One killed, two injured in fresh bandits attacks in Kogi
A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
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Drama in Senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules
The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
Ekiti D-Day: 10 Parties Go for Oyebanji’s Office as Voters Decide the State’s Political Future
The political atmosphere across Ekiti State has reached a fever pitch as hundreds of thousands of residents officially head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026. In what political analysts describe as a defining moment for Nigeria’s off-cycle electoral framework, incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is seeking a historic second term in office. Standing in his path are determined candidates fielded by 10 opposing political parties, making this a highly anticipated multi-front battle for control of the Ado-Ekiti Government House.
Spreading violence and impunity spreading perceptions of genocide in Nigeria, UN says
Impunity in the face of repeated attacks on religious leaders and places of worship, combined with weak prevention and poor accountability, is leading victims in Nigeria to view violence as persecution or even genocide, according to a United Nations report. Spreading violence and impunity for armed groups is undermining religious freedom in Nigeria, the UN’s…
New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa
A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent where they were already under attack. Of Africa’s 54 countries, only about 20 do not currently criminalise same-sex relations. Here is a look at the wave of anti-LGBTQ sentiment sweeping the continent and some of…
Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations
The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security challenges. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed the proposal on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by…
New Presidential Aircraft Presented
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially unveiled a new aircraft intended for presidential travel, a jet provided by Qatar that has become the subject of intense political debate in Washington. The aircraft, a luxury Boeing jet, was showcased as part of efforts to modernize presidential transport while delays continue to affect the long-awaited replacement program…
US-Iran Peace Talks Postponed in Switzerland, Clouding Prospects for Lasting Truce
Diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent end to the devastating Middle East conflict hit a significant hurdle as Switzerland announced the abrupt postponement of highly anticipated peace talks between United States and Iranian negotiators. The high-stakes technical sessions, which were scheduled to commence at the secluded Bürgenstock mountaintop resort, were frozen amid logistical uncertainty, political pushback, and a sharp escalation of military hostilities on the ground in southern Lebanon.
Insecurity: Govs Seek Swift Establishment of State Police with Constitutional Safeguards
Faced with a persistent wave of security challenges across the country, the 36 state governors of the Federation have renewed their push for the swift establishment of state police. Operating under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the state executives declared that decentralizing the nation’s security architecture has become an urgent constitutional necessity…
NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms and sworn affidavits…
2027: Elected Politicians Will Lose Seats If They Defect – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity agreement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that elected officials who defect from the party will forfeit their mandates. The party said the measure is part of a “stringent anti-defection policy”…… The National Democratic Congress (NDC)…
