…2027 campaign promises as a desperate final gambleAtiku, now the NDC presidential candidate, promised to reopen land borders and develop southern ports if electedNigerians pushed back hard at Keyamo online, with many defending Atiku's proposals as a credible alternativePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search fe…

…heels of the statement credited to the former Vice President, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in the 2027 general election , that he would open the country’s borders if elected president. Reacting to the statement, the presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on…

…read.During a search of the location, troops destroyed motorcycles, bicycles, and jerrycans filled with Premium Motor Spirit believed to be part of the terrorists' supply chain. They also recovered several AK-47 rifles, AK-47 magazines, and a large quantity of 7.62mm Special ammunition.Search for abducted persons conti…

PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke described President Tinubu as a formidable opponent that opposition parties must not underestimateDuke, a former Cross River governor, spoke in an interview shared on X, warning that a divided opposition could hand Tinubu an easy victory in 2027The ex-governor used a striking anim…

…individualsOther individuals named on the list include Isiah Jenifer, Margaret Haddican-McEnroe, Shaquanna "Kita" Rutherford, Mildred "Milly" Nickles, Sarah Burton, Ashley Summers, Rajah Adriana McQueen, Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Shelbie Lynn Dwyer, Cynthia Martyna Bah-Traore, Wesley Dale Morgan, Nai Ping Hou, Rosa Ma…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, is set to deliver 60 boreholes to provide potable water to communities across the three senatorial districts of the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser to the l…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the latest move to expand CNG-powered transportation as a way of reducing transport fares in the country is a sign that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in “panic mode”. Reacting to the emergency meeting between the President and state governors on measures to reduce tr…

…Eradication Programme, Professor Magnus Kpakol, has warned that cash transfers alone cannot lift Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, said poverty reduction…

…Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a committed unionist and democrat who played significant roles in the development of the party and Nigeria’s democratic process. Ugboaja, who died recently at the age of 60, was also credited with helping to strengthen the relationship between the Labour Party and the organised labou…

…penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, the US government revealed a penalty that could significantly affect those convicted of marriage fraudPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at…

…plan to invest in sports and develop youth talent.Former senator Shehu Sani, the APC candidate for Kaduna Central in 2027, praised the governor's decision to overhaul the stadium.

…89 incidents involving 265 victims. However, SBM noted that the figures were significantly influenced by the abduction of 176 people from Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area in February 2026. The single incident accounted for 66.4 per cent of the state’s total kidnapping victims during the period.…

…Justice Ogazi declined to grant the ex parte application but ordered the applicant to put the NDLEA on notice so it could respond to the suit. The judge also ordered the NDLEA to produce Afolabi in court at the next hearing, that the ex parte motion, enrolled order, and other accompanying documents be served on it with…

…Celestine Godwin, has been arrested in The Gambia with 9,020 ecstasy tablets, suspected cannabis ruderalis, popularly known as skunk, and a machine believed to have been used to manufacture and process illicit drugs. The development was disclosed by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia, in a statement posted on…

The embattled Adamawa State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Alhaji Suleiman Omar, has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to stay off the party’s activities in the state. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Yola, Omar said his purported replacement announced by Atiku was uncons…

The 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says he has evidence that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. Atiku made this statement in an interview with BBC, which was published on Friday. He stressed that he could present the evidence in court if the need arises. The former Vi…

…guns and one military-pattern face cap. He described the operation as another significant breakthrough in the command’s ongoing intelligence-led operations against violent crime. The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Chekwube Mark, for armed robbery and kidna…

…returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG,…

…Enoidem during the operation. "The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing investigation into the kidnapping and m8rder of one Koffi (male), whose tragic d3ath was earlier reported to the Command on 24 August 2026," the statement read. "Following the directive of the Commis…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State to pay greater attention to the concerns and welfare of citizens, saying the state’s 35th anniversary celebration could be its last in office. The ADC Deputy Governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, ga…

…governance and strategising for the victory of President Bola Tinubu, Lagos governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections. Addressing the gathering, Adebule commended the turnout of party leaders and stakeholders, describing it as a demonstration of the strength and commitment of…

…by Suswam over the APC’s decision to recognise incumbent Senator Emmanuel Udenbe as its candidate despite the outcome of the primary election. Suswam, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026, is asking the court to recognise him as the validly elected candidate of the APC for the senatorial district. The former governo…

…roughly 200 troops from Nigeria by late September 2026, following a deployment that American and Nigerian officials described as having delivered results well above what its scale would suggest.The New York Times reported on Thursday, August 27, citing US military officials, that while the main contingent will leave, s…

…the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.However, his tenure ended under significant pressure. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Falcons missed out on the 2027 Women's World Cup in what would be Nigeria's first absence from the tournament since it began, and the Flying E…

…of cheaper energy reach ordinary Nigerians.According to Tinubu, vehicles powered by CNG can spend 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than petrol-powered vehicles, creating an opportunity to significantly reduce operating costs for transport operators.“From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those sav…