2027: Dickson Urges Tinubu, Security Agencies to De-escalate Political Tension National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson, has urged President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take steps to de-escalate political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson called for a peaceful political environment in which parties and candidates can campaign
FG to End Electricity Subsidy in 2027 — Power Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to end electricity subsidies in 2027 as part of efforts to address the financial challenges confronting Nigeria’s power sector. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the inauguration of a three-megawatt solar-hybrid power
DSS Re-arraigns 5 Ansaru Leaders Over Oyo School Abduction The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five alleged leaders of the proscribed terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of about 46 pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the growing disagreement between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and APC governors over the proposed Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PCC said the dispute, if allowed to escalate, could create tensions
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday visited former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at his residence in Abuja. Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his social media platforms, describing the visit as “warm and deeply appreciated.” According to the former Vice-President, the visit also underscored the need
Only 6 Out of 19 Northern Governors Supported Tinubu in 2023 – VP Shettima Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that only six of the 19 northern governors supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid during the 2023 election. He said the opposition did not stop him from pursuing his ambition. Shettima spoke on Wednesday at
FRSC Debunks Alleged 50 Recruitment Slots for Gombe Lawmaker’s Constituents The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has debunked a viral social media publication alleging that the lawmaker representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Ali Isah, secured 50 recruitment slots for his constituents. The Corps described the claim as misleading,
2027: Utomi Leads Talks With Atiku, Obi, Others on Single Opposition Candidate Professor Pat Utomi-led Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is set to hold closed-door consultations with opposition presidential candidates and their party leaders as part of efforts to facilitate the emergence of a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The consultations are expected
Customs Arraigns 3 Suspected Wildlife Traffickers in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Kano over alleged illegal possession and trafficking of endangered wildlife species. The defendants, Nasib Ahmed, Surajo Abdullahi and Mustapha Abdullahi, were arraigned on a two-count amended charge bordering on
Student leaders from tertiary institutions across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027. The students, drawn from universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, announced their position on Tuesday during the inauguration of the students’ wing of Arewa for Asiwaju. The