FG approves 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Ogun ADC in crisis as parallel primaries produce Ogundipe, Lawal as governorship candidates
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into deepening internal crisis following the emergence of two governorship candidates from parallel primaries conducted by rival factions in Abeokuta ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC Senatorial Primaries: Shinkafi drags INEC, party to court over alleged irregularities
A Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has approached the Federal High Court in Gusau, challenging the conduct and outcome of the party’s recently concluded senatorial primary election.
Eid-el-Kabir: Speaker Abbas felicitates Muslims, seeks special prayers for Nigeria
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to renew their faith in Allah (SWT) and their commitment to the nation.
ADC declares Kpautagi winner of Niger governorship primary
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.
Eid-el-Kabir: Barau urges unity, charity, prayers for Nigeria
….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 […]
Anambra moves to enforce cashless tax payments
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.
Oil returns to $100 after fresh US strikes on Iran
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.
Presidential Primary: Crisis hits PRP as Ufere Campaign demands fresh election
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.
Plateau PDP Governorship Primary: Ropshik clinches ticket, pledges one-term tenure
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 […]
Abia 2027: I am not a newcomer in PDP — Anosike, governorship candidate
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 […]
Mexico captures US-wanted nephew of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman
The nephew of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was captured in an operation in Mexico, security authorities said Tuesday.
Eid Mubarak: Tinubu vows to defeat terror
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.
Atiku wins ADC presidential primary in Edo
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 […]
Presidential Primary: Crisis hits PRP as Ufere campaign demands fresh election
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 […]
2027 polls: Your timetable must comply with statutory timeframe, court tells INEC
…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 […]
