The African Democratic Congress ,ADC, has warned the All Progressives Congress ,APC, that its continued stay in power in Jigawa State should not be taken for granted ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued by the ADC Chairman in Jigawa State, Malam Aminu Ibrahim, as the state marked its 35th anniversary. Ibrahim
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several civil society organisations have condemned the latest increase in petrol prices, accusing the Federal Government and petroleum industry operators of deepening the economic pressure on Nigerians. The groups also questioned the effectiveness of government regulatory agencies, alleging that consumers are being left exposed to what they described as
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other parties involved in a candidate dispute in Kebbi State to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. The case concerns the ADC’s candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency, with
Across Nigeria, the rising cost of food is forcing households to rethink how they eat, spend and survive, with families cutting back on protein, reducing meals, borrowing money and turning to communal savings schemes to meet everyday needs. The pressure is being felt far beyond the marketplace. Parents are struggling to keep children in school,
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested several suspects and disrupted criminal activities in separate operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a briefing in Kaduna, saying the operations were driven by intelligence gathering and collaboration with communities and other security agencies. According to the commissioner, a suspected gunrunner
Security expert and researcher, Comrade Jonathan Onoja, has warned that the worsening security situation in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State could undermine the development gains recorded in the area, CSONews24 reports. Onoja raised the concern while highlighting the impact of insecurity on the socio-economic development of the local government. He stressed that sustained
The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has suspended all processes leading to the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Elective Congress scheduled for September 27, 2026, following the resignation of the federation’s top officials, CSONews24 reports. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the NFF Executive Committee resigned from their positions on Thursday.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, have neutralised more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), aimed at reducing the health, social and economic consequences of harmful alcohol consumption across the country. The five-year policy provides a coordinated national framework for the production, distribution, marketing and consumption of alcohol, while promoting responsible practices within the
Uganda President’s Son Declares Bid to Succeed Father in 2031 Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has formally declared his intention to contest the country’s presidency in 2031, signalling his ambition to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni. Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X on Tuesday, ending