2027: Wike confident of Tinubu’s win in FCT, slates 20 projects for commissioning

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Mini bus driver allegedly kills TRAMRA officer in Calabar
A commercial mini-bus driver, Godwin Ukpai Okobo, has been accused of killing a Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) officer, Mr Akerete Okon, during an altercation in Calabar.
2027: Abia Central APC stakeholders Petition Party Chairman, accuse chieftain of sabotage
By John Alechenu ABUJA – A coalition of All Progressives Congress stakeholders from Abia Central Senatorial District has petitioned the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over alleged moves to undermine the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group accused APC chieftain Hon. Sam Onuigbo of working to destabilise the party, saying his […]
Pantami clinches PDP Gombe governorship ticket
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, has been affirmed as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State.
Insecurity: ID Cabasa condemns killings, says govt not taking action
Music producer ID Cabasa has criticised the Federal Government over the worsening insecurity across the country, accusing authorities of failing to take decisive action against killings, banditry and terrorism.
Enugu 2027: Nnamani defeats Tinubu’s ex-minister in PDP guber primary
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Chief Sampson Nnamani has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State after defeating former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, by a landslide 7,542 votes to 121 in the party’s primary election. The result strengthens Nnamani’s grip on the PDP ahead […]
Jos North Killings: Plateau court grants suspects leave to call witnesses
A High Court sitting in Jos on Tuesday granted four persons standing trial over the killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, leave to call five witnesses each in their defence.
Umahi orders opening of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road for sallah travel
By John Alechenu ABUJA – The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has directed the contractor handling the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project, Infiouest Nigeria Limited, to immediately open all completed sections to ease movement during the Eid al-Adha celebrations. Umahi said the directive was aimed at ensuring safer and smoother journeys for commuters traveling for the […]
10 popular foods Nigerians enjoy during Sallah
The focal point of Eid-El-Kabir festivities is ram meat. Many households make various dishes utilising fresh ram meat because the holiday is directly linked to the sacrifice of rams.
Countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran battle uncertainty amid growing hopes of historic breakthrough
Now, heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran find themselves at the centre of both an ambition for sporting glory and geopolitical uncertainty.
2027: Olubadan chief, Adegoke emerges ADC Governorship candidate in Oyo
A prominent Ibadan traditional chief and businessman, Chief Taofeek Adegoke, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
‘We grew apart’ — Kate Henshaw speaks on relationship with Genevieve Nnaji
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has again opened up about her relationship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, revealing that their once-close friendship gradually faded over time.
Onoh faults Nnaji’s one-term promise, backs zoning, Mbah’s record
Former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu and chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Josef Onoh, has criticised the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, over remarks in a viral video in which Nnaji reportedly said he was wealthy enough to spend only one term in office to “recover” and rebuild the state.
2027: I’ll contest on Accord Party platform – Olawepo-Hashim
Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Accord Party, insisting that no individual or political bloc can determine who succeeds President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Driver kills TRAMRA officer in Calabar
A commercial mini-bus driver, Godwin Ukpai Okobo, has been accused of killing a Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) officer, Mr Akerete Okon, during an altercation in Calabar, Cross River State.
Amaechi defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen in Bayelsa ADC presidential primary
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Bayelsa State after defeating former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed.

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