Windstorm strikes Kebbi settlements, destroying homes

Windstorms have reportedly caused devastation on many towns in Kebbi State’s Suru Local Government Area, destroying houses, food storage facilities, and property worth millions of naira. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, a member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly representing the Suru Constituency, told reporters that he visited the affected communities to assess the extent of … Read more

ISWAP attacks a military base in Borno, killing two troops and scores of militants.

At least two soldiers and an unspecified number of ISWAP fighters were killed during an attack on the Forward Operating Base, FOB MAGUMERI, in Borno State’s Magumeri Local Government Area, Sector 3. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of the Headquarters Joint Task Force, revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday early, when … Read more

Troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara

Three terrorists were neutralised by Nigerian Army personnel during Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and a stockpile of weaponry and ammunition was discovered during a battle patrol in Zamfara state. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, the troops conducted the fighting patrol in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, … Read more

APC and Accord quarrel over alleged withholding of council funds

The campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of withholding essential documents necessary for the payment of local government workers’ salaries. The claim was made in a statement issued in Osogbo on Thursday by Kola Olabisi, Co-Chairman (Print), AMBO Governorship Election Council’s Media Committee. … Read more

Be unbiased, Olofu reminds INEC as he selects Benue South ADC senatorial form

Dr. David Olofu, a senatorial candidate from Benue South running on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain independent and neutral ahead of the 2027 general election. The front-running senatorial candidate delivered the charge on Thursday when he officially picked up his candidacy and expression of … Read more

Ex-governorship candidate Funso Doherty dumps ADC

Funso Doherty, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Lagos State in 2023, has announced his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Doherty, who has previously indicated interest in running for the Lagos governorship again in 2027, announced his decision in a statement on Thursday. He claimed that continuous conflicts among the … Read more

Lagos APC guarantees aspirants free and fair gubernatorial primaries

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured contestants for the party’s governorship ticket of an open, fair, and credible primary process ahead of the 2027 elections. The assurance was delivered on Thursday at a meeting between party leaders and frontline governorship candidate Samuel Ajose. Speaking after the meeting, Lagos APC … Read more

Six Yobe APC guber hopefuls reject Wali’s adoption and demand a fair contest

Six All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidates have unanimously rejected the reported adoption of former Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Alh. Baba Mallam Wali, as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for Yobe State, insisting that only a free and fair primary election will suffice for them. They expressed their views in a statement issued … Read more

Muslims should provide the next governor of Oyo, according to the ICC

The Islamic Coordination Council, or ICC, has announced that Muslims should produce the next governor of Oyo State in the 2027 governorship election, contradicting recent sentiments ascribed to Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement signed by its chairman, Sulaiman Abanise, and secretary, Mas’ud Akintola, the council stated that its position was based on an established, … Read more

‘They threatened to kill us’ Five rescued Ogun students tell their ordeal with kidnappers

Five Gateway ICT Polytechnic students from Saapade, Ogun State, have shared their experiences after being rescued from kidnappers. simple food excursion resulted in the five youngsters’ harrowing abduction. They were kidnapped along the Isara-Ode route. To them, last Tuesday was more than just a day of liberty. The freed boys, relieved but obviously shaken,  about … Read more