Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was abruptly adjourned near midnight.

…House committees pass confidence vote on Tompolo’s firm, push for 6% HOSTCOM Fund under PIA …PIA already decentralised Niger Delta benefits, says Prof. Dike …insists pipeline contract agitation misplaced, real battle is for 6% HOSTCOM funding By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives on Host Communities, HOSTCOM, and Public Petitions […]

As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir, many Lagos residents have lamented the rising prices of rams, cows and food items, with some families saying they may reduce their spending or skip buying sacrificial animals entirely this year.

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS The military Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, has warned residents of five local government areas in Plateau State against cattle rustling and destruction of farmlands during the farming season, declaring that anyone caught fomenting trouble would be dealt with decisively. The General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, […]

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic’s match against Valentin Royer.