FG: School Closures Threaten Nigeria’s Stability
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has warned that continued closure of schools due to insecurity poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s education system and long-term national stability, urging urgent action to safeguard learning environments across affected regions. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, spoke in Abuja on […]
Oyo 2027: Makinde May Choose Adekanmbi, Adopt ADP
By Our Correspondent National News – Strong indications have emerged that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is preparing to unveil former Commissioner for Finance, Bimbo Adekanmbi, as his preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Reports from political circles in Lagos and Oyo suggest the governor may also shift his political structure away from the […]
Adeleke’s Popularity Mystifies APC, Says Senatorial Aspirant
By Our Correspondent National News – Osun East Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the Accord Party, Samuel Oyedotun, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s rising popularity in Osun State remains a political puzzle to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Speaking in Osogbo on Wednesday, May 6, […]
US Lawmaker Demands Forceful Action Over Plateau Attack
By Our Correspondent National News – United States lawmaker Riley Moore has called on the Donald Trump administration to take “forceful action” over renewed violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, following reports of an attack on mourners during a mass burial in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The statement, issued on Thursday, was a reaction to […]
ADC Faults FG’s GDP Growth Celebration
By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress has criticised the Federal Government over its celebration of Nigeria’s reported Gross Domestic Product growth, saying the figures do not reflect the economic hardship Nigerians are facing daily. The opposition party, through its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the government of focusing on statistics […]
APC Warns Against Sidelining Founding Members
By Our Correspondent National News – Businessman and politician, Tein Jack-Rich, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress against neglecting founding members in favour of new defectors joining the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. He gave the warning in Abuja while submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the Rivers […]
Insecurity Raises Fresh Concerns for 2027 Election
By Our Correspondent National News – Fresh concerns have emerged over the credibility and security of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections after the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, warned that rising insecurity could threaten free, fair and credible polls across the country. The warning came during a meeting with the Inspector-General of […]
Primaries: APC Clears Tinubu Without Screening
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. The decision was reached during the National Working Committee’s 188th meeting held on May 6, 2026, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. According to the party, Tinubu […]
Umo Eno Seeks APC Backing for 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has formally submitted his nomination form for the 2027 governorship race under the All Progressives Congress, seeking the support of party members ahead of the APC primaries. The governor disclosed this on Wednesday after returning from Abuja, where he completed the nomination process. […]
Judge Approves El-Rufai’s Medical Care in Custody
By Our Correspondent National News – A Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, access to medical treatment while in custody over alleged money laundering and corruption charges. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Rilwan Aikawa following an application filed by the defence team during ongoing court […]