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Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Tinubu for his three-week holiday in Europe amidst worsening economic hardship and insecurity in the country. President Tinubu on Sunday, departed Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week holiday as part of his annual leave. The President, according to information from his Special Adviser …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday opened another phase ahead of the 2027 elections by releasing the list of candidates running for governorship seats across the country. The commission posts lists containing the names of candidates, vice presidential running mates and their political parties at its headquarters throughout the state. They also include the candidate’s age, educational background …

Lawyers representing President Bola Tinubu have opposed moves to have his unredacted records by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Agency released to the public. The president in his filing before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia by his attorneys published on Saturday, noted that the Freedom of Information Act and the US …

Aduke Balogun, a schoolteacher during the week and a tailor on weekends in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, had been waiting for over four months to watch Behind the Scenes, Nigeria’s highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. Nigerian actress Funke Akindele, crowned the box office queen again in 2025, produced and directed the film. It tells the story of a woman who …

The 33rd NBA President, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya after his inauguration in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has outlined the main focus of his administration, with a promise to build a “braver Bar”. According to him, in the future the NBA will speak truth to power, defend the independence of the judiciary and demand accountability from government institutions, as well as …

On a recent Monday morning at the Ramin Kura Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, elderly Mari Yahu sat quietly on the dusty ground. As the morning sunlight illuminated the worry lines on his face, he thought of happier days at home. Before violence brought her to this camp, Mari, like everyone else, had both eyes …

The country’s opposition political parties have slammed the Federal Government over the recent launch of the $1 billion Household Empowerment and Prosperity Social Protection Project which they allege is designed to sway voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) questioned the timing of the program, which was …

As the situation of insecurity in the country spreads and continues, a report by SBM Intelligence revealed that criminal elements involved in kidnappings made over N7.8 billion from ransom payments between July 2025 and June 2026. The report titled ‘Economic Capture of Kidnapping’ shows that no less than 7,825 people were abducted in 1,713 abduction and abduction-related incidents, while no …

In a bid to strengthen security in their region, traditional rulers in the Southwest will hold a high-level security meeting with Yoruba nation activist and founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The landmark meeting, scheduled for Friday in Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, is hosted by the Owa Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Oba …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a new trick adopted by criminal gangs in the city who recruit children and pay them just ₦500 to help rob motorists during traffic jams. Speaking during an interaction with residents, the FCT Police Commissioner revealed that children, many of whom disguised themselves as beggars, were allegedly used to distract drivers …