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The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that the presidential Nomination and Statement of Interest form ahead of the 2027 general elections will be worth N60 million. The National Chairman of the party, Moses Cleopas, who disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, also stated that the NDC presidential primaries are scheduled to be …

Interior of an empty courtroom with gavel, law books and sound pad on desk. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being improperly instituted. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, found that the case was incompetent because it was initiated by …

Zainab Abioye Mohammed Hayatu-deen, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, has unveiled a series of tough measures aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry and kidnapping across Nigeria if elected president. In a post shared on He said the country’s security crisis is deeply connected to its economic challenges, stressing that rising poverty, unemployment and violence continue to reinforce each …

Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retired) has released an autobiography that provides an insight into his thinking, policy direction and key reasons for taking the country through the 30-month civil war. Gowon, according to a statement on Tuesday by Havilah Group, the book’s publisher, said his intention was to provide clarity on his government’s decisions and …

Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have unanimously declared their support for Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh following what they described as extensive consultations between grassroots and party structures in the state. The group also took the opportunity to declare its full support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, expressing confidence in his leadership and …

Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison for acts of corruption related to the Mampilla and Zungeru hydroelectric projects. The trial judge on Wednesday found Mamman guilty on a 12-count indictment and stated that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to 75 …

Abayomi Ademola Former Super Eagles coach and ex-international Sunday Oliseh has called for better salaries and greater welfare for players in the Nigerian Professional Football League, stressing that fair treatment is key to retaining talent within the national game. In an interview with Brila FM, Oliseh said poor remuneration and working conditions continue to push Nigerian players abroad in search …

The Nigerian Army says it has intercepted more than 400 Starlink devices used by terrorists to communicate in the North East of the country. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Sector 2 Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General Beyidi Martins while briefing journalists on the ongoing operations aimed at dismantling terrorist logistics and communications networks in the sector’s area of …

Workers at the Nigerian office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will begin a three-day nationwide protest against allegations of unfair labor practices, disputed recruitment procedures and other welfare concerns at the exam body. The protest, organized by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the …

The governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, has embarked on a statewide grassroots appreciation and engagement tour across the 21 local government areas (LGAs), aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and aligning the priorities of the leadership with the aspirations of the people.The five-day strategic tour, which began on Monday, May 11, 2026, …