The member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, on Saturday escaped unhurt after violence disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. The congress, which was initially scheduled to hold at the Oghara Township Stadium, was reportedly moved to Ovade within the LGA, a development that heightened tension among party members. ...
The Planter of Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, has backed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the date fixed for the 2027 general elections. Alo said that conducting the elections during the Muslim fasting period would be in the country’s best interests, arguing that the season promotes truthfulness and reduces the likelihood of ...
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja for grilling. A group of the ex-minister’s supporters had also arrived at the anti-graft agency premises alongside the minister. Some anti el-Rufai supporters were also in the facility. His arrival reportedly sparked tension at the EFCC entrance, as security ...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been charged before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court over allegations of unlawful interception of the phone communications of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The criminal charge, instituted in the name of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and marked FCT/ABJ/CR/99/2026, stemmed from statements El-Rufai allegedly made during a live interview on Prime ...
The Abia Government has announced plans to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to former Local Government Councillors who served between 1999 and 2022. Governor Alex Otti of Abia made this known on Sunday during a meeting with members of Association of Former Elected Councillors, in Umuahia. The governor stated that payments of the arrears accumulated under previous administrations would commence ...
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed the Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, as the sixth Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, LASU, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Fanu ...
The National Assembly has announced that it would reconvene its plenary session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its recess amid indications that lawmakers may review the date set for the 2027 presidential election. Our findings showed that the National Assembly may shift the presidential poll to February 13, 2027. In a notice signed by the Clerk to the ...
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged Muslims across the country to search for the crescent of Ramadan immediately after sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, corresponding to 29 Sha’aban 1447 A.H. The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the declaration in the press statement on Sunday, signed by the Secretary-General of ...
Lagos State Government has clarified the legality of the operations of its Vehicle Inspection Service officers known as VIO operations on Lagos roads. This is following public reactions to a recent judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which barred Vehicle Inspection Officers in the Federal Capital Territory from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines. In a Sunday ...
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, says he will challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election regardless of alleged attempts to block his candidacy. Obi spoke at the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The former presidential candidate, who recently joined the ADC, said he left the Labour ...