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A close aide of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Jimi Lawal, has won the African Democratic Congress governorship in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal emerged winner of the party’s primary elections held in 236 constituencies of the state, polling a total of 19,428 votes to defeat his closest rivals. Announcing the results on Monday at …

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As part of activities celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy extended humanitarian outreach with a visit to the Ministry of Mercy orphanage, reaffirming its commitment not only to national security but also to community service. Leading the delegation to the Lokoja Orphanage on Tuesday, the Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, Commodore Adesola Ojo, described the visit …

Nemesis succeeded in apprehending three suspected kidnappers in Edo State when they were arrested after one of the victims identified them at a market in Jattu market, in Etsako West Local Government Area of ​​Edo State. A security operations team was sent to retrieve them after the information was provided. The suspects were arrested by a joint team of the …

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the results of the presidential primaries conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) which produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner. Amaechi in his statement after the primaries claimed that about 80 percent of party members were disenfranchised in the voting process. He lamented, that “parties that criticize the ruling …

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has marked the first 100 days of the administration of its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, with gains in funding, accreditation and institutional reform. Ibileye, who took over as the university’s fourth vice-chancellor on Feb. 16, said the milestone was observed as a moment of reflection and responsibility rather than celebration. In a statement released …

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended warm congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas, the South West’s apex Muslim body congratulated the Ummah on the successful completion of this year’s Hajj rites in …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confirmed former member of the National Assembly, Senator. Sandy Onor, as the consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Chairman of the PDP 2026 Presidential Primary Election Committee, Samuel Ortom, announced the results of the party’s primary elections at the party’s …

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded significant institutional progress in the first 100 days of Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye’s presidency as Vice-Chancellor, with major gains in funding, academic development, infrastructure and global partnerships. Professor Ibileye, who assumed office on 16 February 2026 as the institution’s fourth vice-chancellor, marked this milestone with a call for reflection, responsibility and continued commitment …