Shinkafi Drags APC, INEC To Court Over Alleged Imposition Of Candidate

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi A political crisis may be brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State following a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Gusau by an aspirant for the Zamfara North Senatorial District, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, challenging the emergence of Senator Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u as the party’s consensus candidate […]

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PDP congresses in 26 states validly conducted – Bauchi chairman

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 […]

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Oyo school attacks: 8 suspects arrested, NUT orders strike

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 […]

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US Report says 30,000 Fulani militants behind insecurity in Nigeria

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 […]

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Osun APC celebrates Muslims at Eid al-Adha, urges prayer for peaceful election

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 […]

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FEDPOLEL Rector Ebeloku celebrates with Muslims at Sallah

FEDPOLEL Rector, Dr. Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State, FEDPOLEL, Dr. Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku, has extended felicitations to the Muslim community in the Institution and across the nation on the commemoration of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. In a statement he signed, he said: “On behalf of my […]

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Aiyedatiwa greets Muslims at Sallah, recommits to peace, unity, religious harmony

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has recommited his administration to forging peace, unity and religious harmony. In his Sallah message to the Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, which he signed, the governor said: “My Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters, “On behalf of the Government and good people of Ondo State, I extend my warmest […]

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Court reserves judgment in Owo Catholic church terror attack case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment to a date to be communicated to parties in the ongoing trial of five men being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka […]

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Air Peace boosts fleet, activates non-stop Africa–Caribbean network corridor

Domestic carrier, Air Peace, has initiated transatlantic connectivity with the successful launch of direct services linking West Africa and the Caribbean. This achievement by the carrier is what many industry observers have described as breaking the long-standing Africa–Caribbean route network jinx. This is as the airline took delivery of another Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. […]

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