Ogun APC, Hunye Clash Over 2027 Governorship Ticket
A fresh political dispute has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State after former governorship aspirant Abayomi Semako Hunye unveiled Abayomi Odunowo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election and insisted he remains in the race. Hunye, the immediate past Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), […]
Bashir El-Rufai Accuses Brother Bello in Public Family Feud
A public dispute has erupted between two sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, after Bashir El-Rufai launched a series of allegations against his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai, on social media. Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of hypocrisy, disloyalty to the family and […]
Kwara Records Mixed Compliance During Monthly Sanitation Exercise
Kwara State on Saturday conducted its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, with residents across the state participating in the last sanitation exercise for August. The exercise, held on the last Saturday of the month, was observed in several parts of Ilorin, where residents were expected to clean their surroundings and comply with the temporary restriction on […]
Sunderland Draw AC Milan in Europa League Phase
Sunderland have been drawn against seven-time European champions AC Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, marking their return to European competition for the first time in more than five decades. The draw, released by UEFA on Friday, will see the Black Cats travel to the San Siro as part of their […]
Kanu’s Lawyers Petition NBA, IBA Over Ongoing Trial
A legal team representing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA), alleging that the Federal Government cannot lawfully prosecute Kanu after what it describes as his illegal rendition from Kenya to Nigeria. The petition was submitted by the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu […]
Atiku Claims He Has Evidence of Tinubu’s Real Age
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has claimed he has evidence to support his assertion that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, saying he would present it in court if necessary. Atiku made the allegation during an interview with the BBC published on Friday. He did not provide the evidence during the […]
AFUSTA Acting Vice-Chancellor Resigns
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), Prof. Ismaila A. Mungadi, has resigned from his appointment, effective Friday, August 28, 2026. In a resignation letter addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Mungadi said recent developments had made it difficult for him to carry out […]
2027: Lawmaker, Lawyers Fault Atiku Over Tinubu Credentials
A member of the House of Representatives and a group of lawyers and policy analysts have criticised African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his renewed challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s academic, National Youth Service Corps and United States records ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Wale Ahmed, […]
Akwa Ibom Bans Use of Ambulances for Burials
The Akwa Ibom State Government has banned the use of ambulances to transport corpses for burial anywhere in the state, saying the practice now violates state law. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the policy on Thursday during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information in Uyo. John said the […]
My Staying in PDP Is for Kwarans — Saraki
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said his decision to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is driven by his commitment to the people of Kwara State, as he urged party members to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saraki spoke during the PDP Kwara South Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting […]
