The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the South for a single four-year term, with the North expected to produce the party’s candidate in 2031. The decision was adopted at the…

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has assured the commitment of the state government to a strategic partnership with Mutual Commitment Company Ltd, China, to establish a three-million-tonnes-per-annum limestone-to-cement industrial complex aimed at the economic transformation of the state. The…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Olatunde Badmus, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebrations and offered tips to octogenarians on how to live longer. Obasanjo, who spoke in…

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has honoured outstanding members of its graduating Class of 2026 for academic excellence, leadership, community service and contributions to campus life during its graduation awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a dinner ceremony…

The Lagos State Government will begin a month-long Ministerial Press Briefing on Monday, May 11, 2026, as members of the State Executive Council prepare to present reports of their activities and achievements under the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration over the past…

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday backed the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, saying the move reflects the party’s power-sharing arrangement and commitment to fairness. Kwankwaso spoke at…

A member of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, Shehu Tafoki, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after failing to get a consensus ticket for the 2027 general election. Mr Tafoki,…

The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development, FG-IFAD, Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, in Niger State has called on financial and insurance institutions to introduce flexible loan and insurance packages for farmers under its programme ahead of the farming season.…

The Chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has called for collective efforts by stakeholders to proffer solutions to internal disputes within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ombugu made the call during a press…

The Nigerian military has confirmed that terrorists attacked a Forward Operating Base in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, but said troops repelled the attack and killed scores of the terrorists. PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected Islamic State West…

In a move designed to accelerate the transformative agenda of his administration and deepen good governance, the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the appointment of seasoned professionals and innovative leaders dedicated to delivering results…

Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has called on the government to compensate social media activist Abubakar Idris Dadiyata and his family upon the conclusion of a fresh police investigation into his 2019 abduction. He made the demand while welcoming the…

South Africa has pushed back against Ghana’s request for a debate at the upcoming African Union summit on xenophobic attacks against African nationals, saying it already acted against recent xenophobic violence. In a statement issued on Friday, the country’s Ministry…

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday urged the Nigerian government to adequately compensate activist Abubakar Idris Dadiyata and his family if he is still alive. Kwankwaso was reacting to a report that Dadiyata was killed by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency posted the wanted notice on its website on…