Rivers 2027: Fubara, Wike Allies Deny Governorship Ambitions
By Our Correspondent National News – Two prominent political figures in Rivers State, Edison Ehie and Boma Iyaye, have denied harbouring ambitions to contest the governorship election ahead of the 2027 polls. The denials followed circulating political posters and social media reports suggesting they were positioning for the top seat in the oil-rich state. Ehie, […]
Adamawa APC Chieftain Warns Against Successor Imposition
By Our Correspondent National News – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Jalo, has warned the party’s national leadership against allowing the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to influence the selection of a successor to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Jalo made the statement on […]
Wike Bloc Installs New PDP NWC in Abuja
By Our Correspondent National News – Delegates aligned with Nyesom Wike on Sunday installed a new National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party during the party’s 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja. The convention, which attracted over 2,500 delegates from several states including Kebbi, Ekiti, Bauchi and […]
Govs Leave N98bn UBEC Funds Unused Amid Education Crisis
By Our Correspondent National News – Despite Nigeria’s worsening education crisis, state governments have failed to access about ₦97.88 billion allocated for basic education, leaving critical funds idle while millions of children remain out of school. 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory had not accessed their funds under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) […]
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Dry Fish
By Our Correspondent National News – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a cocaine shipment hidden inside imported dry stock fish, popularly known as “Okporoko,” during a coordinated operation in Lagos State. The agency said the discovery was made on March 19, 2026, following intelligence reports about a trans-border drug […]
Police, OOU Students Clash During Protest
By Our Correspondent National News – Tension erupted at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Oru-Ijebu, Ogun State, after the students’ union accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force of assaulting student leaders and firing gunshots at unarmed protesters. The confrontation reportedly occurred on Saturday at the Oru-Ijebu Police Station when students gathered to question the arrest […]
Ogun PDP Loses Six Lawmakers To APC Defection
By Our Correspondent National News – The political landscape in Ogun State has shifted following the defection of six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, who are members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, confirmed their decision on Sunday, citing internal leadership disputes within […]
Tinubu Donates Salaries, Launches Armed Forces Support Fund
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special fund to support Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including wounded soldiers and families of personnel who died in service. The announcement was made on Sunday, March 29, 2026, as the President marked his 74th birthday. According to the presidency, the […]
FG Orders Telcoms to Compensate for Poor Network
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has ordered telecommunications operators in Nigeria to compensate subscribers experiencing poor network service, directing that affected users receive airtime credits when service quality falls below approved standards. The directive was issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday, March 29, 2026, as part of efforts […]
CAF Reforms Rules After AFCON Refereeing Dispute
By Our Correspondent National News – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced major reforms aimed at restoring confidence in African football referees, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials, and judicial processes after controversies that followed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final held in Morocco. The decision, revealed on Sunday, comes after widespread debate […]