APC fixes May 15 for presidential primary, releases full timetable for 2027 elections
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16 for its presidential primary as part of a comprehensive timetable for its 2027 general election preparations. The schedule, unveiled on Tuesday night, also outlines dates for governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries. The timetable aligns with the window provided by the Independent […]
TikToker faces N50m lawsuit over viral ‘long-lasting’ bread video
A TikTok user identified as Love has disclosed that she is being sued for N50 million by a bread company following a viral video in which she questioned the unusually long shelf life of a loaf in her possession. The clip, which gained traction across social media platforms, showed her expressing concern that the bread […]
JAMB releases 632,788 UTME results, warns against AI-manipulated scores
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking a major stage in the ongoing nationwide exercise. Candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday can now access their results through the approved channels, according to the […]
Tinubu dismisses opposition coalition, intimidation, vows to continue reforms
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed concerns over what he described as a growing political alliance among opposition parties, insisting that no coalition would intimidate or derail his administration’s agenda. He reaffirmed his commitment to governance and national development, stating that he remains focused on delivering reforms despite political pushback. The president made the remarks on […]
Nigeria’s economy, security, education have collapsed under current government — Atiku
Former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that Nigeria is facing a deep national decline, claiming that key sectors of the country’s economy and governance have “collapsed” under the current administration. Speaking on Tuesday at the African Democratic Congress national convention held at the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja, Atiku urged political leaders and party […]
El-Rufai appears in Kaduna court as ICPC trial resumes, bail hearing set for April 14
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his ongoing trial resumed in a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The former governor is being prosecuted over a series of allegations linked to his time in office, marking a […]
ADC crisis deepens as parallel congresses emerge ahead of national convention
A deepening leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cast uncertainty over its planned national convention, as divisions widen across several state chapters and key details about the event remain unclear. Supporters of the faction loyal to David Mark have expressed concern over the party’s preparedness, particularly as the venue for the convention […]
FG orders immediate withdrawal of Nigerian passports from citizens who renounce citizenship
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship, in a sweeping move aimed at tightening national identity and travel controls. The directive applies strictly to persons whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been officially approved by the […]
Tinubu vows decisive military action after Boko Haram kills soldiers in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that Nigeria will intensify its fight against terrorism, declaring that the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State will not weaken the country’s determination to defeat insurgency. Tinubu, in a statement issued through his adviser on information and strategy, Bayo […]
ADC national convention faces uncertainty amid leadership crisis
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing a potential disruption of its national convention as tensions escalate within the party over leadership disputes. State congresses, which are meant to pave the way for the convention, were suspended yesterday in several states, including Ondo, Anambra, Sokoto, and Bayelsa, due to disagreements between rival factions. The uncertainty […]