The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified security measures across Abuja ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to ensure residents enjoy a peaceful and secure festive period. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by the Police command’s…
The Borno State Government has announced a temporary ban on both vehicular and human movement during this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as part of efforts to enhance security across the state. The directive, approved by Governor Babagana Zulum, was contained in…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has formally cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2027 presidential election. In a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on Tuesday, he upheld a N20 million fine against the lawyer, Johnmary…
The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7m in undisbursed World Bank intervention financing designed to revive Nigeria’s struggling electricity sector. The cancellation came after the Federal Government formally requested it and all parties decided to stop funding under the Power Sector…
President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election was expected. What was not expected, however, was the sheer scale of the numbers announced after the party’s nationwide direct primary exercise. According to…
Amid ongoing collation for the ADC presidential primary, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner across Wards in Abia State on Monday. Atiku scored 25,153 votes to beat his closest challenger, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi, a former Minister…
Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction’s preferred presidential flag bearer in Ebonyi State after the ADC primary across the state’s 171 political wards on Monday.…
Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed the reason for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race . Wike disclosed that the reason is linked to a political peace agreement aimed at stabilising the state. The…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday expressed support for the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Nyesom Wike said Chinda possesses the experience and…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatudeen, has participated in the party’s ongoing presidential primary election. Hayatudeen is contesting the party’s ticket alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. In a post on…
Mustapha Bala Dawaki, former Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Mustapha Bala Dawaki, a former House of Representatives member from Kano State, joined the opposition…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he was not surprised by Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara’s decision to withdraw from the governorship race. Speaking on Monday during an inspection of ongoing projects in the FCT,…
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…
