Yusuf Buhari, the son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has chosen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to run for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Yusuf picked the ticket unchallenged during a stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, when he was … Read more
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has declared that oil and petrol prices will shortly fall. Trump predicted that costs would fall following the Middle East war involving Iran. Trump told reporters on Friday that he “prefers” not to resume large-scale strikes on Iran and is still talking. When asked if he is … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a national emergency on Friday, citing insecurity and poverty as serious challenges to employment, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders in Eagle Square, the president stated that good labour cannot exist in a society marked by fear and economic misery. His statements were in line … Read more
The Nigerian Army has thwarted another attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Yobe State, forcing the rebels to retreat in disarray. This was revealed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert from Lake Chad. Makama reported that the incident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on … Read more
A student from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, was discovered dead in his flat after allegedly committed suicide in his off-campus residence. The lifeless body of the deceased student, Audi Emmanuel, was discovered dangling from a rope and exuding an awful stench. The tragedy, which occurred along Awolowo Road in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, and an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprises, before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The duo were re-arraigned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on an amended five-count charge … Read more
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerian youngsters to take up the burden of maintaining and improving the country’s democracy. He recognised them as a crucial factor in ensuring the country’s current and future stability. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing national reforms, Professor Yilwatda urged young … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force claims that, in coordination with EFCC operatives, it successfully secured the release of fourteen victims kidnapped by marine pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways. According to a statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the victims were rescued as a result of continued intelligence-driven operations, strong inter-agency teamwork, and coordinated tactical actions … Read more
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has stated that he intends to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Datti Baba-Ahmed declared this on Tuesday while answering questions during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. He attributed his decision to internal divisions inside the Labour Party, … Read more
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has backed Mustapha Gubio, his immediate former Commissioner for Works, as his chosen candidate for the 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for a potentially tough party primary. Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s spokeswoman, confirmed the news on Tuesday, praising Gubio as … Read more