Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has declared support for the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to southern Nigeria. The party had earlier resolved at its national convention in Abuja to zone the ticket to the south for a single four-year term. Speaking at the convention…
Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos state, says he is confident of emerging victorious in the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and becoming the next governor of Lagos State. Hamzat spoke with journalists on Saturday after undergoing screening at the APC national headquarters in Abuja. Earlier, President Bola Tinubu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and…
NUJ Organises Capacity-Building Workshop The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Sokoto State Council, has organised a one-day workshop to strengthen journalists’ skills in judicial reporting and responsible news writing. The training took place in Sokoto on Saturday. It attracted journalists, legal experts, government officials, and former union leaders. Participants focused on professionalism, fairness, balance, and ethical…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to southern Nigeria for a single four-year term. The party announced the decision in a communiqué issued at the end of deliberations during its ongoing inaugural convention in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the decision aligns with the principles of power-sharing and rotational leadership…
Anti-Graft Agency Launches Nationwide Search 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 published the notice on its official website on Saturday. As a result, the announcement has drawn fresh attention…
The federal government has approved new reforms regulating the award and use of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities. The reforms aim to curb the abuse and commercialisation of honorary academic titles and restore credibility to the country’s higher education system. Speaking after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Maruf Tunji Alausa described the…
The president Bola Tinubu administration says recent meetings between Nuhu Ribadu and top United States officials will strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and regional security. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to Tinubu on information and strategy, said Ribadu visited the United States from May 4 to May 6 for…
Alex Otti says he has received a free governorship nomination form from the leadership of the Labour Party ahead of the next election in Abia State. In a post on X on Friday, Otti said the nomination form was presented to him by the national working committee (NWC) of the party at the Abia governor’s…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has announced plans to prosecute 142 suspected criminals across the state. The suspects allegedly committed offences including kidnapping, cultism, anti-grazing violations, and violent clashes between farmers and herders. Amotekun Shifts Focus to Prosecution State Commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed the development…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the mob killing of two men in Bunga Hamlet, Warji Local Government Area. The command confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib. Victims Attacked by Mob According to the police, the incident happened on May…
