Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLabour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2026

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria. The National Chairperson of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with party stakeholders. Usman said the decision had already been concluded within the party structure and would guide the selection process ahead of the next general election. “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and...

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CDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCDHR Calls For Reduction Of Working Days, Distribution Of Palliatives

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 25, 2026

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has expressed concern over the deepening economic crisis that has plunged millions of Nigerians into unprecedented hardship, and has suggested solutions to ameliorate the sufferings. The organisation, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its National President, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and National Secretary, Comrade Idris Afees, demanded urgent action by governments at all levels. It sought to reduce official working days for civil servants to three...

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Court Jail Former Accountant-General 72 Years Without Option Of Fine

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Jail Former Accountant-General 72 Years Without Option Of Fine

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 24, 2026

The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, on Monday was convicted and sentenced to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine by the  Federal High Court in Abuja over N868m fraud. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proved the nine-count money laundering charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku on all nine counts and sentenced him to eight...

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Nigeria’s Security Fight Enters ‘Next Phase’, Says Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria’s Security Fight Enters ‘Next Phase’, Says Tinubu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of a renewed and more coordinated push to tackle insecurity, declaring that the next critical phase of his administration’s agenda is to confront the nation’s persistent security challenges head-on. The President gave the assurance on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence to mark the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr. “Your presence here today and the...

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Nigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 23, 2026

The Federal Government has declared Nigeria’s readiness to support global energy stability amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signalling the country’s intention to play a more active role in the global oil market. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim. Idris said Nigeria remains strategically positioned to contribute to global energy security at a...

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Ozoro Festival: PANDEF Seeks Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOzoro Festival: PANDEF Seeks Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 23, 2026

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEL), the apex social and political body of the people of the Niger Delta region, has called on the Nigerian police to act without further delay and investigate the alleged female harassment and assault at the Ozoro festival, Delta State. The socio-cultural and political organisation, in a statement on Monday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, noted that on no account should any traditional practice jeopardise the...

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I Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Bauçhi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has reiterated his stand to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite ongoing internal leadership criss within the party. Governor Mohammed, speaking to Journalists in Bauchi, reaffirmed his political position, dismissed speculation about a possible defection, and called for mature, issue-based politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. He expressed confidence in resolving the issues through dialogue and strategic engagement, describing the issues within the party as “not insurmountable....

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21 Suspected Cultists, Fake News Peddlers In Police Net

NewsNigeriaPolitics21 Suspected Cultists, Fake News Peddlers In Police Net

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Twenty-one (21) suspected cultists and two fake news peddlers who used a social media platform to make inciting comments capable of causing chaos within Plateau State have been arrested by operatives of the Plateau State command. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, attributed the success recorded to the State Commissioner, CP Bassey Ewah, directive to all Area Commanders, DPOs and Tactical Team Commanders on the need to tighten Patrol and Raid Operations within...

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APC Rejoices With Muslims, Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Rejoices With Muslims, Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. The party, in a goodwill message on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers for peace, unity, and progress of  the nation. The message reads, “A major Islamic festival to express gratitude to Allah for strength during the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitr marks the successful completion of...

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Nigeria Will Not Accept Foreign Deportees – Presidency

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Will Not Accept Foreign Deportees – Presidency

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 21, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi has clarified that Nigeria will not accept foreign deportees under the newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom. Ajayi, who made the clarification amid what he described as widespread misinformation surrounding the agreement, said there is no provision under the agreement. Ajayi explained that the deal strictly covers Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. He said: “For clarity it is...

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