A former information commissioner in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Dosara, has described the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a
Iran Says World Cup Participation Unlikely After US Killing Of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran’s government says it may not allow its national football team to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States killed Iran’s
House Of Reps Amends Electoral Act, Proposes N10m Fine, Two-Year Jail Term For Dual Party Membership
The House of Representatives, has amended the 2026 Electoral Act to prohibit individuals from holding the membership card of more than one political party at
Court Orders El-Rufai Remanded In ICPC Custody Until March 19 over Corruption Probe
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, is to remain in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),
PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike-Backed Faction Schedules May 25 Presidential Primary Amid Reconciliation Push
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed May 25, 2026 for its presidential primary,
APC Tightens Grip On National Assembly As Senate Defections Push Party Near Two-Thirds Majority
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has almost effectively secured the parliamentary numbers required to alter the country’s constitution without relying heavily on opposition support,
Tinubu Submits 2026 FCT Budget To House For Approval, Urges Consideration
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the House of Representatives for the 2026 statutory budget proposal of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack In Borno, Kill Scores, Recover Arms And Ammunition
Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (JTF) North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, have repelled Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attack on a military base in Doron
Nigerian Among Those Injured As UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles Amid Escalating Conflict
At least one Nigerian has been identified among dozens of people injured during the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles in the United Arab Emirates, authorities
In Win For Dangote, Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Permits
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has suspended the issuance of new petrol import licences, citing improved local production that is currently