Politics

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a landslide victory in the party’s primary elections held in the 33 local government areas of the state. Gbolarumi polled a total of 3,615 votes to defeat his sole …

By Saleh Perkush The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, has warned residents of the North-East to remain vigilant ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Kabir celebrations, revealing that remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province are planning possible attacks during the festive period. The military, however, assured citizens that extensive security measures had already been …

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s landslide victory in the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Dogara, who served as Bauchi State Coordinator and Collation Officer while also a member of the National Presidential Primary Election Committee, said …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the federal government of failing to fully comply with a Federal High Court ruling ordering the disclosure of details relating to Abuja’s controversial $460 million CCTV project, saying authorities have admitted they do not have detailed records of local contractors who benefited from the project. The human rights group revealed this …

2027: ADC affirms Malami, others as Kebbi candidates The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has announced the nomination of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The announcement, contained in a statement issued by Malami’s Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, also names other candidates for …

The Lagos State Government has stepped up its crackdown on environmental violations, arresting no fewer than 931 people for waste-related offenses within a year of ongoing enforcement operations across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Sunday during the 2026 ministerial press conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, saying the state has significantly strengthened …

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was made on Sunday during a special national convention held in Abuja, where the faction also unveiled its new leadership structure. The group, led by newly elected national president Alhaji Abdulkadir Mohammed Bashir, announced Kachikwu as …

The African Democratic Congress has confirmed its three consensus candidates for the Borno South, North and Central senatorial seats in the upcoming general elections. According to the party, Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa has emerged as the candidate for Borno South Bulama Fugu Ibrahim (Borno North), while Babagana Zanna is for the Borno Central senatorial ticket. This is because the opposition …

*Opposes ex-wife’s attempt to suspend judgment The latest is yet to be heard in the bitter love affair between former Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) Chairman, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo, and his ex-wife, ex-Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) staffer, Olufunke Otti, over control of a luxury property in Ikoyi. What began as a promising union between a wealthy shipping tycoon and his …

Post views: 71 By Akeem Busari Preparations for the 2026 Unity Cup, scheduled to take place from 26-30 May 2026 in London, have reached fever pitch, as organizers have taken a step further with the announcement of the appointment of renowned FIFA-licensed football agent, Dr. Drew Uyi, as the tournament’s official cultural ambassador. Reacting to the news, an elated …