2027: ADP presidential aspirant sues party, INEC over nomination
A presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party, Dr Johnson Chukwuka, has dragged the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the emergence of Abbas-Bin Aliyu as the party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election. His campaign media team disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja […]
Atiku govt will cut fuel, food costs within one year – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said an Atiku Abubakar-led administration would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within its first year in office. Amaechi made the claim on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised the economic policies of President Bola […]
States generate N114bn from road taxes in three years
The 36 states generated N113.94bn from road taxes between 2023 and 2025, an analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown. According to the NBS Internally Generated Revenue at State Level 2025, the figure comprised N40.14bn collected in 2023, N23.92bn in 2024 and N49.88bn in 2025, according to state-level Internally Generated Revenue […]
Three arraigned for assaulting police
The Ogun State Police Command has said it will charge three suspects before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court for alleged obstruction and serious assault of police officers performing their lawful duties. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, adding that the suspects would be charged […]
Police arrest three over killing of woman in Oyo
Three suspected members of an armed robbery gang have been arrested after allegedly confessing to their involvement in the killing of a woman during a robbery attack in the Wofun Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The victim, 44-year-old Mrs Wahab Rukayat, was killed during the attack, while other occupants of the residence were seriously […]
Kaduna gov pardons 27 inmates to mark 66th Independence anniversary
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 27 inmates serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. The exercise brings to more than 500 the number of inmates who have benefited from the governor’s prerogative of mercy since he assumed office in […]
Sowore seeks NYSC scrapping after corps members’ abduction
The African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate suspension and eventual scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps scheme following the abduction of prospective corps members in Imo State. Sowore, in a post on X on Saturday, said the recent abduction of young Nigerians travelling to their orientation camps exposed […]
