By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Tuesday confirmed that it has filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, insisting that the activities contained in the timetable are interrelated operational processes that cannot be arbitrarily […]

According to him, he advised the former Anambra State governor to consider teaming up with Atiku, citing examples of political leaders who rose to the highest office after serving as vice presidents.

When asked whether a deal would be a matter of days or weeks, he said it would take “two or three days.”

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Police Command has said that there is no bandits and Fulani herdsmen operating in Nguzu Edda in Edda local government area of the state. The Police while reacting to a video circulating on social media in which the narrator alleged that bandits and Fulani herdsmen have invaded their Nguzu […]

Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are “deeply concerning”, the British government said Tuesday.

The National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has lost significant political standing in the North since 2023, warning that neither former Vice President Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, offers the region any credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

…vows to take over state By Peter Duru, Makurdi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State has inaugurated a strategic committee tasked with identifying and recommending a suitable running mate for its governorship candidate, Mr. Herman Hembe, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, inaugurated in Makurdi, is expected to submit its report […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed the Benue State Electricity Law, 2026, a legislation aimed at transforming the state’s power sector. Speaking during the ceremony in Makurdi, Governor Alia described the new law as a strategic intervention designed to unlock Benue’s economic potential through improved access to reliable electricity. “The Benue State […]

“We have reached a point where the country should ask who can solve our problems, not where the person comes from.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its status as Nigeria’s leading education hub with the deployment of OgunLearn, an artificial intelligence-powered digital learning platform, designed to transform teaching, learning and education administration across the state. The government also rewarded the top 10 teachers who emerged outstanding in the OgunLearn competition held […]

Atiku noted that rather than the intervention of a genuine whistleblower, what Lawal’s interview revealed was “a disappointed political actor struggling to come to terms with the failure of his preferred candidate.”

…distributes 3,500 stoves to residents to combat climate change By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resilience and clean energy adoption, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at tackling climate change and promoting a greener future for residents. The commitment was reiterated on Tuesday during the […]

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.

By Favour Ulebor A Professor at the China Africa Think Tank Research Center, Hui An, has said that recent high level diplomatic engagements between China and major world powers are helping to strengthen global stability and create new opportunities for developing countries, including Nigeria. In a press statement on Monday, Hui said the recent meetings […]

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State.