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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ● NDC vice president candidate to Nigerians: “Ignore fake news. We will defeat insecurity and the APC at the polls, not in the streets” Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition, NDC, has dismissed reports that party leaders are planning a protest against growing insecurity. In a statement on Monday, June 1, 2026, the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has produced three presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections. A faction in the party led by the national faction chairman, Bala Gombe has announced businessman, Prof. Chris Uba, as presidential candidate for the 2027 general election following the end of the national primaries. They also handed over flags to 29 gubernatorial candidates in the …

Gunmen on Sunday night attacked police officers along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in Orumba South Local Area of ​​Anambra State and killed two officers. Eyewitnesses told reporters on Monday that the slain officers were returning from duty when they were attacked by the criminals. The state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, confirmed the incident to journalists. READ ALSO: Intenegins, Sovereign Insurance, …

● NCYP hails approval as security victory, urges rapid recruitment and nationwide deployment to defeat kidnappers The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, NCYP, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 1,000 forest rangers for Oyo State, but has cautioned the Federal Government against slow implementation. In a statement Monday from President Isaac Abrak, the group called the move a “significant step” …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. ‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over kidnappings and killings,’ SERAP urges UN Secretary General SERAP has urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres “to immediately implement Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring the growing insecurity in Nigeria—characterized by mass kidnappings, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement and other gross …

As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political discussions are increasingly shifting from governance to electoral calculations, potential alliances and emerging presidential contenders. Among the names generating considerable public interest is former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), whose possible return to the presidential race continues to spark debate in political circles. While his candidacy remains speculative, the prospect of …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N505 billion at the close of trading last week. The market value rose to N160.509 trillion from N160.004 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.27% to close the week at 250,385.47, up from 249,712.37 points recorded 14 days ago. The market performance was driven by the …

After three years, Mutfwang’s message is clear: Plateau has suffered, but Plateau is not defeated. The state has been wounded, but it is healing. His administration has demonstrated seriousness in security, compassion in worker welfare, vision in education, ambition in infrastructure, innovation in transportation, commitment to healthcare, focus on agriculture, and boldness in political strategy. Three years after he was …

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to go on indefinite strike from Monday. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by its Secretary, Olukayode Salami, the NUT said the decision was necessary because of the ongoing kidnapping of teachers and students in the state. Gunmen on May …

The People’s Action Party (APP) on Sunday announced its candidates for the governorship, Senate and House of Assembly elections in Lagos State. The candidates emerge by consensus during party primaries conducted in several parts of the state. In his remarks at the end of the exercise, Chairman of the APP Election Committee, Mr Nobert Onwumelu, said the candidates emerged through …