Dawaki Dumps APC for NDC in Kano Move
Mustapha Bala Dawaki, a former Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Dawaki, who previously represented a federal constituency in Kano State, joined the opposition party a week after losing the APC ticket for the 2027 elections following a consensus arrangement […]
Amnesty Urges Rescue After Kwara Abduction Attack
The Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently secure the release of residents abducted during an armed attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, where gunmen also reportedly set part of the Emir’s palace on fire. In a statement on Monday, the organisation condemned the 25 May 2026 incident, […]
Igboho Awaits FG Approval for Security Network
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, says he is awaiting approval from the Federal Government to begin operations aimed at tackling insecurity in the South-West. Igboho stated that his proposed security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network, is fully prepared to assist in flushing out terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal groups operating in forests across the […]
Monguno Delivers Borno LGA for Tinubu at APC Primaries
Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chief Whip of the Senate and representative of Borno North Senatorial District, has delivered Monguno Local Government Area for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries. The exercise, held in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere, recorded strong turnout from party members, including youth groups, women, and […]
Bandits Raid Kwara Emir’s Palace, Abduct 10 Residents
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an early-morning attack by suspected bandits on the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on May 25, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations […]
Achievers University Uncovers N457m Fee Fraud Scheme
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, says it has uncovered a major financial fraud involving ₦457,508,645 following a Students’ Fees Payment Audit Exercise concluded on Friday. The institution disclosed that the irregularities involved staff and students who allegedly diverted school fees by hacking into the university’s payment portal and redirecting payments into personal accounts. The acting […]
APC Releases Lagos Reps, Assembly Primary Winners
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State chapter has released the list of winners of its House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state party chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, confirming the conclusion of the party’s […]
ADC Picks Zakari Mohammed as Kwara Governorship Candidate
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State ahead of the next general election. Mohammed, who was the sole aspirant for the position, was unanimously adopted as the party’s consensus candidate during the ADC governorship primary election. He […]
Military Tightens Security Ahead of Eid Celebrations
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has assured residents of the region of enhanced security measures ahead of the Eid El Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. In a statement issued ahead of the festivities, the military said troops had been strategically deployed across vulnerable areas in the North-East […]
Emir of Ilorin Sends Message to Nigerian Pilgrims
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended goodwill messages to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Arafat rites for the 2026 Hajj. In a statement issued on Monday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the monarch described the gathering at the […]
