Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race following consultations and internal disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
Month: May 2026
‘I’m sorry, my daddy’ – Desmond Elliot begs Gbajabiamila
Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologised to the chief of staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over any offence he may […]
Lagos bans petroleum tankers from transporting edible oil
The Lagos State Government has banned the use of petroleum tankers for transporting edible oil in a move aimed at strengthening food safety standards and […]
Many Pupils Feared Abducted As Terrorists Attack Borno School
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Friday attacked a primary and junior secondary school in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, with several pupils […]
Horror outbreak of 'bleeding eyes' disease confirmed as 65 people already dead
Deaths have been recorded as a result of the outbreak (Image: Getty) An Ebola outbreak in Africa is being closely monitored after 65 deaths, officials […]
Operation Sweep: CP reaffirms commitment to rid FCT of criminal elements
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding […]
Court Jails Arms Courier, Halima Umar, 20 Years For Ammunition Possession, Terror Link
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a woman, Halima Haliru Umar, to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of 302 rounds of […]
Omosehin Tours Wards, Receives Royal Blessings Ahead Of APC Primary
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its direct primary for House of Representatives seats on Saturday in Ondo State, Bamidele Omosehin, a prominent aspirant […]
Court adjourns lawsuit seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting in 2027
A lawsuit seeking to stop former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election suffered another setback on Friday after proceedings failed to […]
Jigawa APC Pushes For Unity As 90 Percent Of Primaries End In Consensus
Governor Umar Namadi says the ruling APC in Jigawa State has achieved what he describes as a major political milestone ahead of the party primaries, […]
UK Declares Neutrality On 2027 Polls, Backs Credible Electoral Process
The British Government has declared that it has no preferred candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and support for a […]
Many students feared abducted as Boko Haram attacks school in Borno
An unspecified number of pupils and students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared abducted […]
New Inclusion Report Highlights Financing Gap for Women-Led Businesses in Nigeria
A new gender inclusion report unveiled at the 4th Gender Impact Investment Summit in Lagos has highlighted persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses in Nigeria, […]
Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Raid Borno School
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a primary and junior secondary school in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, with reports indicating […]
2027: Showunmi backs Hayatu-Deen as strongest ADC presidential aspirant
By Nefishetu Yakubu Mr Segun Showunmi has described Mohammed Hayatu-Deen as the best opposition presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). […]
Major VAR mistake confirmed in Man City clash that could still decide Arsenal’s fate in Premier League title race
Manchester City were reportedly spared a potentially costly VAR decision during their dramatic 3-3 Premier League draw with Everton, in a controversy that could still […]
Five police officers dismissed over alleged kidnapping, robbery in Rivers
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed five inspectors attached to the Department of Operations (DOPS) Patrol Team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged involvement […]
Indian-origin founder of ‘Punjabi Devils’ biker gang jailed for gun trafficking in California
Jashanpreet Singh attempted to sell several weapons to an undercover officer. (Photo: X/@FBISacramento) A 27-year-old Indian-origin man, who founded an outlaw motorcycle gang in California, […]
Gunmen invade Oyo school, shoot teacher, abduct principal and students
Gunmen have abducted a principal and unspecified number of students in Ahoro-Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers invaded Community […]
Fresh Gas Leak At Ogun School Leaves Students, Teachers Hospitalised
Another gas leak in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State has reportedly left over 100 students and their teachers hospitalised. NAIJAONPOINT reports that about 30 students of Our […]