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The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in Bauchi State, Sama’ila Adamu Burga, has stated that the timing of activities of a political party remains strictly an internal affair, citing the Supreme Court judgment in the Sule Lamido case. Burga at a press conference yesterday in Bauchi, explained that the apex court judgment declared […]

The police have arrested eight suspects linked with the recent bloody kidnapping incidents in Oriire local government area of the state. This was confirmed by Oyo State Police Command as the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has directed teachers in public schools across Oriire Local Government Area to stay off duty. In a statement on […]

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” the commission described the armed groups […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has congratulated Muslim faithful across the state on the celebration of this year’s Eid al-Adha, urging them to celebrate with moderation and extend love and support to the less privileged in society. The party also called on residents to use the occasion to pray […]

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is taking Nigeria along a renewal journey to build a strong economy that will redefine the country. He said that the reforms already undertaken, though challenging, were necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations. These declarations were contained in […]

Senator Sandy Onor (m) being handed the PDP flag after emerging the party’s presidential candidate for 2027. Photo: Channels Television A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has announced former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was […]

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7m in undisbursed World Bank financing for Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector, effectively terminating the remaining portion of a $1.52bn power sector recovery programme amid mounting tariff shortfalls, worsening financial pressures, and persistent implementation challenges across the industry. Documents obtained by The Punch from the World Bank website on Monday showed […]

Former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. Photo: Channels Television A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries. The former Rivers State Governor also alleged widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise. Amaechi, in a statement issued on his X handle after the […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue and alter election timetables for the conduct of elections, even as the electoral body appeals an earlier judgment nullifying parts of its revised guidelines for the 2027 general elections. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment on Tuesday […]

Oyo State Police Command has said its operatives, in collaboration with local hunters and other security agencies, neutralised three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim during a security operation in Otu, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade […]