Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the low voter turnout in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections as evidence that Nigeria’s democracy is “under siege”...
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described the low voter turnout in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections as evidence that Nigeria’s democracy is “under siege”...
The Labour Party in Oyo State says it has no internal factions and remains united as it prepares for the 2027 general elections, the party’s state general secretary said in Ibadan on Tuesday. Political parties across Nigeria have been organising and ...
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a major fire devastated a section of the Popular Sokoto Old Market, destroying more than 30 shops and inflicting deep financial loss on small‑scale traders in Sokoto State. Market traders and business owners in the urban ...
A House of Representatives member has written to the Acting Inspector‑General of Police, Tunji Disu, asking that the Nigeria Police formally investigate the attack on the convoy of presidential candidate Peter Obi during a campaig...
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030 cannot be achieved by government effort alone, and calls for strong investor confidence alongside active private sector pa...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, the presidency confirmed. Tunji Disu was appoi...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27% to 26.5%, the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced on February 24, 2026 in Abuja. The MPR is the benchmark interest ra...
President Bola Tinubu has stated that “elections are not conducted on social media platforms”, telling opposition elements and party supporters that Nigerians, not online commentary, determine electoral outcomes. The comment came ...
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has urged all corporate and MD electricity customers to submit valid tax identification details by February 28, 2026, so that invoices can comply with the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), th...