The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has affirmed a former member of the National Assembly, Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Chairman of…

Troops have neutralised a suspected notorious kidnap kingpin identified as Idi Yaya during a security operation in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Details of the incident were contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola…

The Accord Party in Ogun State has announced Okewole Olaniyi as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The party chairman, Michael Oke, announced this during the party’s governorship and House of Assembly primaries held at its secretariat in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup. The three-time African champions romped to a confident 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday night, inspired by a brilliant debut from Femi Azeez.…

Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has described the sealing of Falomo Mosque in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State as provocative and unjust. MURIC made the declaration in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement was…

The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has felicitated with the Muslim community on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. She appealed for fervent prayers to address the nation’s security challenges and other pressing issues. Animashaun,…

Popular broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdulraman Muhammed, the party’s National Deputy Secretary announced Mr Hamzat as the authentic candidate in a video posted…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has disclosed that no fewer than 43 vessels carrying petroleum products, food supplies and other cargoes are scheduled to arrive at the Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island Port in Lagos. According…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following a court order for him to begin serving a 75-year prison term for money laundering. Justice James Omotosho…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has joined Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to reject the yet-to-be announced results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise. In a statement posted on his…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has urged motorists plying the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to remain patient and strictly observe traffic regulations amid rising congestion along the route. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, gave the advice in a statement…

The National Insurance Commission has granted an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, making it the first fully licensed partnering insurtech company in Nigeria under the country’s evolving insurance regulatory framework. The commission said the development reflects its commitment…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to hand over the former Minister for Power, Saleh Mamman to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is emerging from difficult economic times. The President declared that “the walk through the dark tunnel is over” as Muslims across the nation celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Tinubu made the declaration in a…

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Tuesday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a video shared on X on Tuesday.…