Politics

Senator Muhammadu Ali Ndume representing Borno South district is set to seek a fifth term in the Senate, as youth groups from the nine (9) local government areas of the district said on Saturday that they donated N38.5 million for the purchase of expressions of interest and nomination forms for him. The group’s coordinator, Alhaji Babandi Shehuho announced this in …

A Nigerian woman living in South Africa has made an impassioned appeal to the federal government over what she described as worsening hostility and increased hardships faced by Nigerians living in the country. In a viral video circulating on social media, the woman lamented that many Nigerians in South Africa are currently living in fear in what she called a …

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has declared his intention to run for governor of Bauchi state in the 2027 general election. He made these remarks while addressing party supporters at a political rally on Saturday in Bauchi. Tuggar said he would contest the election under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to bring positive change to …

By Ndahi Salihu, Maiduguri The President of the Northern Christian Association, formerly known as Northern CAN, which comprises 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Reverend Joseph John Hayab has distributed humanitarian aid to 1,000 heads of families who have been displaced by over a decade of Boko Haram crisis and are now sheltering in camps and …

Top political opposition leaders in the country, on Saturday gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to discuss pressing national issues, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The summit of high-level opposition political leaders was hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Among those present were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi; former Kano State …

Air Peace has announced a temporary reduction in its Abuja-London flight operations due to ongoing challenges in the supply of aviation fuel. In a statement shared via its official social media channels, the airline confirmed that flights between Abuja and London will now operate three times a week. The airline attributed the decision to the Jet A1’s limited fuel availability, …

… 30 traditional rulers flee palaces amid a wave of assassinations and kidnappings No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following continued attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region.. The development comes amid …

By Ayo Kehinde Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) disbursement to states increased sharply in February 2026, with gross allocations increasing by 30.36% month-on-month to ₦551.77 billion from ₦423.25 billion recorded in January. Data from the Accountant General’s Office shows that net VAT outlay also increased by 31.41% to ₦541.89 billion, reflecting sustained revenue momentum in subnational governments in the first …

Few minutes ago, I came across a deliberately distorted report of what supposedly transpired at a stakeholders meeting of Ogun Central Senatorial District, held at the Hilltop residence of former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba. The tone of the report in particular, published by an obviously biased blog, reveals nothing more than a war operation by apologists for detractors …

Oladeji Adedamola Adedayo did not start his university journey with Physiology as his first choice. After missing the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery with a UTME score of 218, he decided to stay at the College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, where he studied Physiology. What seemed like a setback ultimately turned into a decisive turning point. Graduating with …