2027: Kwankwaso’s son emerges NDC deputy governorship candidate in Kano

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, son of former Kano State governor and senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kano State. Mustapha will run alongside the party’s governorship flagbearer, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, in what is expected to be one of the major … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, APP, AA, ZLP

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The other political parties the court directed the electoral body to deregister are the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). … [Read more…]

Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Signs New Rangers Contract, Set to Stay Until 2027

Fidelis Ilechukwu

Rangers International have extended the contract of Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, until 2027 following the club’s title-winning 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Enugu-based club announced that Ilechukwu signed an improved one-year extension after leading the Flying Antelopes to a record ninth league title. The decision, approved by the Enugu State Government and … [Read more…]

Major Breakthrough as Security Forces Capture Notorious Gunmen, Caches of Arms, Ammunition in Enugu

…Haul in 1,071 rounds of ammunition, 17 AK-47 rifles, GMPG, rocket propelled rifle, grenades, others …Leave Enugu or face the music, Mba warns remnant criminal elements …Charges property owners on background checks of prospective tenants …Hails Tinubu for releasing funds to revamp security training institutions …Lauds passage of State Police Bill In major joint operations, … [Read more…]

FMIST, Ex-Delaware Governor Seek Collaboration on AI, Youth Innovation Development

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has opened discussions with former Delaware Governor, Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, on potential partnerships aimed at advancing youth capacity development, innovation, and technology-driven economic growth in Nigeria. The talks took place in Abuja on Tuesday when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt, Firms, Sign Agreement to Execute EU-GIZ Funded Electricity Project in 4 Rural Communities

The Enugu State Government on Wednesday signed agreements with four renewable energy developers to provide electricity to four rural communities across the state’s three senatorial districts. The agreement was signed during the Renewable Energy Development for State Electricity Market (REDSEM) Grant Agreement Signing Ceremony organised by the Enugu State Government with support from the Nigerian … [Read more…]

Atiku calls for declaration of emergency on security

…Says attacks on schools may cripple education, stall development The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attacks are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but crippling … [Read more…]

In Kogi, Gunmen invade school, kill vice principal, two others

Some gunmen on Wednesday morning invaded Government Secondary School in Iluke, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons including the Vice Principal, Mr Gani Anifowose. The bandits attacked the school at about 9am when students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The attackers invaded the community and disrupted … [Read more…]

Ebonyi APC Confident of Victory in 2027 – APC Chairman 

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has boasted that it will clear all elective positions in next year’s general election, describing opposition candidates as “scavengers looking for money to grab” and not serious contenders. State Chairman of the party, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, stated this on Monday in Abakaliki while speaking with … [Read more…]

Police Debunk Alleged Planned Attack on UNN, Launch Probe Into False Report

The Enugu State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging a planned infiltration, kidnapping, and attack on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and its environs. In a statement issued on Monday, the Command described the report as false, misleading, and deliberately designed to create fear and panic within … [Read more…]