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BREAKING: Court Suspends Judgement Ordering Deregistration of ADC, Accord, Other Parties

The Court of Appeal has suspended the execution of the Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and... Read more »
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Verydarkman Mobilises Protesters as Makinde Pledges Safe Return of Abducted Schoolchildren

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has responded to the ongoing protest led by social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area.... Read more »
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Bring Your Evidence to Court — Peter Obi Challenges Kenneth Okonkwo

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed readiness to face actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo in court over allegations made against him. Speaking on the matter, Peter Obi... Read more »
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Party Deregistration: SAN Adetunmbi Faults Court Ruling, Alleges Clash Between Appeal and High Court Orders

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and lead counsel to the Accord Party, Musibau Adetunmbi, has described as unprecedented what he called a clash of judicial orders between a higher court and a... Read more »
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CSOs Defend Kogi Security Spending, Urge ICPC to Dismiss Fresh Petition

A coalition of prominent civil society organizations has strongly petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), urging it to dismiss a recent petition targeting former Kogi State Governor... Read more »
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Bugaje Slams Tinubu Government, Says Nigeria “Failing” on Security

A Former House of Representatives member and the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration of failing in... Read more »
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Nigeria Is Sliding Towards One-Party Rule — Aisha Yesufu Warns

Activist and former presidential candidate, Aisha Yesufu, has strongly criticized a reported Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of several opposition political parties, describing the move as a threat to Nigeria’s... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Youth Demands Sacking of SEDC MD Mark Okoye Over Alleged Poor Performance

Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack the Managing Director of the South East Development Commission, SEDC, Mark Okoye, as well as... Read more »
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2027: Labour Party Officially Presents Certificate of Return to Basil Maduka

The Labour Party has presented a Certificate of Return to its Owerri Zone (Imo East) Senatorial candidate, Basil Maduka, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The certificate was presented during a ceremony... Read more »
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Reno Omokri Drags Peter Obi Into Growing Feud With Davido

Reno Omokri has replied Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, following their heated exchange over the singer’s recent message on a global platform. Omokri said he was shocked by Davido’s... Read more »
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APC Launches Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Okija Ward 2 as Leaders Push Grassroots Mobilisation

The inauguration of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for Okija Ward 2 Polling Units was held on Monday in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, drawing APC leaders, party executives, and... Read more »
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FAAC Shares N2.257tn to FG, States, LGs as April Revenue Rises

Strong inflows from Companies Income Tax (CIT), import duties, and Value Added Tax (VAT) raised allocations to the three tiers of government for April to N2.257 trillion, a N217 billion increase over... Read more »
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State Police Will Solve Over Half of Nigeria’s Security Problems — Mike Ejiofor

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has renewed calls for the establishment of state police, insisting that the system remains one of the most viable solutions... Read more »
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VeryDarkMan Spotted at Abuja Airport Ahead of Ibadan Anti-Insecurity Protest

Popular social media activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan, was reportedly spotted at the Abuja airport on Monday morning as he prepared to travel to Ibadan, Oyo State, for the ongoing “End Insecurity” protest.... Read more »
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Nursing Student Found Dead in Anambra Apartment, Landlord Detained for Questioning

A young nursing student identified as Chilaka Vivian has reportedly been found dead in her off-campus apartment in Alor, Anambra State, under circumstances that have sparked concern within the community. According to... Read more »
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Benue Activist Raises Alarm Over Alleged Ransom Drop-Off Point for Kidnap Victims

A Benue-based activist, Meddy Olotu, has raised concerns over an abandoned building in the state, alleging that it has been repeatedly used as a ransom collection point by kidnappers. According to Olotu,... Read more »
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State Police Won’t Replace Nigeria Police Force, IGP Disu Assures Officers

The inspector general of police, Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean dissolution of the Nigeria Police Force. Mr Disu stated this while addressing officers in Dutse,... Read more »
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Anambra Police Begin Enforcement Against Unregistered Vehicles, Concealed Number Plates

The Anambra State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of regulations against the use of unregistered vehicles and the concealment, defacement, alteration, or obstruction of vehicle registration number plates across the state.... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Insecurity Reaching Dangerous Levels, Buratai Raises Alarm

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity could escalate to the point where top political office holders become targets of bandits and insurgents.... Read more »
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A Society Where Politicians Do Better Than Entrepreneurs Is a Failed Country — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized Nigeria’s political culture, saying the country cannot progress when politicians enjoy more wealth and influence than entrepreneurs. Speaking at a recent conference on... Read more »