Women groups drum support for female candidates ahead of 2027 Elections

The National President of the Women Wing of the Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation of Nigeria, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani has advocated support for female candidates who emerged victorious in their various party primaries. She made the appeal during an interview with journalists in Kaduna, congratulated all women who successfully secured their parties’ tickets and urged Nigerian women to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences by supporting female candidates across all political parties. Hajiya Ramatu...

Governor Makinde bans late-night commercial motorcycle operations 

As part of efforts to strengthen security and combat criminal activities in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has restricted the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. across the state. The latest directive comes three weeks after armed men abducted about 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area near Ogbomoso on 15 May. The Governor made the disclosure on Friday addressing...

Four Corps Members, Soldier in Adamawa Die in Ghastly Car Crash

Four serving NYSC Corps Members in Adamawa state and a soldier were among six persons that have lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident on 3rd June, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m. along the Narehi area of Girei-Song Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. Spokesman of the Adamawa State Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje in a statement said the sixth passenger was a passenger in a commercial bus. According to the statement, the accident...

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission has launched a Metro Bus Sensitization Campaign aimed at combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), child trafficking, child abuse, and other forms of human rights violations across the state. The awareness campaign commenced with the deployment of two Metro buses operating on the Zawan–Terminus and Zawan–Gada Biyu routes.  Officials and staff of the Commission boarded the buses to directly engage passengers, educate them on the dangers of...

Nasarawa State Assembly passes 37 bills, 28 resolutions in 3 years

The 7th Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed 37 bills and 28 resolutions in three years which the Speaker Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau said have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the State. The Speaker of the House who made the disclosure during the End of Legislative Year Recess Wednesday in Lafia, acknowledged the support and cooperation of lawmakers to him during the period and called for its sustenance. Dr....

Ekiti Governorship election: APC Constitute National Campaign Team

Ahead of Ekiti Governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted National Campaign Council headed by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani. The campaign council, unveiled by the APC National Secretariat at Buhari House, Abuja, has President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio as Vice Chairman of the council with other top party leaders, governors, ministers, federal lawmakers, and key political stakeholders...

Five Northern States, Niger Republic To Experience Power Outage 

Power blackout has hit fve Northern Nigerian states, including part of the Niger Republic due to annual maintenance by Transmission Company of Nigeria on its Mando–Kumbotso 330kV Transmission Line scheduled for Sunday, 31st May 2026. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Saturday that Kano Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to supply electricity to Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, and parts of the Niger Republic. TCN said the maintenance is expected...

Two PDP governorship candidates emerge in Nasarawa State 

Two governorship candidates have emerged as People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in just concluded governorship party’s primaries in Nasarawa state ahead of 2027 general elections. Barrister Nyeson Wike’s faction led by Abdurahman Mohammed had their primaries on Sunday 24th May 2026, which the affirmed Dr Emmanuel Umbugado, as a candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Nasarawa State. While on 28th May 2026, Saminu Turaki’s led faction held their own primary which produce Architect...

COAS reaffirms commitment to welfare of troops 

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving personnel welfare and operational effectiveness. The COAS gave the assurance on Thursday during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration and special luncheon with troops of 3 Division and Operation Enduring Peace at the headquarters of the Operation in Jos. The Army Chief who was represented by the Commander Armoured Corps, Major General Umar Abubakar commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for...

Tougher Penalties Awaits Bandit Informants In Sokoto 

Worried with the scale of insecurity and roles played by informats, the Sokoto State Government will soon introduce a law prescribing tougher penalties for informants aiding bandits and other criminal elements in the state. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this on Wednesday during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at his palace as Muslims celebrated 2026 Eid-el-Kabir. He lamented that the informants have continued to undermine security operations in...

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