FCT election: Peaceful process, impressive turnout mark polls in Karu/Nyanya By Bola Oladipupo The Karu/Nyanya corridor of the Federal Capital Territory witnessed a peaceful electoral process on Saturday, as the council polls progressed without significant disruptions. Across several polling units visited, the exercise was characterised by orderly conduct, as voters turned out to exercise their…
DSS to arraign ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime Feb. 25 By Dally Iyamu The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 over alleged cybercrime and breaches of national security, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High…
FCT area council polls: Wike declares Friday work-free, imposes movement restriction The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day ahead of the Area Council elections slated for Saturday, February 21. Wike also announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 8pm on Friday…
APC Ward Congress turns bloody in Ondo, Two feared dead Report reaching out desk from Idare local government area of Ondo State says the All Progressives Congress, APC ward Congress holding in Ondo State has turned bloody Report gathered that three people were badly injured in a fractal that ensured during the ward Congress, while…
Trouble for El-Rufai as EFCC detains Ex-Gov over alleged N432bn fraud, phone tapping scandal By Lai Gidado Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at its Jabi headquarters in Abuja over allegations of N432 billion embezzlement during his tenure in office. El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna…
Boat Mishap: Gov. Idris Consoles Yauri people Over Death of 14 People By JAMIL GULMA, Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has consoled the people of Yauri Local Government Area and Yauri Emirate over the boat mishap that claimed the lives of 14 people. He sympathized with the immediate family…
Fresh crack in Aiyedatiwa’s camp as senior Media appointees quit Fresh cracks have emerged within the administration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa following the resignation of two senior media aides in less than 48 hours, sparking speculation of deeper discontent within the government. Pastor Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, who about a month ago reportedly threatened to step down…
President Tinubu to embark on one-day official visit to Kebbi State President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the state, the President will also flag off the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu…
INEC fixes 2027 election timetable … Presidential, NASS polls hold Feb. 20 … Governorship, State Assembly elections set for March 6 … Chairman Amupitan affirms commission’s independence amid reform debates. By Lai Gidado The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially fixed the 2027 general elections. The commission scheduled the presidential and National Assembly polls…
Two Burnt to Death, Eight Injured as Minibus Explodes on Lagos Road The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that two persons the driver and a female passenger, were burnt to death while eight others sustained injuries after a minibus caught fire along the Okota-Mile 2 road in the Isolo area of the…
