Politics

The crisis engulfing the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is intensifying by the day as two different factions in the party have fielded parallel candidates for elected positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction controlled by FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike, and another faction loyal to Seyi Makinde but led by Tanimu Turaki have handed over certificates of return …

Post views: 13 By Wakawaka Sports Heartland Queens will look to cap off a historic campaign by taking on Nasarawa Amazons in the 2026 Federation Cup Final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Saturday 11 July 2026. The Imo State-based women’s football team has made history by becoming the first team from the South East to …

The Kebbi State Government has raised the alarm over the emergence of a new terrorist group identified as “Sai Mallam”, warning that the sect is gaining ground in some parts of the state. This was revealed by State Security Advisor, Danladi Ribah, during a high-level security meeting with the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the North West, …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the historic Constitution Amendment Bill calling for the establishment of state police across the federation, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s decade-long effort to decentralize the police and strengthen the country’s security architecture. President Bola Tinubu had earlier forwarded the Constitutional Amendment Bill to the Senate as part of broader efforts …

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has called on Nigerians to view citizenship as a sacred covenant that requires active participation in building peace, unity and security across the country, urging them to partner with government to address insecurity. President Obasa made this appeal during the 17th Annual Hijrah and Du’a Conference …

Post views: 42 Donald Ude – Abakaliki The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has unveiled plans to build a new cement factory in Ebonyi State. The Executive Governor stated this while leading some Chinese contractors and engineers around NIGERCEM, Nkalagu, Ishielu LGA explained that the reason for the project to build a new cement …

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of 259.28 million naira for the second quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 238% over the 76.81 million naira generated in the same period in 2025. Addressing journalists in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Controller of the Customs Area, Oladapo Afeni, attributed the …

By Ayo Kehinde The Kaduna Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a Magistrates Court sitting at NDA Junction, Kaduna, over the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos area of ​​the state, as the state government hailed the development as a vital step towards justice and strengthening the rule of law. The suspects were arraigned following …

Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore will remain detained at Kuje Correctional Center until June 30.The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday deferred ruling on his bail application in an ongoing cybercrime and defamation trial. Judge Mohammed Umar set sentencing for Tuesday, June 30, and rejected a separate request by Sowore’s lawyers for his temporary release pending the court’s decision. …

Post views: 36 The President of the Imo State Football Association (Imo FA), Barrister Ifeanyi Dike, has constituted a three-man committee to oversee the affairs of the Heartland FC Columbia Supporters Club following the cancellation of the club’s chairmanship elections held at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Monday. Lawyer Dike announced the decision shortly after reviewing reports of …