The African Democratic Congress in Niger State has announced Dr Muhammad Kpautagi as winner of its governorship primary election held across the state on Monday, with a rival faction declining to comment on the outcome.

….Senator Adeola Calls for Support for Renewed Hope Agenda By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, prayers, and support for the poor and vulnerable as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In a Sallah message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and […]

The Anambra State Government has warned that anyone involved in cash collection for tax payments in the state will henceforth face strict punishment, as it moves to fully enforce a cashless tax system.

The United States and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.

The presidential campaign organization of Dr Nnaoke Ufere, of the Peoples Redemption Party PRP, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary held on 25 May 2026, presenting arithmetic evidence it says proves the declared results were manipulated in favour of former Cross River State governor, Mr Donald Duke.

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Businessman and governorship aspirant, Kefas Ropshik, has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State following a keenly contested primary election ahead of the 2027 polls. Ropshik polled 19,938 votes to defeat three other aspirants in the exercise, which featured delegates from all 17 local government areas […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 general election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has dismissed claims that he is a new member of the party, insisting that he has been a loyal stakeholder since 2005. Anosike made the clarification in Umuahia, saying his long-standing […]

The nephew of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was captured in an operation in Mexico, security authorities said Tuesday.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world as they observe Eid-el-Kabir, using the occasion to reiterate the administration’s commitment to national renewal and security.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State. He defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and businessman Alhaji Muhammed Hayatu-Deen in the exercise. Announcing the result at the ADC secretariat in Benin City, the Chairman […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The presidential campaign organization of Dr Nnaoke Ufere, of the Peoples Redemption Party PRP, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary held on 25 May 2026, presenting arithmetic evidence it says proves the declared results were manipulated in favour of former Cross River State governor, Mr Donald Duke. In […]

…says umpire can’t shorten 90-day period for substitution of candidates By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to amend the timetable it issued for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, directed that […]

PEESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world as they observe Eid-el-Kabir, using the occasion to reiterate the administration’s commitment to national renewal and security.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, has deployed 2,150 officers and men across the state to ensure security during the Sallah celebration and protect critical national assets and infrastructure.

Sallah is almost here, and for many Nigerians, it is not just a time for prayers and food, but also a time to relax, catch fun and spend quality time with family and friends.