The Obidient Movement has accused Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, of using political thugs to block roads in Makurdi and disrupt the movement of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Directorate on Tuesday, the group alleged that armed thugs barricaded Gboko Road near the Makurdi Airport….
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to all political parties and candidates to conduct peaceful, issue-based campaigns and avoid hate speech ahead of the 2027 elections.
SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has promised to install 11 to 15 kilowatts of solar power on every Nigerian roof within 11 months of taking office if elected in 2027.
The Federal Government has released the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the financial disbursement in Abuja. He confirmed that the funds cover eight months from January to August 2026. Consequently, this release fulfills…
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has rallied support in Imo State for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, urging Southeastern voters to align with the ruling party.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the conviction and 490-year jail term for ex-NEXIM MD Robert Orya following a N2.4 billion fraud prosecution. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a three-member appellate panel led by Justice Muhammed Danjuma dismissed the appeal for lacking merit. Consequently, the appellate court upheld the earlier…
Widespread political hostility and campaign intimidation are testing the national election peace accord across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Barely three weeks into the official campaign period, violent disruptions threaten early commitments to peaceful democratic processes. Consequently, civil society groups warn that escalating hostility risks disenfranchising voters and damaging electoral credibility. Therefore,…
Loyalists of Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu have traded fierce accusations over economic performance, foreign capital flight, and historical legal files.
Former presidential candidates have called on President Bola Tinubu to restore fuel subsidy measures to ease severe economic hardship across the country. Operating under the Coalition of Former Presidential Candidates (CFPC), the leaders addressed newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. Consequently, the group warned that petrol price deregulation has triggered hyperinflation and pushed millions into poverty….
The Code of Conduct Tribunal has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly seeking conversion into a full-fledged National Anti-Corruption Court equipped with 37 judges to conclude trials within six weeks.
