbers at Karu Bridge for the fourth consecutive day. The protesters were seen chanting slogans such as “APC must go,…
The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danlandi Isa, has ordered police officers in the command to impound vehicles without number plates as well as those with covered or concealed plates. CP Danlandi also directed that such vehicles should…
