The Nigerian Senate has directed security agencies to identify, track and arrest bandits and terrorists who openly display their criminal activities and proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed deliberations on a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, on the recurring attacks by bandits and terrorists in Kogi West …
After pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men linked to the 2025 abduction of more than 300 students from a Catholic school in Niger State to 25 Years in prison. The convicts, identified as Yusuf Mohammed alias Bature, Goni Ibrahim Bindi alias Goni Mutuwa, Sani Tukur alias …
The Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on his supporters to remain calm as the party awaits an official announcement on the outcome of its governorship primary. In a statement issued on Monday, Adelabu said the APC national headquarters had not …
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described himself as the “goalkeeper” appointed by God to safeguard the state from those seeking to take over its leadership. Adeleke, who is seeking another term in office ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over controversies that followed their congresses and primary elections, saying the developments have exposed the parties' claims of offering a better political alternative. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring them that efforts to rescue the victims will continue until they are safely reunited with their families. In a statement issued on Monday, the President described the attack on …
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has lived with diabetes for more than four decades, saying the condition remains incurable but can be effectively managed through discipline and healthy living. Obasanjo made the disclosure on Sunday at the launch of the “Lagos to the World” expedition, where he spoke about the importance …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja, barely a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku secured the ADC ticket on Wednesday after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 504,117 …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 election. Speculation about Makinde’s backing of Adekanmbi had intensified in recent weeks, especially after the governor announced on May 14 his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja that nullified the timelines it set for political parties to conduct primaries and submit candidates for the 2027 general election. The commission filed a notice of appeal and a motion for stay of execution on Monday, May 25, seeking to …
