Atiku Lays Out Agenda After Securing ADC Ticket

Following his emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar delivered an acceptance speech addressing party unity, Nigeria’s political climate, and his policy priorities ahead of the next general elections. In the speech, Atiku expressed gratitude to party members, described the ADC as a platform where “democracy is alive and well”, and called for unity among party stakeholders, including his co-contestants. He also criticised the ruling government over...

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-Adha: Ododo Restates Commitment To Peace, Security

…Charges Kogites To Embrace Sacrifice, Unity, Love Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and security across the state. Ododo in his Eid-el-Adha message to Kogi people, also called on citizens to embrace sacrifice, peace, unity, and support for the less privileged as Muslims across the country celebrate. The Governor made the call while speaking with journalists shortly after observing the two Rakat Eid prayers at the Okene...

Eid-el-Kabir: Be Hopeful, Resilient Despite Economic, Security Challenges, PDP Charges Nigerians

The Kabir Turaki led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has told Nigerians to be hopeful, resilient, committed to peace and national cohesion despite the economic and security challenges they are facing. The party said this on Wednesday in its Eid-el-Kabir message to the people, urging leaders at all levels to embrace the spirit of justice, accountability, and people-centered governance. The message reads, “We extend our warmest felicitations to all Muslims across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir....

APM Lagos Elects New State Exco, As Shakirat Adeyemo Remains Chairman

The Lagos State Chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has elected a new State Executive Committee (Exco), while it reelects Shakirat Adeyemo as state chairman and appoints Abiodun Abari as the new state secretary, to be supported by Halima Abdulrafiu as Assistant Secretary. The election which was adjudged to be peaceful was held on Monday at the ECWA Multipurpose Hall on Montgomery Road, Yaba, under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)....

ADC Primaries: Atiku Wins, Vows To Resist Attempt By Presidency

INEC To Interfere In Party’s Affairs Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has secured the ticket of African Democratic Congress (ADC) with 1,846,370 votes, vowing to resist any further attempts by the Presidency, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and judiciary to interfere in the affairs of the party. The ADC chieftain and the presidential flag bearer of the party stated this on Wednesday night while accepting his nomination as the presidential candidate of the party after...

APC Suspends Senator Echocho Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odu Ward 2, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Wednesday suspended Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, the lawmaker representing Kogi East at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, over alleged anti-party activities, in what stakeholders described as a decisive move to protect the unity, discipline and electoral future of the party in Kogi East. The suspension followed a resolution reached by the Ward Executive Committee at its...

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...

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