Atiku demands release of El-Rufai before Eid celebrations, says detention unfair
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as…
Pre-primary screening: Tension mounts as APC panels disqualify over 150 aspirants
Petitions, protests, legal threats and accusations of imposition have trailed the ongoing screening of aspirants by the ruling All Progressives Congress across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, exposing widening cracks within the party…
JUST IN: Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting of 2026 CAF Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football Awards as well as the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, PUNCH Online reports. According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation on…
2027 Presidency: Atiku’s northern ticket campaign faces resistance
Fresh cracks have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition bloc ahead of the 2027 presidential election as major political parties and pressure groups faulted the position of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that no southern candidate can defeat President…
EFCC declares former humanitarian minister Farouq wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.
Nigeria, US deepen security ties as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has held talks with senior United States government officials on counterterrorism, defence cooperation, and regional security. Ribadu undertook a three-day working visit to the US from May 4 to 6, during…
Kogi: Suspected bandits abduct Okada union chairman, two others
Tension and anxiety have gripped communities in Kogi State following the abduction of three members of a commercial motorcycle riders’ union by suspected bandits along the Ageva–Magongo road on Wednesday. The victims were identified as Mr Jonathan…
Xenophobia: FG moves to evacuate Nigerians from S’Africa
LAGOS — The Federal Government has commenced arrangements to evacuate Nigerians willing to return home from South Africa following renewed anti-foreigner protests and rising tensions in parts of that country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca…
Peter Obi used religion to garner 2023 votes – Bwala
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Peter Obi’s strong performance in the 2023 presidential election, where he secured over 6.1 million votes, was largely driven by religious rhetoric. In…
2027: ‘Presidential race is not computer game; I’ll consult widely’ – Jonathan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he will consult widely before taking a decision on the forthcoming 2027 presidential election.