Ogene Secures NDC Reps Ticket
By Our Correspondent National News – Afam Ogene has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 House of Representatives election in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State. The decision was reached during the party’s National Assembly primary election held on Saturday in Atani, the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area. […]
Kano Governor Claims 90% Campaign Promises Fulfilled
By Our Correspondent National News – Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has said his administration has delivered 90 per cent of the campaign promises made to residents of the state within three years of taking office. The governor made the statement on Saturday during a Sallah homage visit by the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad […]
PSG, Aston Villa Set for UEFA Super Cup
By Our Correspondent National News – Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will face off in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after winning Europe’s top club competitions this season. UEFA confirmed that the prestigious match will take place on August 12, 2026, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The annual UEFA Super Cup brings […]
NSCDC Arraigns 24 Over Illegal Lithium Mining
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The suspects were brought before the court after their arrest on May 16, 2026, in Kokona Local […]
Army Foils Kidnap Plot, Kills Terrorist in Kogi
By Our Correspondent National News – Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Kogi State, killing one suspected terrorist and recovering weapons during a successful security operation in Lokoja Local Government Area. The operation was carried out on May 30, 2026, by soldiers of the 12 Brigade under the 2 […]
Senator Abbo Wins Labour Party Adamawa Governorship Ticket
By Our Correspondent National News – Former senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has emerged as the Labour Party governorship candidate for Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 general election. The party’s national leadership confirmed his emergence on Saturday after granting him official clearance following a screening exercise conducted at its national headquarters […]
Gunmen Abduct Ex-Defence Spokesman, Wife in Katsina
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife have been abducted by gunmen in Katsina State, sparking a rescue operation by security agencies. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday while the retired military officer and his wife were travelling to Katsina. A senior military […]
APC Faces Revolt After Controversial Primaries
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) is battling a growing internal crisis following its governorship, National Assembly and state House of Assembly primaries, with fears of defections, court cases and anti-party activities threatening the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. The disputes have emerged across several states, including Lagos, […]
Labour Party Faction Picks Ahanotu for 2027 Presidency
By Our Correspondent National News – The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has unveiled Prince Kennedy Ahanotu as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was announced on Saturday during the faction’s presidential, governorship and House of Representatives primaries held in Abuja. Ahanotu, the party’s National Youth Leader, emerged […]
PDP Faction Names Jonathan 2027 Candidate
By Our Correspondent National News – A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election during a special national convention held in Abuja. It was held on May 30, 2026, at the factional national secretariat in Area […]