The controversy over the ADC Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general election has taken a new turn. A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is not the party’s presidential candidate. Instead, the faction announced Professor Chris Uba as […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums […]
Gov Okpebholo Urges Governors to Take Ownership of State Security, Defends Tinubu’s Fight Against Insecurity Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on governors across the 36 states of the federation to assume greater responsibility for addressing security challenges within their respective jurisdictions, insisting that sustainable peace can only be achieved through effective sub-national […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies and improved intelligence gathering as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Speaking while receiving participants of Course 25 of the Defence Intelligence College (DIC), Abuja, at the Government House in Owerri, the governor said tackling […]
By Sophia Afolabi Two suspected scrap metal scavengers have lost their lives following an explosion along Old Nekede Road in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The incident was confirmed by the Imo State Police Command in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, who said the affected area was immediately […]
The Lagos State Police Command has started an investigation after a suspicious parcel arrived at the home of FirstBank Managing Director, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. The package contained two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai confirmed the incident during a press briefing in Ikeja. According to him, a gateman received the parcel on behalf […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to deliver its ruling on an application by human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail. The decision was announced on Wednesday by Justice Mohammed Umar during proceedings in the case instituted by the […]
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello seeking to strike out a ₦110 billion fraud charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling clears the way for the trial to continue. Justice Maryanne […]
Fresh controversy has emerged in Nigeria’s political space as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) moved to challenge a court decision ordering the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party. Appearing before the Court of Appeal in Abuja, INEC expressed shock over the Federal High Court’s judgment, insisting […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has urged those behind recent abductions across the country to release their victims immediately and unconditionally. He also declared that no political party can attain power through kidnapping, banditry, or other forms of criminality. Speaking at the flag-off of the APC campaign for the Edo South Senatorial District local […]
