2027: I am Jagaban, they can’t scare me — Tinubu boasts

President Bola Tinubu has declared that no amount of pressure or intimidation will distract him from pursuing his vision for Nigeria.

 

US-based Nigerians fault Florida lawmaker’s call for Matawalle’s removal

Nigerians in the United States have criticised a US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, describing her call for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as “ill-informed, externally influenced, and injurious to the country’s sovereignty.”

Customs intercept N98m worth of contraband in Adamawa

The Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against smuggling, announcing the interception of contraband items with a Duty Paid Value of about N98 million within six weeks.

Atiku Tried to Privatise ADC but was Rejected - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to privatise the African Democratic Congress (ADC), linking the move to the ongoing leadership crisis in the party.

Federal government to reintegrate 744 repentant terrorists into society

The Federal Government has announced that 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism will be reintegrated into society following their graduation from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp under Operation Safe Corridor.

Ex-Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Resigns from PDP

Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Plateau Women Stage Naked Protest Over Ruler's Removal

Women from the Mushere community in Bokkos Local Government Area staged a dramatic nude protest on Thursday, April 16, 2026, demanding the reinstatement of their dethroned traditional ruler, Mishkakam Mushere Julius K. Diblang.

INEC adjusts Osun governorship election campaign period

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced adjustment for the campaign period ahead of the Osun State governorship election.

ICPC arraigns woman for faking NAFDAC employment letter to obtain US visa

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging employment documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to facilitate a fraudulent visa application.

Lagos strategically placed to be light of Africa – Obasa

 

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has disclosed that the state is statistically positioned as the leading light of Africa.

2027: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors, APC leaders in Presidential Villa

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa.

 

Gunmen abduct 14 JAMB candidates in Benue

 Unidentified gunmen have reportedly kidnapped at least 14 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, candidates in Benue State.

 

Atiku, a serial loser, will recontest in 2031 - Wike

 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, branding him a habitual election contestant with nothing to show for his repeated bids and predicting the opposition figure will be back on the campaign trail come 2031 despite promises to the contrary.

 

Ex-Ondo gov, Olusegun Mimiko dumps PDP

 Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

You don’t own Nigeria—Atiku replies Tinubu’s Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency of attempting to subvert democratic principles and silence opposition voices ahead of 2027 general elections.