THE All Progressives Congress, APC, had the upper hand in Saturday’s bye-elections across four states of Delta, Kano, Bauchi and Gombe, winning four of the five slots contested. The Allied People’s Movement, APM, won one slot in Bauchi.

Seeks action against suspects linked to Ondo deaths ABUJA — Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of persons found culpable in the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State. Falana, […]

Passengers, pastor among victims By Golok Nanmwa JOS — At least nine persons have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighbouring communities in Plateau State between Saturday night and Sunday morning, heightening tension in the affected areas. Five of the victims were passengers travelling to Gana-Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government […]

Tension that had simmered for months within the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the immediate circle of President Bola Tinubu has finally spilled into full public view, setting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, against a bloc of governors elected on the party’s ticket, and raising hard questions about how the president plans to keep his disciples intact heading into the 2027 election.

Where each side stands

As the rising cost of living continues to pressure households and businesses across the country, economic, financial and social analysts have warned that wage awards and palliatives alone cannot resolve the crisis.