Communities Stranded as Terrorists Destroy Police Stations

Thousands of communities across several Nigerian states have been left stranded and vulnerable after terrorists and bandits destroyed or forced the abandonment of police stations, a PUNCH investigation has revealed.

APC Screens, Clears Kano Governor Abba Yusuf for 2027 Second-Term Bid

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has screened and cleared Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to contest for a second term in the 2027 governorship election.

Rano Air Suspends Routes as Aviation Fuel Crisis Deepens Over 300% Price Surge

Rano Air has temporarily suspended operations on some of its domestic routes due to the sharp rise in the cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel, which the airline said has increased by over 300 percent.

APC governors split over PGF leadership as Uzodimma, Dapo Abiodun camps emerge

 

A leadership crisis has deepened within the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) following the emergence of rival camps within the body of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

Ribadu holds talks with JD Vance, Rubio on counterterrorism cooperation

 Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), recently met with JD Vance, vice-president of the United States, and Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, over counterterrorism cooperation in West Africa.

Ondo begins probe as mother dies after quintuplet delivery

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the death of a woman who died shortly after delivering quintuplets.

 

Jonathan receives ADC presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen

 

Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Friday received the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in Abuja, where both men discussed the state of the nation and the outlook for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

Rema, Tyla, others to headline 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

 

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among an all-star lineup of global music stars set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifle in Kwara

 

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State have arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Ilorin.

Mexico to cut short school year to host World Cup

 

Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash.

WHO Chief to coordinate Hantavirus ship evacuation

 

The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.

APC Announces Screening Dates for Senate, House of Reps Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the schedule for the screening of aspirants vying for Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections.

LP crisis resolved, coast clear for 2027 - Otti

 

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that the crisis that rocked the Labour Party has been resolved, expressing confidence that the party is now positioned to move forward ahead of the 2027 general elections.

TUC Proposes Production Subsidy for Refineries to Reduce Petrol Prices

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has proposed a “production subsidy” for the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries as a measure to bring down the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol.

‘Liar, No Sane Country Will Accept You’ – Sowore Slams Fani-Kayode

Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has fiercely criticised former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, describing him as a “liar” and declaring that “no sane country would accept” him as a diplomat.