The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described the sacrifices made by Nigerian youths during the #EndSARS protests as a painful reminder of their demand for a better country. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday while commemorating the sixth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate shootings, which occurred on October
President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, saying the decision was necessary to prevent the country from going bankrupt amid limited government resources. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with members of the City Boys Movement in Abuja, where he also criticised opposition presidential hopefuls proposing to reinstate
Sowore Loses Bid to Force DSS Director-General to Testify in Court The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday rejected an application by activist and politician Omoyele Sowore seeking to compel the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, to testify personally in his trial over alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu.
Alleged Wiretapping: El-Rufai Loses ₦120m Rights Suit Against DSS, EFCC, ICPC A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has dismissed a ₦120 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other federal government institutions. The court dismissed the
2027: Zakari Mohammed Consults Kwara Political Leader Jimoh on Unity, Party Strengthening Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, the 2027 governorship candidate, has held consultations with former Kwara State political leader, Alhaji L.A.K. Jimoh, as part of efforts to strengthen political engagement, promote party unity and advance his vision for the state ahead of the 2027 general
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. CSONews24 earlier reported that the former governor died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued on behalf of his family. Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, was a medical doctor
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has engaged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom on the need to rethink how they support families back home, stressing the importance of channelling resources towards productive investments. Obi made the remarks on Sunday during an interaction with members of the Nigerian community in the
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone XI Command Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, has warned residents of Osun and Oyo states against scooping fuel from fallen or overturned tankers, cautioning that the practice could lead to fires, explosions and loss of lives. Ewah gave the warning following a petrol tanker fire
Kwara: ADC Candidate Zakari Mohammed Deepens Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027 Polls The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has intensified grassroots mobilisation and political consultations, engaging youth leaders, community groups and party candidates as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections. The consultations, brought together representatives
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) Alignment Service, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to resolve errors and discrepancies in their personal records. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), enables candidates to align their biodata with the information captured in their national