2027: OK Movement Questions Exclusion of Its Coordinators From NDC Campaign Council The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has questioned the grassroots capacity and electoral preparedness of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the party’s unveiling of its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement’s Director-General, John Ughulu, criticised the timing of the
Ebola Outbreak: IGP Urges Nigerians to Stay Calm, Observe Safety Measures The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called on Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant and adhere strictly to public health guidelines following the Federal Government’s reported confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The IGP also urged the
South African Woman, US-Based Grandmother Arrested in NDLEA Drug Busts The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother with 9.45kg of high-grade cannabis, popularly known as loud, allegedly imported from the
NAF Records 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties in Aneke’s First Year as CAS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded more than 6,100 flying hours and 2,900 operational sorties between November 2025 and September 2026 as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, approaches his first anniversary in office on October
FCC Orders Suspension of Customs Recruitment Training Over Alleged Irregularities The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has asked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to suspend its ongoing recruitment training over alleged violations of federal character requirements and the exclusion of some candidates whose names appeared on the published final recruitment list. The commission also demanded comprehensive
PHOTO NEWS : Kaduna Agog for Tinubu’s Campaign Flag-off Kaduna State is witnessing a massive show of political enthusiasm as millions of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party faithful, stakeholders and well-wishers converge on the Kaduna Township Stadium and Ranchers Bees Stadium ahead of the arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the
Atiku Urges EFCC, ICPC to Probe Alleged Bribery in Ministerial Appointments Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to identify individuals who allegedly received billions of naira from ministers seeking appointments into his administration, calling for an investigation into the allegations. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the
IGP Disu Tasks Police on Professionalism, Intelligence-Led Security Ahead of 2027 Polls The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced a nationwide training programme for 10,000 officers on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu warning personnel against partisanship, misconduct and abuse of power. The five-day training,
FG Endorses 90-Day Plan to Ease Cost of Living The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and accelerating projects that directly benefit Nigerians. The decision followed a presentation by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo
APM Crisis Deepens As 6 South-South Chairmen Boycott Makinde’s Town Hall The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has been thrown into an internal crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections as chairmen of its six South-South states boycotted a presidential town hall meeting organised by the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, and passed a vote of