…for the 2027 general elections, with the composition of campaign structures already attracting public attention. Fayose called on Nigerians to scrutinise political candidates and those campaigning on their behalf before deciding who to support in the election. Watch the video below… v View this post on Instagram %%SOCI…

…and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said this during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to Davido’s use of social media during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The presidential aide accused the singer of using social media to support his uncle, the incumbent governor and winner of the election, Ad…

…investigators. “He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.” Reacting to the development, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling the distribution and abuse of harmful substances in the state. The CP directed all Area Commanders a…

…the party presents a united front in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, urged the candidates to put aside their individual differences and work collectively for the success of the party. Lawal said the ability of the candidates and party structures to wo…

…locks had been changed and the gate secured with a new padlock. She raised an alarm, attracting neighbours who broke open the gate and forced their way through the main door, which had been locked from inside. "When we got inside, we found the children's rooms were also locked and had to force them open. We rushed the…

…prosecutor with the Southern District of California since 2010. He twice served as acting U.S. Attorney during leadership transitions, in 2023 and 2025. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran who completed two overseas deployments.Following his death, U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon described it as "one of the darkest days in our o…

…The chairman of the association, Hashim Pali, made the call on Tuesday while reacting to the verification visit to the oil field by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Pali said the people of Bauchi State and the North-East would welcome any genuine commitment towards the resumption and completi…

…by public officials as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections. Reacting, Amnesty International said, “Authoritatively saying that those who will not vote APC must leave Kuje area council is a call to violence and direct attack on freedom of association and liberty of persons. “No one has the right t…

…during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent criminal elements fro…

…of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she described it as heartbreaking to watch her friend go through such a difficult period, while urging people not to use the matter to chase clout. She said she knows Poco Lee personally and believes there is more…

…the arrest attempt, including whether the officers had a valid warrant or were acting on a fresh court order, were not immediately clear. When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said he was aware of the attempted arrest but declined to provide further details. “I don’t have a c…

…absence, Agada said only the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been interacting with Nigerians. Posting on X, Agada wrote: “The presidential candidates of the APC and the ADC, President Bola Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, were conspicuously absent from the Peace Accord signing and the NBA event in Port Ha…

…locate the missing newborn and ensure the prosecution of any suspect found culpable. Reacting, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling human trafficking, child trading and other forms of violent crime. “T…

…abduction of occupants of a Lexus RX350 within Independence Layout by armed hoodlums.''Acting swiftly, the operatives commenced a hot pursuit of the suspects, which continued to Hillview Road, Independence Layout. On reaching the area, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and their firearms before fleeing the scene. The…

…to areas identified by Nigerian counterparts, with unmanned aircraft systems attracting particular interest. Captain Gabriel Feingold said, “We bring them a list of several different training topics, and they select what they think would be most beneficial for them.” Read More: https://punchng.com/us-steps-up-military-…

…so that there is a real, verifiable person behind every account, not just someone acting by proxy. Intelligence agencies must go the extra mile to hold banks accountable for any loopholes exploited within their system,” he added.

…at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while reacting to the debate over whether fuel subsidy should be restored as proposed by Atiku. Atiku, who campaigned for the removal of fuel subsidy during the 2023 presidential election, has said he would restore the policy if elected pr…

…2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family. He previously served as the team's acting governor and CEO. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 5:23 PM | Share this Story

…he was on leave makes the case even more ridiculous because there is a functional Acting Governor on the ground.” “Governor Makinde is unperturbed and regrets that the event was reduced to a political jamboree. “The course of 2027 is set, and no level of indecorum or desperation from whatever quarters will hold back th…

…Adedeji was appointed Deputy Director of Fundraising. Yakubu was named Treasurer. Reacting to the composition of the council, former Kogi West senator and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, said he would challenge Adedeji’s appointment in court, arguing that his role as head of the country…

…the two major political parties in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the development on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, accused supporters of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the PDP governorship candidate, Bol…

…pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy regime if elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Reacting, Dare accused Atiku of political opportunism, stating that his proposal amounted to a reversal of the position he held during the 2023 presidential election. The presidential aide added that Atiku’s hypocrisy was an insult to…

…Ogbaru; and Agunachamba operatives from the community. According to him, the operatives, acting on credible intelligence, trekked for about four hours through difficult terrain and dense palm forest before reaching an identified camp suspected to be occupied by an armed criminal group. He said the suspects opened fire…

…and enhance their mobility for criminal activities against vulnerable communities. Acting on the intelligence, troops of Sector 2 conducted a covert operation along identified areas of interest and intercepted the three canoes while they were being transported to their intended destination. The individuals conveying th…

…against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security situation in Sokoto State, stressing that insecurity should not be politicised. He said bandits did not belong to any political party and did not discriminate betw…