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...

Police In Kebbi Arrest Four Over Alleged N8.6m Hajj Seat Scam

Four persons have been arrested by police operatives of Kebbi Police Command over an alleged N8.6 million Hajj seat scam. The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement said the four other suspects were identified as Bello Jos, Atiku Store, Umar Gimba and Usman Bunza were still at large. The statement explained that the prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, was arrested alongside Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro. According to Abubakar, the arrests...

Chief Imam passes vote of no confidence on ruling political class

The prevailing economic hardship, insecurity and political crisis in the country amount to a vote of no confidence in the nation’s ruling political class. The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh AbdulFatai Enabulele made the assertion while speaking with newsmen shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the Ikpoba Slope Eid Ground on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Benin City. Sheikh Enabulele who linked the rising incidence of internet fraud and other social vices among young people...

Eid-el Kabir: Muslim clerics in Adamawa offer prayers for peaceful coexistence

Muslims in Adamawa state, Northeast Nigeria on Wednesday 27/5/2026 joined their counterpart across the globe in observing 2026 Eid-el Kabir celebration. As early as 7:30 am, the faithful who afford it wore their new attire, while others dressed in their neatly ironed old clothes converged on various Eid ground and offer two raka’ats supplication led by Islamic scholars as enshrined in Islamic doctrine. As usual, after performing the two raka’ats prayer, Islamic scholars delivered sermon...

2027: Senator Onor Emerges As Consensus PDP Presidential Candidate 

Former governorship candidate in Cross River State, Senator Sandy Onor, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, made the announcement on Tuesday at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, during the presentation of the party’s presidential primary results. He said the committee reached a consensus after engaging stakeholders and...

Prof. Pantani To Fly PDP Flag In Gombe Governorship Race

The former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has emerged as the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State for the 2027 general elections. Pantami was among frontline Governorship aspirants in the All Progressive Congress (APC) until he backed out of the contest a day before the primary election, citing disaffection over the insincerity of the primary election committee to conduct a free and fair election....

Eid-el Kabir: Kogi State Police Command Deploys 485 Personnel 

Ahead of 2026 Eid-el Kabir sallah celebration, the Kogi State Police Command has deployed 485 security personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi said the deployment is in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and preventing criminal elements from taking advantage of the festive period...

AAU Promotes 8 Academic Staff To Professors, 17 Readers 

Eight (8) academic staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, have been promoted to the rank of Professor, and seventeen (17) others to the rank of Readers. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mrs Uredo Omale on Tuesday. She said the promotions was approved by the Governing Council of the University aimed at strengthening academic excellence, scholarship, and...

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