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Ben Murray-Bruce, 46 others disqualified from APC senatorial race (full list)

Michael Adesina

6 minutes ago

The announcement was made on Monday in a press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, confirming…

Oyo school kidnapping: Teacher Michael Oyedokun brutally beheaded by terrorists

Michael Adesina

1 hour ago

Makinde extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured residents that the government would continue to deploy both…

Oyo students’ abduction: Makinde confirms killing of teacher, security operatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 hour ago

According to him, the operatives lost their lives when they ran into Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the abductors.

Alleged cybercrime: Court grants bail to Justice Crack

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 hours ago

Justice Abdulmalik granted bail to Crack after the Federal government opened its case against the blogger by calling its first…

‘Don’t abduct El-Rufai from court’

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

I have been reliably informed that plans have allegedly been concluded … to forcefully take him into custody today from…

Bamidele Emerges APC Candidate for Ekiti Central Unopposed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 hours ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has emerged the senatorial candidate of All…

Saudi Arabia confirms dates for 2027 Arafat, Sallah

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

According to a statement from the court, the Crescent Sighting Department reached the decision after reviewing testimonies submitted by witnesses…

Tinubu told to separate presidency from petroleum ministry

Femi Fabunmi

2 hours ago

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has asked President Bola Tinubu…

Opposition leader congratulates Faleke on successful primary victory

Paul Dada

2 hours ago

"As a Lagosian myself, I have full confidence that your return to the green chamber next year is a forgone…

Court grants El-Rufai ₦100m bail, imposes strict conditions

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai,…

2027: NDC extends deadline for aspirants

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

This extension was confirmed in a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, Esq., and is aimed…

APC Rep Primaries: Oroh calls for electoral reforms to restore people’s confidence

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 hours ago

Oroh who contested the APC primary for the Owan Federal Constituency seat but lost to the alleged 'preferred candidate' of…

2027: Jonathan back in the race as PDP confirms lone presidential screening

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

The screening committee for the presidential aspirant includes former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, and former…

Nigerian, U.S. forces kill more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP terrorists in fresh air strikes

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 hours ago

He also said the airstrikes are part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist networks, remove them from the battlefield and…

Saudi Arabia announces Umrah season schedule

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 hours ago

According to the calendar, the issuance of Umrah visas and the arrival of pilgrims to the Kingdom will begin on…

Elections not conducted- Aspirant faults APC Reps primary result in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 hours ago

Namang said that the purported outcome does not reflect the wishes, aspirations and democratic choices of APC members in the…

I’m the rightful winner – Edo Rep Onobun protests APC primary result

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 hours ago

Onobun said this while urging the APC Primary Election Petitions Committee to review ward results and compare them with reports…

Motorist crushes police officer on motorcycle in Lagos crash

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 hours ago

According to him, the crash occurred when a Lexus vehicle (EPE 765 JN) rammed into a police officer riding a…

Not quick-fix policies – Yilwatda defends, lists gains of Tinubu’s reforms

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

Yilwatda said the emerging signs of national recovery include international and trade confidence, sectoral growth and investments, foreign reserves and…

APC clears Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senate primary

Michael Adesina

6 hours ago

Bello joins 16 other cleared aspirants ahead of Monday’s APC primary, including two other contestants in Kogi Central and 14…

2027: Minister launches group for mobilisation of support for Tinubu in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

Party loyalists described the gathering as a strategic move to consolidate political structures ahead of future electoral contests.

Oyo School Kidnapping: Makinde confirms arrest of suspected informants

Michael Adesina

6 hours ago

“The information available is that about six individuals have been arrested within the locality. Some of them we believe are…

DRC Ebola outbreak of International Concern – WHO

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

WHO warned that the outbreak was likely larger than currently detected, pointing to clusters of unexplained deaths, a high positivity…

Navy hits oil thieves hard with dismantling of illegal refinery

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

He said that the operation involved coordinated land and water insertion, supported by aerial surveillance to locate the concealed refining…

Council chairmen endorse Hamzat

Paul Dada

13 hours ago

Olowa said the endorsement followed consultations with President Bola Tinubu, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Governance Advisory Council (GAC) leaders.

Oyo Attack: Afenifere questions governors’ security measures

Femi Fabunmi

14 hours ago

Following the attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday, the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere…

APC primary crisis deepens as Daniel’s supporters raise alarm

Paul Dada

14 hours ago

“We have seen and heard people threatening fire and brimstone against our supporters,” the group alleged.

Police nab 11 suspected cultists, recover guns, ammunition

Paul Dada

15 hours ago

Edafe said the raids formed part of ongoing efforts by the command to tackle cult-related activities, illegal arms possession and…

Senate Condemns Students’ Abduction in Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon

Kazeem Ugbodaga

15 hours ago

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday condemned in absolute terms the abduction of 87 students and teachers…

FG moves to prevent Ebola entry as outbreak hits Congo, Uganda

Femi Fabunmi

16 hours ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says it is closely watching…

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