Politics

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set the inaugural flight of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj exercise of the year on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with the first departure scheduled to take off from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The inaugural flight, which will be operated by Saudi airline FlyNas, marks a historic milestone …

By Ayo Kehinde “Xenophobic attacks have no place in democracy,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, urging South Africa to immediately end the increase in violence, intimidation and hate-driven attacks against foreign citizens and migrants in some parts of the country. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the UN chief expressed deep concern over recent …

The consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 gubernatorial election, Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola, on Tuesday met Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, an aspirant at the forefront of the gubernatorial race. The meeting, held at Obasanjo’s hilltop residence in Abeokuta, was part of Senator Adeola’s ongoing consultation with party aspirants to create a united front …

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South West is targeting 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. APC Chairman in the South West, Dr. Isaac Kekemeke, who spoke at a press briefing on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, said their projections were based on a series of achievements recorded by Tinubu. He also expressed optimism …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 8 to hear a case seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential elections. The case, which was mentioned, was adjourned by Judge Peter Lifu for hearing on the merits. Judge Lifu ordered that hearing notices be issued and served on all defendants, who are yet to …

No fewer than 29 people have been confirmed killed following a brutal attack by suspected gunmen on Guyaku and Telabala communities in Gombi Local Government Area of ​​Adamawa State, plunging rural settlements into mourning and renewing fear over worsening insecurity in the region. The attack, which occurred on Sunday around 5pm, reportedly occurred while residents were watching a football match …

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination form on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify. At a brief ceremony held on Tuesday in Abuja, the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, officially announced the start of the process and …

Mrs. Unoma Akpabio An Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Igbo Union Ndi Igbo Worldwide, has commended the Senate President, Senator Goodwill Akpabio and his wife, Dr Unoma Ekaite Akpabio, for their untiring support to the Igbo people and all things Igbo as a nation. The group said the couple remained a formidable support to the Igbo cause, describing them as a great …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction allied with former Senate President David Mark has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to facilitate speedy delivery of judgment in the pending Supreme Court case regarding the party leadership dispute. In a letter dated April 28 and signed by its attorney, Shuaibu E. Aruwa (SAN), the party warned that …

By Barth Ikiebe The new Minister of Finance and Economic Coordination, Taiwo Oyedele, formally assumed office following the handover from his predecessor, Wale Edun. “I sincerely appreciate him for his service to our country and the foundation he has laid,” he said. “Nigeria is at a critical juncture. Having taken important steps to stabilize the economy, our immediate task is …