Tension erupted on Saturday at Polling Unit 4, Ward 2, in Ilawe-Ekiti during the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election following a clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged vote buying. ...
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has declared that the National Assembly will not amend Nigeria’s Electoral Act before the 2027 general elections, insisting that the current law must be allowed to run its full course before any fresh changes are considered. ...
Gunmen have killed a pregnant woman and a young man in a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers invaded the area at about 10 ...
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday, cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oyebanji voted at Polling Unit 03 in Ikogosi, where he is also seeking re-election for a second term. See pictures below: The ...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has criticised the performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), saying technical glitches delayed his accreditation during Saturday’s voting exercise. Oluyede, who voted at Unit 6, ...
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has said opposition presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are unwilling to acknowledge what he described as positive developments in Nigeria’s economy, particularly the country’s rising ...
The Ekiti governorship election has been hit by fresh controversy after allegations emerged from Isaac Fayose over the handling of Permanent Voter Cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission Independent National Electoral Commission. Isaac Fayose, a public commentator and brother ...
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69. His death occurred in the early hours of Saturday, sparking reactions across political and traditional circles in the state. Katagum served as Deputy ...
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday arrived at the polling unit of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, during the ongoing governorship election in the state. The presence of the anti-graft agency raised fresh attention at ...
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has alleged that Nigeria could face political unrest if the 2027 general election is manipulated in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Melaye, in a video obtained by Politcs Nigeria on his Facebook page on ...
The police in Niger State have arrested nine suspects, including two boutique owners based in Jabi, Abuja, over their alleged involvement in armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and culpable homicide. The suspects are also accused of operating a criminal network that ...
The United States has announced plans to gradually withdraw funding for HIV/AIDS programmes in South Africa, citing concerns over the country’s treatment of its white Afrikaner minority. A US State Department official said the decision was influenced by South Africa’s ...
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), has allege that bandits terrorising communities may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made the revelation in Kaduna ...
Tension gripped Birnin Gwari town in Kaduna State on Friday after residents staged a protest over fresh attacks linked to suspected “repentant” bandits operating in the area. The protest followed the killing of a commercial driver and the abduction of ...
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has declared that no politician can become President through deceit, insisting that truth, accountability, and a verifiable record of service remain the hallmarks of credible leadership. Umahi made the remarks ...
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has finally spoken publicly after being cleared of bribery charges in the United Kingdom, describing the lengthy legal battle as deeply traumatic and damaging to her reputation. Speaking in an interview with the ...
A series of desperate tactics have been uncovered as the military works to rescue dozens of pupils and teachers abducted by Boko Haram in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. More than a month after the May 15 mass ...
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has moved to address growing security concerns in Edo State and across the country, summoning native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting at his palace. ...
Hundreds of Nigerians awaiting evacuation from South Africa have raised alarm over worsening hardship, as delays in the Federal Government’s repatriation process leave many stranded without food, shelter, or financial support. Several affected Nigerians, including women, children and elderly persons, ...
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released key guidelines for the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise into key paramilitary agencies. The Board also urged applicants to disregard unofficial directives on dress code and document requirements ahead ...