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The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded more defections with five lawmakers dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Party (ADC). They join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and ADC amid increasing political adjustments ahead of the 2027 general elections.‎‎The Speaker of the DPR, Tajudeen Abbas, read out the members of parliament’s defection letters …

The Nigerian Police say the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (₦713,900,000) from customer accounts. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Anthony Okon, who announced this on Wednesday, said the development followed complaints from financial institutions in Nigeria, who reported a …

As Nigeria awaits judgment in the high-profile trial of former Energy Minister, Engr. Sale Mamman, the case evolved into something more than an ordinary corruption case: it became a litmus test for evidentiary standards, depth of prosecution and public perception of justice. Over the course of months of hearings, numerous national media reports painted a fragmented picture. However, when the …

Ikorodu City midfielder, Abayomi Ayodeji, has expressed his excitement after being named the club’s Player of the Month for April. Ayodeji received the award before the start of Ikorodu City’s NPFL matchday 36 clash against Wikki Tourists and capped the special moment with a goal that marked the club’s 100th NPFL goal. The midfielder, who scored his fourth league goal …

New concerns have emerged regarding the conduct of the 2027 elections after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that worsening insecurity across the country could threaten the credibility and smooth conduct of the elections. But the warning has sparked sharp reactions from opposition parties and political groups, many of whom strongly oppose the proposed deployment of military personnel for …

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, joined other senior government officials and women leaders in Abuja on Wednesday to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Agenda of Hope through a nationwide women mobilization campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. Salako-Oyedele was speaking at the “Power of 10 Million Movement” rally held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, where …

The former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva who is currently at large, is increasingly getting into trouble with the Nigerian authorities, as the investigation against him has escalated to a higher level. This comes as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Minister …

A three-day national mourning began in Chad on Thursday for soldiers killed in recent terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad region.On Monday, 23 soldiers were killed and 26 others injured in an assault by Boko Haram militants on the military base on Barka Tolorom island in the region.Late Wednesday, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno signed a decree declaring mourning.“Flags …

The 2027 London Marathon has received an unprecedented number of entries through public voting, setting a new participation record. Organizers revealed that 1,338,544 people registered for the race scheduled for April 25, surpassing the previous record of 1,133,813 participants recorded last year. Meanwhile, the 2026 edition of the marathon recorded 59,830 participants, making it the largest annual one-day fundraising event …

By Ayo Kehinde Former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that only the Supreme Court of Nigeria can determine the fate of Muhammadu Sanusi II in the ongoing Emirates dispute, a position he says will ultimately be confirmed and implemented by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in line with the rule of law. Dr Ganduje clarified the situation …