…Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer and recovered cannabis, methamphetamine and other substances estimated at N5.8m. A machete-wielding man has attacked security guards at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, killing two people before being mobbed to death. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunb…

…(APM). Chieftains of the party, including Mrs Lanre Fajuyi and zonal publicity secretary Chief […] The post 2027: PDP disowns members mobilising for Makinde’s presidential bid in Ekiti appeared first on Tribune Online.

…has led Niger's military government since July 2023, when soldiers seized power and detained the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Since then, the junta has struggled to contain jihadist violence while also navigating a tense relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which condemned the…

Omar Suleiman asserted his position as ADC's official governorship candidate amid internal party conflictThe gubernatorial hopeful sought a court injunction to protect primary election results from potential alterationsThe dispute highlights broader issues of democratic integrity and party member authority ahead of the…

…for leadership. Present at the event were commissioners, special advisers, permanent secretaries, executive secretaries, clerics and other top government functionaries.

…optimism of a newly appointed campaign chief. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, told Vanguard in Abuja that Yari appeared to be getting carried away by his appointment, urging him to concentrate on the assignment before looking beyond 2027. “At the moment, he should focus more on how he c…

…exchange reserves, improved foreign exchange market functioning and more effective monetary policy transmission. It added that gradually higher oil production was expected to support economic growth in 2026 and 2027. “The change in outlook to positive from stable reflects improvements in Nigeria’s external position and…

…in the country. “Those are the types of things that Mr President discussed in detail,” Sule said. He explained that the President repeatedly emphasised party unity, national unity and poverty reduction as central priorities for governors going forward. Sule added, “Mr President continued to emphasise the unity of the p…

…security. “The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics,” Judge Rita Lin said in a 59-page decision seen by AFP. She barred the federal agencies named in the lawsuit from enforcing Trump’s order to stop using the tools of Anthropic — creator of the Cl…

…programme was launched on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Garki Local Government Secretariat, where Dr Namadi commissioned the equipment on behalf of the Jigawa State Government."Tools for change": Amina Namadi uplifts Garki widows with sewing machines. Photo Umar Namadi>Dr Namadi, popularly called "Uwar Marayu" — me…

…expect from a presidential aspirant is not a slogan about “opening borders,” but a detailed explanation of how his administration would improve border surveillance, strengthen intelligence-sharing with neighbouring states, modernise customs and immigration operations, deploy technology, protect border communities and d…

…verify their legal basis,” while examining how entities obtain official recognition, budgetary consideration, correspondence privileges, office facilities and access to government systems. It will also assess governance, procurement, internal-audit and oversight controls across government “to close systemic weaknesses…

…with the individuals held at detention facilities across several American states.The detainees face a wide range of criminal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, drug offences, child cruelty, and weapons possession.

…on measures to reduce transportation costs on Friday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as a mere “political gimmick” that is coming three years too late. The party said the President and the governors were not genuinely interested in bringing down the cost of…

The Labour Party on Friday mourned the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, 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…

…custody for 14 days without being informed of the specific offence for which he was detained or formally charged before a court. The applicant is further seeking an order directing the NDLEA to release him immediately or admit him to bail on favourable terms pending the filing of any criminal charges. He also alleged t…

…9 when she noticed Tim Meehan without his trousers. She also noticed that he had a vegetable in his rectum. Meehan, was in court on Thursday, August 27, with a suit jacket concealing his face. He only spoke to confirm his identity and confess to the act of grim public decency. Basildon Magistrates' Court heard the fema…

…and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, was held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the senator representing Lagos West, Senator Idiat Adebule; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Apex Leader of the APC in Lagos West and member of the Govern…

…to enhance quality of life at the grassroots. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Rotimiolu Akinlesi, the Commissioner, according to a statement on Friday, made this call at the inauguration of a series of developmental projects executed by Dr Olusola Akinbode-led administration of Yewa North Loc…

…Sports Commission has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the erstwhile Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, as interim General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the Executive Committee. The developmen…

…would not speculate on the number of people abducted until it obtained verified details. The development comes nearly a week after suspected terrorists invaded communities in Borgu, attacking worshippers at the Kpenya Mosque in Gidan-Zana, Kpenya village, during Juma’at prayers. According to The PUNCH, the attackers st…

…his way outOn Thursday, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau resigned alongside General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and other members of the Executive Committee, having spent three years and 11 months in office. He had 34 days left on his four-year term when he stepped down. Gusau was first elected NFF president on September…

…who allegedly defected to the faction. The ADC, however, did not provide specific details in its rejoinder on the individuals named in the report or address their alleged defections individually. The post Yobe ADC denies mass defection to Wike-backed PDP faction appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Present at the event were the former Governor of Taraba State, Rev. Jolly Nyame; Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Chief G.T. Kataps; Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Dembos; and Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Bulama. Others were the Man…

…at the highest level makes him a valuable adviser as the party begins its push towards retaining the presidency in 2027.Senator Florence Ita GiwaSenator Florence Ita Giwa is a veteran lawmaker from Cross River State who served in the Nigerian Senate. She is widely regarded as one of the pioneering female politicians in…