The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it plans to finance its 2027 election campaign largely through small contributions from ordinary Nigerians, rather than relying on wealthy individuals and political financiers. The party said supporters would be able to contribute amounts as low as N1,000 and N2,000, describing the proposed funding model as an effort to
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and proposed a partnership to equip students with export and entrepreneurship skills. The association made the proposal during a courtesy visit to the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, at the council’s corporate
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and foiled a major cattle-rustling operation, recovering more than 500 cattle in separate operations across Sokoto and Kaduna states. In Sokoto State, troops of Sector 2, while conducting counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations along the Sokoto-Zamfara border axis, intercepted a group
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram/ISWAP elements operating in the Yunusari-Mobbar axis of Yobe State. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on
The Nigerian Army has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and align its leadership structure with Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The postings, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, are aimed at placing experienced officers
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has reaffirmed the Federal Civil Service’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions to promote national unity, good governance and effective public service delivery. Abel stated this when he received a delegation from the Ife Traditional Council, representing the Ooni
Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers on Tuesday converged on Lagos for an interfaith prayer session seeking peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections and divine guidance for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. The prayer session, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island, also marked the commencement of mobilisation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied reports that he threatened Northerners with hardship between January and May 2027 should President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lose the presidential election. Akpabio described the purported statement as a “complete fabrication” and challenged those circulating it to provide verifiable evidence showing where, when and before whom he allegedly made the
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, have agreed to strengthen professional collaboration between the Police and the legal profession to reduce recurring frictions and improve justice delivery in Nigeria. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when the NBA President and
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has raised concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that external and religious interests may be influencing the case against him. The council said it had previously refrained from commenting on the controversy surrounding El-Rufai’s detention, believing that the matter