…that they are being sponsored to undermine the party’s governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami. The candidates, Abubakar Sadiq Sa’adu Fakai, Muhammad Umar and Nafiu Bello Shuwa, are challenging in court their alleged replacement after emerging as candidates from the party’s primaries. In a statement jointly signed on S…

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo challenged Atiku Abubakar's pledge to reopen Nigeria's land borders if elected President in 2027Tunji-Ojo said the borders are not closed, citing a series of reopenings that began in December 2020 and continued as recently as February 2026The minister also disputed Atiku's framing o…

…recounted how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney at a hospital in Abuja and later spent part of the payment on phones and gadgets. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has given candidates a final chance to accept or reject outstanding admission offers from 2021 to 2026, extending the dea…

…Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of substance abuse, hypocrisy and betraying their family over the political disagreement between their father and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. In a series of social media posts, Bashir made several harsh claims against his brother. He wrote:…

…had emerged third during the 2023 presidential election. Obi finished behind Atiku Abubakar, then of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the eventual winner, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. 2027: Obidient Movement members believe Peter Obi’ll come second – Bashir Ahmad

…The woman said she had no knowledge that her son had been taken to a hospital in Abuja, where his kidney was allegedly removed on April 24, 2026. Ezekiel had earlier told journalists that Ode deceived him into believing that they were going to the hospital for another purpose before he was eventually taken to Wellingto…

…candidate, Omar Suleiman, rejected a reported move by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to present Tukur Modibbo as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.Suleiman made his position known on Friday, August 28, in a strongly worded statement titled 'The People’s Mandate Cannot Be Rewritten', in whic…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he will implement the Oronsaye Committee Report if elected president in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Atiku, in a statement posted on Friday by his spokesman, Mr Kenneth Okonkwo, said the Oronsaye Report gave Nigeria…

By Luminous Jannamike When Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari returned to Abuja from an overseas trip and, barely 24 hours after his unveiling as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council, began talking about APC remaining in power beyond 2031, he was doing more than expressing confidence in his pr…

…President and APC governors shortly after the 160th National Economic Council meeting in Abuja. According to the materials from the briefing made available by the State House on Friday, Uzodinma who spoke on behalf of the governors, said the responsibility for delivering the election ultimately rested on the shoulders…

…The corps later explained that Omoyele voluntarily reported to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The then Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, subsequently directed the Intelligence Response Team to take over the investigation. Months later, however, questions over the fate of the two missing bodies remain. Wh…

…17, leading to the deaths of two minors. The schemes involved the use of Child Sexu@l Abuse Material, CSAM, to extort victims for money through various means, including money remitters, gift cards and cryptocurrency. The FBI investigations linked the activities of the alleged perpetrators to two separate cases involvin…

…channel specifically for complaints involving police officers. Cases of misconduct, abuse of power, extortion, or professional violations by officers are to be submitted through that dedicated misconduct channel rather than the general crime reporting form.The force added a clear warning on the platform: knowingly fili…

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo dismissed Atiku Abubakar's 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 al…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Presidency on Friday accused the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, of being emotionally unstable to the extent of saying anything to attract and deceive the politically gullible. The Presidency accusation came on the heels of the statement credited to the former Vice Presid…

The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army assaulted and injured him while he was carrying out his official duties in the town on Friday. Nur told The PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Friday that the soldiers b…

…He urged members of the public to protect children, promptly report cases of abuse, and refrain from spreading unverified information or taking the law into their own hands. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/2026 6:03 PM | Share this Story

…particularly revealing, coming shortly after its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, placed targeted subsidies and the cost of living at the centre of the national political debate. “Why did it take Atiku’s subsidy plan for this government to suddenly start running helter-skelter and to realise the need to b…

…operates across three campuses — the Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa Campus in Rigachikun, the Abubakar Dangiwa Umar Campus in Soba, and the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Campus in Samaru Kataf. All training is tuition-free, with specific outreach to women, persons with disabilities, and young people from underserved communities…

…eight-year relationship on Instagram, sharing disturbing allegations about physical abuse during their time togetherQueen alleged Yada struck her and broke one of her teeth, with followers noting his ex-wife had previously made similar domestic violence claimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at L…

…that the victim was allegedly lured under the pretext of conveying Mohammed from Abuja to Zaria before being intercepted by armed men, taken into the bush and held until a ransom of N3 million was paid. The victim's vehicle, a 2012 Toyota Corolla, was subsequently traced to Bauchi State and recovered while Mohammed was…

…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 unconstitutional, insisting that he remained the authentic gover…

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…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards 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 co…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Benue North East Senatorial District. INEC stated its position during proceedings in a sui…