Police Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims, Kill Four Suspects in Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command says a joint security operation rescued 21 kidnap victims, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, after a gun battle with suspected kidnappers that left four suspects dead. Commissioner of Police Naziru Kankarofi disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, saying security agencies launched an immediate […]

Tinubu Could Win 2027 Election if Opposition Remains Divided — Duke

Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate Donald Duke says President Bola Tinubu could win the 2027 presidential election if opposition parties fail to unite behind a single candidate. Duke made the remarks on Monday where he discussed ongoing efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 election. According to him, a […]

Northern Youth Group Gives Construction Firm Seven-Day Ultimatum

The Northern Youths Consultative Council of Nigeria (NYCCN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Infiouest International Construction Company over allegations of assault, intimidation and inhumane treatment of Nigerian workers on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway project. The group warned that it would mobilise youth organisations to barricade the company’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, if its demands are […]

ADC Explains Atiku’s Absence From G100 Opposition Summit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained why its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, did not attend the G100 opposition summit held in Abuja on Monday. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the summit was designed as a meeting of political parties rather than presidential candidates, making Atiku’s absence inconsequential. Speaking on Tuesday during an […]

$14.86m Fraud: EFCC Summons Ex-Gov Sylva for Questioning

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to appear before the agency for Bayelsa State Governor, over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this on Monday while responding to allegations by Sylva that the commission had allowed itself to be used as […]

Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches With Focus on Women’s, Children’s Healthcare

Hajia Zainab Arike Kawu has officially launched the Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving access to healthcare for women, children and vulnerable families. Speaking at the launch, which coincided with her birthday celebration, Kawu said the foundation was established out of a desire to serve communities and provide hope through accessible […]

Tinubu Can Travel Wherever He Wants, Abati Tells Atiku

  Arise Television anchor Reuben Abati has dismissed concerns raised by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s three-week working vacation in Europe. Speaking on Monday during The Morning Show, Abati described some of the questions from Atiku’s camp as “embarrassing” and said they appeared not to have been properly researched. […]

INEC Denies Replacing NDC Candidates With Unauthorised Names

The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that it replaced candidates nominated by the Nigeria Democratic Congress with unauthorised names in some constituencies in Anambra State. The commission said the responsibility for nominating candidates and uploading their details to the INEC portal rests solely with political parties. The clarification followed allegations by the NDC […]

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), […]