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Senator Garba Maidoki Resigns From APC Ahead of Kebbi Senatorial Primary

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on May 14, 2026. He announced his exit in a…

17 Police Officers Killed in Terrorist Attack on Army Special Forces School in Yobe

By Elizabeth Ugbo Seventeen police officers died on May 8 after terrorists attacked the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The…

US, Nigerian Forces Kill ISIS Leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Joint Africa Operation

By Elizabeth Ugbo United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that American troops and the Nigerian Armed Forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the alleged second-in-command of the Islamic State group,…

NEMA Website Hacked, Users Redirected to Betting Platforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed on Friday that suspected hackers breached its official website, redirected users to betting platforms, and published unauthorised content. The agency disclosed…

INEC Confirms Submission of Membership Registers by All 22 Political Parties

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday confirmed that all 22 registered political parties submitted their membership registers ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria. The…

Dangote Refinery Hits 661,000 BPD, Challenges Fuel Import Licences in Court

By Elizabeth Ugbo President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery processed 661,000 barrels of crude oil per day during a recent interview with…

Police File Cybercrime Charges Against Sheikh Baffa Hotoro Over Alleged Defamation of Islamic Scholars

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force has filed cybercrime charges against Kano-based cleric Sheikh Baffa Hotoro over alleged defamatory remarks against late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi and…

Michael Kayode Commits Future To Italy Despite Nigeria Interest

By Elizabeth Ugbo Michael Kayode has confirmed he wants to represent Italy national football team at senior level despite being eligible to play for Nigeria national football team. The 21-year-old…

APC Disqualifies Fubara Loyalists From Rivers Reps Primaries

By Elizabeth Ugbo The All Progressives Congress on Friday disqualified four loyalists of Siminalayi Fubara from the House of Representatives primaries scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Port Harcourt. The…

Zulum Rejects Senate Bid, Pushes APC Consensus Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Babagana Umara Zulum has rejected calls to contest for a Senate seat in 2027. He made the announcement on Thursday in Maiduguri during the All Progressives Congress…

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