that four Senate members have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senators Ikra Bilbis of Zamfara Central, Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central, Amos Yohanna of Adamawa North, and Ipalibo Harry Banigo of Rivers West represent their respective senatorial districts. Their defections were formally announced during Wednesday’s … Read more
Operatives from the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, apprehended a 21-year-old suspected armed robber in Sapele, Delta State. The culprit was apprehended about 03:35 a.m. on March 1, 2026 The operatives also found a manufactured Beretta pistol loaded with eight rounds of live ammo that the suspect had hidden. The … Read more
Muslim worshippers were seized by gunmen suspected of being bandits during Taraweeh prayers at a mosque in Azara community, Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The tragedy happened at night, when residents gathered for Ramadan prayers. According to a neighbourhood source, the attackers assaulted the area, blasting bullets into the air to terrify neighbours before … Read more
The Edo State Government has ordered that all political appointees, public servants, and government functionaries who intend to run for elective political seats in the upcoming general election quit immediately. Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, made this statement available to journalists in Benin City. The letter was dated February 28, 2026. … Read more
Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 members for the State Security Network Agency, commonly known as the Amotekun Corps. This was revealed in a statement signed by Corps Commander Brig Gen Alade Adedigba (rtd.), which was made available. The Corps commander stated that the recruiting is … Read more
Senator Nenadi Usman, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that the issue over the accompanying proviso to Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides for manual transmission of election results, is exaggerated. The LP chairman addressed at the ‘Live Citizens Town Hall’ on the new Electoral Act 2026 under … Read more
Oyejide Sunkanmi, the young leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, often known as SUCO, has switched to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sunkanmi resigned on Monday in a letter to the party’s leader, Abayomi Tella. He thanked the party for developing him politically and pleaded for understanding over his decision. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Nigerian government to simplify the recently modified Electoral Act so that voters can understand it. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, stated that what Nigeria requires is clear legislation on the Electoral Act, written in simple language that is understandable to all Nigerians. Prof Amupitan made the … Read more
The South-South Zonal Office of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has increased coordination with Calabar transport unions to combat the spread of illicit firearms. At a sensitisation session on Wednesday, drivers and transport union officials were urged to collaborate closely with the Centre to prevent illicit weaponry … Read more
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a strong warning about the increasing occurrences of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian universities. This comes as the NUC reiterated that sanctions will be enforced on both organisations and people who breach its guidelines. The Commission issued a statement on Thursday outlining 16-point … Read more