The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Zakari Mohammed, has predicted strong support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar across the northern region in the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed, a former member of the House of Representatives, said Atiku was poised to secure the backing of voters across the North, particularly in
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have yet to see how the resources saved from its removal have been utilised. Atiku made the declaration in an interview with the BBC Hausa, published on Friday, while
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kwara State in the 2027 election, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Gunu Moore, a revered village head and distinguished frontline prince of the Yashikira Kingdom. Mohammed, in a condolence message, described the late traditional leader as a respected custodian of
ABUJA – The Yatso Renaissance Banquet, held in honour of the newly elected National Executives of the Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN), has brought together Kuteb leaders, traditional stakeholders, community representatives and supporters in a renewed call for unity, cultural preservation, peace and sustainable development. The banquet, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian women allegedly trafficked to Nigeria and held captive by a suspected human trafficking syndicate. The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were reportedly lured to Nigeria under false pretences
Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported across Niger’s capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Saturday, amid unverified reports of an internal military confrontation involving members of the country’s Defence and Security Forces. The incident, which reportedly began at about 2:30 a.m. local time, was said to have continued until around 6:00 a.m., with heightened
7,825 Nigerians Abducted, N7.8bn Ransom Paid in One Year — Report No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, while at least 1,142 people were killed, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled “The Capture of the Kidnap Economy,”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s personnel, payroll and administrative systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), following findings of ghost workers, “fake agencies” and other control failures. The President directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to