Abduction: Tinubu sends Ribadu, IGP, Gbajabiamila, ministers to Oyo villages

 A presidential delegation is on its way to Esiele and Yawota villages in Orire and Ogbomosho LGAs of Oyo State, following the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in schools in the state.

 

ADC: Atiku visits Hayatu-Deen in Lagos

 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday visited one of his rivals for the party’s ticket, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, at his residence in Lagos.

 

If you interfere in Rivers politics you are looking for trouble – Wike warns state govs

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned state governors against interfering in the politics of Rivers State.

 

Insecurity, hardship worsening in Nigeria — David Mark raises alarm

 National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has expressed concern over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria.

 

NDC presidential ticket: I accept to be Peter Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso

 Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday accepted his ratification as the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

 

‘Height of cluelessness’ – APC hits Makinde, demands his resignation

The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has lashed out at Governor Seyi Makinde over his comments on the security situation in the state, describing them as a misrepresentation of the constitutional responsibilities of state governors.

 

Jonathan must reject proxy presidential ticket — Keyamo

 Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to a presidential ticket allegedly being promoted by a political group.

 

‘This waste must stop’ —Peter Obi vows to reduce corruption, cost of governance if elected president

 

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, says his administration will work to drastically reduce corruption in Nigeria if elected president in 2027.

 

2027: Labour Party affirms Agbese Reps candidate for Ado, Okpokwu, Ogabdibo

The member representing Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has been affirmed as the consensus candidate of the Labour Party for the 2027 House of Representatives election.

 

Over 416 arrested as clashes erupt across France after PSG’s UCL victory

The French Ministry of Interior says over 416 people were detained nationwide after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets across the country during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory.

 

Nigeria too great to be intimidated by insurgents — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

 First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is too strong and resilient to be intimidated by insurgents.

 

2027: Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party faction picks Chibuzo Okereke as presidential candidate

The Labour Party, led by Nenadi Usman, has formally presented Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

 

Gunmen invade Anambra community to enforce Biafra Day, engage security in shootout

Unidentified men riding on motorcycles and wielding AK-47 assault rifles on Saturday invaded Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area, forcing indigenes to close their shops in observance of the Biafra Day celebration.

 

‘He won’t be a spare tyre’ —Peter Obi says running mate Kwankwaso will be equal partner

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he will run an inclusive government in partnership with Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, if elected president.

 

Oyo kidnap: I’m powerless without control of security agencies — Makinde laments

 

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the federal control of security agencies had left him incapacitated in the recent kidnap attack and other security challenges in the state.