Politics

The Nigerian Defense Academy has distanced itself from reports widely circulated on social media detailing disciplinary actions against some of its cadets, describing the publications as unauthorized and misleading. The academy said the viral posts, which outlined sanctions imposed on cadets for alleged offences, did not come from its official channels and should be ignored by the public. In a …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a three-nation strategic visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda, as part of efforts to deepen economic cooperation, strengthen diplomatic ties and attract more investments into Nigeria. The Presidency said the visit will see the President participate in two major international economic meetings (the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi and …

Lagos Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, says Lagos State University (LASU) spends over 200 million naira a month on electricity for staff and students. He said rising energy costs reflect broader challenges facing public universities, including supply network instability and heavy reliance on diesel generators. Sule disclosed this on Friday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the TETFund/PPP Students’ Hostel …

A People’s Democratic Party leader in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has called for greater inclusion of women in governance and national development, warning that their exclusion continues to weaken Nigeria’s moral and economic foundations. Showunmi made the call while giving a presentation at an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the College of Health Sciences and Technology and the birthday …

Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has chosen the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. Yusuf chose the candidate unopposed after a stakeholders meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday unanimously approved him as the party’s candidate. The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the Daura …

Presentation of the forms: from left, central-northern national vice-president, Alh. Bawa Rijao, APC National Organizing Secretary, Alh. Suleiman Arugungu receives governorship forms from Nasarawa State APC governorship aspirant, Prof. Mohammed Haruna, at the APC Rally and Presentation Center in Abuja ahead of the party primaries. Nasarawa State governorship aspirant Professor Mohammad Sani Haruna has rejected Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of …

By Victor Osula Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set June 20, 2026, for holding by-elections in six states of the federation, in a move aimed at filling vacant legislative seats and strengthening democratic representation in the country. The by-election will be held at the same time as the Ekiti State governorship election already scheduled for the same …

House of Representatives candidate for Aguata Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Dr. Okwudili Ezeike, has promised to sponsor favorable legislation for Nigerian workers if elected to the National Assembly. Ezeike made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with journalists to commemorate the 2026 International Workers’ Day. According to him, workers’ contribution to national growth requires greater legal protection …

FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications.The appointment takes effect immediately and strengthens solid corporate governance at a crucial time in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas Ijabiyi is a seasoned marketing and corporate communications professional with over 25 …

There seems to be renewed hope that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) can still take an active part in the upcoming 2027 general elections if they straighten things out before that date. This comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) updated its website to recognize the National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark, following a recent court ruling. …