2027: Atiku, ADC to amend Tinubu eligibility suit
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have moved to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, with the Federal High Court in Abuja fixing October 13, 2026, to hear the application. The suit also joined the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral […]
2027: Oyo APC gov candidate confident of victory
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has stated that the party is strategically positioned to win all the major elective positions in the state come the 2027 general elections. He made this known during the inauguration of Local Government Campaign Managers for the BSA/Adedeji team at the […]
Three Nigerians killed in South Africa within four days — Consulate
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the incidents had raised fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in the country. […]
Police arrest two over killing of officer’s wife in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer at Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, alias “Full”, and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba”, were arrested on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following […]
FG seeks fresh $1.5bn World Bank loan
The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early […]
Shettima returns after leading delegation to UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 after the President mandated him to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual global gathering. According to a statement issued by […]
APC chairmen reject Wike’s coalition, demand defection
Several state chapters of the All Progressives Congress have rejected the Rainbow Coalition being promoted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, with party leaders asking the former Rivers State governor to formally join the ruling party if he is genuinely committed to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The reactions followed a renewed […]
Edo Special Court To Deliver First Verdict In Kidnapping Case September 29
In a Press Statement Signed by Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, the Edo State Government has announced that the Edo State Special Criminal Court sitting in Benin City will on September 29 deliver its first judgment in a high-profile kidnapping case. According to the statement with […]
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Confirms Passing Of His Mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome
The President of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, has officially confirmed the passing of his beloved mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome. Speaking live during Day 2 of the Global Day of Prayer, September 2026 edition, Pastor Chris announced that his mother, fondly called “Big Mummy”, transited to glory on Friday […]
Military rescues 125 kidnap victims, arrests over 50
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have rescued 125 kidnapped victims, arrested more than 50 suspected terrorists, kidnappers and collaborators, and neutralised several others in operations across the country. The troops also disrupted oil theft operations in the Niger Delta, recovering more than 260,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and dismantling illegal storage facilities. […]
