Politics

…Senior lawmakers have reportedly written tickets for automatic re-election …The silence of the Presidency and the Senate fuels speculation about the realignment of power Daud Olatunji The Senate and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have remained tight-lipped over fresh allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a list of serving lawmakers for automatic return tickets ahead …

The Chris Imumolen-led Accord Party has distanced itself from a meeting of opposition political parties held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The group accused the party’s name and logo of being used without permission. Imumolen, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the faction’s National Secretary, Muktar Abdallah, said the party remains independent and focused on fielding …

….. Zulum Project Commission By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The President’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday canceled the National Community Food Bank Program (NCFBP) aimed at fighting hunger and malnutrition nationwide. The Nigerian First Lady present in Maiduguri presented the program for the north-eastern states of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe and Taraba. This is because the First Lady commissioned …

The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed an attack by suspected terrorists in Gurbi village, Kankara Local Government Area, which left 11 people dead. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, reported this in a statement in Katsina on Monday, adding that two others were injured. He said the attackers struck at around 2.40pm on Sunday, opening fire on unsuspecting residents …

Nigeria Police Force officers refused a 100 million naira bribe as they dismantled a major rail vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen materials worth over 400 million naira. Police said the operation, conducted by the Special Tactical Team of the Force Intelligence Department, led to the arrest of two suspects – Chisom Goodnews, 32, and Ahmed Adamu, 22 – on April …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi on Monday held a private meeting, triggering ongoing political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Details about the closed-door meeting emerged via a post by ADC Vanguard, the mobilization arm of the African Democratic Congress coalition, which shared videos and images from the meeting on its X account. …

The political landscape of Lagos State changed drastically on Monday when Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially endorsed his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, to replace him in the 2027 gubernatorial election. This high-risk support was finalized in a closed strategy session at Lagos House, Marina. The meeting set the stage for Hamzat to officially declare his gubernatorial ambitions before an audience …

By Ayo Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared City Boys Movement South West Zone women leader Halimat Adenike Tejuosho wanted in an alleged fraud case involving obtaining money under false pretenses. The statement was announced on Monday via an official notice issued by the Commission and signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. …

The way is now open for the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, to secure the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and contest the 2027 Center of Excellence elections. Hamzat and Sanwo-Olu On Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorsed Hamzat as his preferred successor from May 29, 2027. Hamzat and Sanwo-Olu He said: “We have …

Residents of Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of ​​Katsina State have repelled a bandit attack, even as no fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed during the incident, eyewitnesses and local sources said.. The attackers are said to have stormed the community in the evening, but were prevented from entering the village after residents quickly mobilized and organized …