Ardo Zubariu and Chinsom Nwakanma, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, stated that Igbos in the nation’s capital contributed significantly to the ruling party’s victory in the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Council election. Zubariu and Nwakanma, APC chieftains, signed a joint statement on Saturday. According to them, the APC would not have won five … Read more
Igbo traditional priestesses paid a visit to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), at Sokoto Prison. The priestesses, who are members of the Titled Spiritual Mothers of Igboland, were led on the tour on Wednesday by Chief Mrs Oliaku Chika Ibeneme, also known as Nne Mmanwu Igbo Niine (Mother of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, or BoT, is in the second day of an emergency meeting called to discuss the party’s future following Monday’s Court of Appeal decision. The verdict has consequences for the party’s leadership structure and convention dates. Under the supervision of BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara, members convened a high-level conference … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged its members to set personal interests aside and strive for the party’s overall benefit. The party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) released a communique following its Expanded Emergency Meeting on Wednesday. The BoT thanked Nigerians’ support, loyalty, and solidarity with the PDP, as indicated by the ongoing nationwide e-registration … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, or BoT, has selected former Niger State Governor Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu as its Secretary. The appointment was overwhelmingly confirmed at the BoT’s expanded emergency meeting in Asokoro, Abuja, following discussions on major problems impacting the party’s leadership and internal structure. The conference, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, … Read more
The Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele’s nomination as a minister-designate in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after the nominee was approved by a voice vote in the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is anticipated to succeed Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. A few days following … Read more
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