2027: PDP holds rally, declares readiness to reclaim Kwara

 

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State on Monday declared its readiness to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party has emerged stronger and more united following its recent national convention.

Iyabo Ojo’s ‘Arinzo’ grosses N104.8m, becomes highest Easter opener

 

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has announced that her latest film, Return of Arinzo, has emerged as the highest-grossing movie of the Easter weekend at the Nigerian box office.

FG Uncovered 45,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ Through BVN Integration – Kemi Adeosun

Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that the integration of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system into the federal payroll helped uncover approximately 45,000 ghost workers, exposing massive payroll fraud that had drained public resources for years.  

Gov. Radda Holds Emergency Security Meeting After Deadly Bandit Attacks in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has convened an emergency Security Council meeting at the Government House following deadly bandit attacks that claimed the life of a police officer and injured two civilians.  

Tinubu’s Ambition to Become Nigeria’s Paul Biya Will Fail – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of harboring ambitions to rule indefinitely like Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya.  

NYSC announces supplementary online registration for new corps members

 

The National Youth Service Corps has announced that supplementary online registration for recently uploaded prospective corps members will take place from Thursday, April 9, 2026, to Saturday, April 11 2026.

Enough of hollow rhetorics - Atiku criticizes Tinubu over recent attacks

 

Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent wave of attacks in parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to take more decisive steps to address insecurity.

ADC youths threaten nationwide protest, issue 72-hour ultimatum to INEC

The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognized in 2025 or face nationwide civic action.

 

I was detained for urging politicians to send sons to warfront - Dismissed Soldier

 A Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly called Soja Boi, has gone public with details of what he describes as a harsh and traumatic ordeal after his dismissal from the army.

 

NUJ joins calls for public apology from Wike over threat to ‘shoot’ Seun Okinbaloye

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to tender an apology over a remark he made about Seun Okinbaloye, a journalist with Channels Television.

 

Shettima Leads Tributes at Jega’s Wife’s Funeral

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday joined family members, associates, and dignitaries at the Janazah (funeral prayer) for Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega.

JUST IN: INEC’s derecognition plot to prevent us from fielding candidates, says ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described its derecognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a “plot” to prevent the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 general election.

 

Widows, traders, students raised N188m for my 2027 Yobe guber bid - Lawan

Ahmad Lawan, senator representing Yobe north and former senate president, says supporters have raised about N188 million to support his 2027 governorship bid.

 

Trump yet to sign off on Iran ceasefire deal – White House

 

The White House on Monday confirmed there was a deal under consideration for a 45-day ceasefire with Iran, but that President Donald Trump had “not signed off” on the proposal and is continuing the war.

Coalition backs Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN envoy, dismisses calls for review of posting

 

A coalition of civil society groups led by the National Good Governance Advocacy Network, NGGAN, has dismissed calls for the review of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s ambassadorial posting as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.