Politics

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Wike-backed PDP releases election schedule, pegs presidential form at N51 million Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the schedule and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.Read more 2. Edun, Dangiwa resigns, not fired – President The Presidency …

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Friday declared the former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, as the winner of the February 25 election in Benue North senatorial district. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on February 27 declared Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election in the district. …

Calum McFarlane will take charge on an interim basis for the remainder of Chelsea’s season, starting with the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United in four days’ time. Chelsea have parted ways with manager Liam Rosenior, just 107 days after taking charge at Stamford Bridge, following a damaging run of results that left the club’s season in serious danger. The …

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has overturned a final decision in a high-stakes legal battle over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening uncertainty within the opposition party. The apex court, which convened in Abuja on Wednesday, postponed the decision after all parties formally received their written submissions. The five-member panel was headed by Justice Mohammed Garba. At the center …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of the alleged coup plotters in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Judge Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, also ordered an expedited hearing in the case. Judge Abdulmalik equally ordered the DSS to allow lawyers and family members to meet the defendants within a reasonable time. …

A Nigerian political communicator, Segun Sowunmi, is set to play a vital role as global policymakers and security experts gather in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday for a high-level Capitol Hill forum on terrorism and religious violence in Nigeria. The forum is expected to attract a broad spectrum of participants, including lawmakers, legal experts, religious leaders and security analysts, to …

Top scorer Erling Haaland arrived early and the only goal of the game in 5 minutes of play was enough to put Manchester City top of the table and relegate defeated Burnley to the league. Jeremy Doku provided the assist. City have hit form at the right time and look in an ominous state of mind, recovering nine points from …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The party, in a schedule released on Wednesday in Abuja by its National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, pegged the total cost of the presidential expression of interest and nomination form at N51 million. It …

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared $2.036 trillion between the federal government, states and local government councils (LGCs). The revenue was shared at the FAAC’s April meeting in Abuja. The total distributable revenue of N2.036 trillion comprised statutory revenue of N1.320 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N515.391 billion and Agmentation of N200 billion. A statement issued by …

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.036 trillion among the federal government, states and local government councils (LGCs) for March 2026, reflecting improved statutory revenue performance driven largely by stronger tax collection. The allocation was approved at the April 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement issued after the session. The distributable …