FG Deploys Soldiers to Safe Guard Benin Republic's Democratic Transition

 

The Nigerian Army says it deployed troops to the Republic of Benin in April 2026 in a proactive move aimed at supporting democratic stability and preventing any breakdown of law and order during the country’s electioneering period.

Fubara Says Rivers Secretariat Project to Be Completed in 2027

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the State Secretariat Complex, which is undergoing massive reconstruction, will be ready for use by the first quarter (Q1) of 2027.

Army Kills Two Suspected Bandits in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have neutralised two suspected armed bandits during a tactical operation in Akate District, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State.

We’re the ADC, David Mark, Atiku’s camp a faction — Dumebi Kachikwu

Dumebi Kachikwu has dismissed suggestions that his bloc constitutes a faction within theAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC).

 

Wike Endorses APC Governorship Candidate Kingsley Chinda in Rivers

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday threw his weight behind the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State

 

ADC presidential primary: Hayatudeen casts vote in Borno

 A presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatudeen, has voted in the party’s ongoing presidential primary election.

 

ADC presidential primary: Amaechi casts vote in Rivers

Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has cast his vote in the party’s ongoing presidential primary election.

 

Kidnapped Passengers Escape After Bandits Doze Off in Kogi Forest

Several passengers abducted along the Itobe-Ajegwu-Anyigba road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State have escaped after their captors fell asleep in the forest.

2027: We Endorsed Tinubu for Osun, Yoruba Interest – Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said his administration and political family endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 in the best interest of Osun State and the Yoruba people. 

Obama Honours Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

A former United States President, Barack Obama, has paid tribute to America’s fallen service members in a Memorial Day message, honouring their sacrifice and service to the country.

Oyo Abduction: Regulate Influx of People, Okada Riders - NBA to Makinde

The Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch, on Monday, charged the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to take a keen interest in the ceaseless influx of people into the state amid the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, penultimate Friday.

Democracy Has Come to Stay - Atiku Hails ADC Primary

 

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria following the party’s nationwide primary elections.

Why Fubara Withdrew from 2027 Governorship Race - Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race was in line with a political peace agreement reached to stabilise the state.

FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday as Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir

The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, will be observed as public holidays across Nigeria in commemoration of Eid-el-Kabir.

APC Presidential Primaries Produced Inflated Results – Atiku’s Aide

Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, alleging that the vote-counting process produced inflated results as part of a rigging strategy.