Ekiti guber poll: Biodun Oyebanji sweeps all LGAs, declared winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. The incumbent Governor Oyebanji secured a re-election victory after polling 319,224 votes across the state’s 16 local government areas. The result, announced in the early hours of Sunday at the […]
Tinubu hails FCT minister, says ‘You have not disappointed me’
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as his outstanding performance in accelerating infrastructure development across Abuja, saying the minister has fully justified the confidence reposed in him since his appointment. The president gave the commendation on Friday during the inauguration of Collector Road […]
JAMB confirms release of 2026 UTME original results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can begin printing their original result slips from Wednesday. The examination body disclosed that the original result slip contains several security features and personal details intended to strengthen its credibility and acceptance during admission […]
Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, other political parties ahead of 2027 elections
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, a decision that could significantly alter Nigeria’s opposition landscape less than a year before the next presidential election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on Monday, directed INEC to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]
Peter Obi praises Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ World Cup protest over abducted Oyo pupils
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, has commended Afrobeats superstar Davido for using the global stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to spotlight Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. Obi, in a statement posted […]
June 12: Tinubu confers national honours on Omatseye, Otitoju, Alake, 47 others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to confer national honours on dozens of Nigerians, including journalists, activists, academics, legal practitioners and military officers, in recognition of their roles in the June 12 pro-democracy struggle and resistance against military rule across Nigeria. The presidency said the recognition is aimed at honouring individuals who endured persecution […]
Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC over alleged flawed Ogun governorship consensus process
Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator representing Ogun Central, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Her exit follows disputes surrounding the party’s governorship primaries process in which she was also a contestant, and the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola as […]
Boko Haram releases 416 abducted women, children in Borno after months in captivity
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, bringing relief to families and residents who have waited months for news of their loved ones. The development was confirmed on Sunday by the president of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), […]
Shakira, Burna Boy to perform 2026 FIFA World Cup song at Mexico opening ceremony
Colombian music icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy are set to perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11. The highly anticipated performance will take place at the historic Estadio Azteca ahead of the opening match between hosts Mexico and […]
Davido vows to protect votes as Governor Adeleke seeks re-election in Osun 2026 poll
Afrobeats star Davido has declared that he will be actively involved in safeguarding votes during the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, reaffirming his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s bid for a second term in office. The award-winning singer made the declaration through a post shared on his Instagram Story, where he […]