The convoy of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, came under attack on Thursday evening. The incident occurred along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway as Gubio and his entourage returned to Maiduguri from Damasak. Damasak, a border town in northern Borno, is about 190 kilometres from Maiduguri. Gubio had visited the town…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reopen an alleged financial crimes case involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Agbonayinma, through his lawyer, Hannibal Uwaifo of Sagitarian Law Firm, gave the EFCC 14 days to act on the request. The former lawmaker warned…
The Presidency has clarified that the United States case involving President Bola Tinubu is not a criminal matter. It described the case as a civil dispute over access to government records under the US Freedom of Information Act. The clarification followed reports and political commentary about the proceedings before the United States District Court for…
The Nigeria Police Force has paid ₦2.317bn in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries of deceased police officers. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on Thursday in Abuja. The payments covered the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years, according to the police. Disu said the…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has vowed to protect his votes in the 2027 general election. Obi made the declaration on Thursday during a town hall meeting with voters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, focused on the 2027 election and the challenges facing the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that they can criticise or attack him without fear of government reprisals. The President made the statement on Thursday at the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria in Abuja. Tinubu was represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Tinubu…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has alleged that some NECO examination questions sold for as little as ₦3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other education stakeholders. He described the level of examination malpractice…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has sparked controversy after alleging that economic hardship and insecurity can influence how poor Nigerians vote. Wike made the comment on Wednesday while discussing the relationship between poverty, insecurity and voter behaviour. According to the minister, political actors can gain leverage over vulnerable communities by keeping them in difficult economic conditions….
A US-based lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has claimed it was offered $3 million to stop its campaign against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. made the claim in a statement on its X account on Wednesday. The firm said a highly placed individual made the offer on behalf of…
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has marked his 65th birthday with the successful completion of 65 free surgeries for children in Lagos. Obi disclosed this on Thursday after attending the final follow-up clinic and appreciation programme at Mother Mary Hospital, Isolo. The medical initiative formed part of activities to mark his 65th birthday. Obi…
