2027: Why NDC zoned presidency to South – Kwankwasiyya Movement

 

Supporters of former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, under the aegis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, says the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, zoned its presidency to the Southern Nigeria because of the belief in one Nigeria.

2027: NNPP extends deadline for purchase of nomination form

 

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has extended the time for the purchase of nomination forms for the 2027 General Elections by one week.

Peter Obi congratulates Osimhen on TurkeyLeague triumph

 

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his impressive performances that helped Galatasaray clinch the Turkish Süper Lig title.

#BBNaija Ilebaye's father finally speaks on viral altercation

 

Father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Emmanuel Odiniya, has broken his silence over the viral altercation involving his daughter, claiming he was provoked before allegedly assaulting her during a family confrontation.

Why opposition parties should rethink zoning presidency to South – Atiku

  

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why opposition parties in Nigeria should rethink zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the south ahead of primaries.

 

Nigerian troops shouldn’t have fought Biafran soldiers during civil war— Obasanjo

 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigerian troops should not have fought Biafran soldiers during the Nigerian Civil War, describing civil conflicts as painful because citizens are forced to fight one another.

 

Russia-Ukraine war coming to an end - Putin

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes the war with Ukraine is “heading to an end”.

 

Gunmen kill son of Accord women leader in Osun

Gunmen have killed Kolade Eluyera, son of the women leader of the Accord Party in Irewole LGA of Osun state.

 

PDP ex-chairman Ademola Alade, supporters defect to APC

Political landscape in Ekiti State recorded another major shift on Sunday as a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Hon. Ademola Alade, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, alongside scores of his supporters.

Aviation Union Warns Jet A1 Shortages Threaten Flight Safety in Nigeria

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised the alarm over persistent Jet A1 aviation fuel shortages, warning that the crisis is disrupting airline operations, worsening crew fatigue, and posing serious threats to aviation safety across Nigeria.

Police arrest 12 suspected cultists in Edo

 

Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps have arrested 12 suspected cultists at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele Community, Uzairue, Auchi in Edo North.

KWASU to discontinue HND conversion programme

 

Kwara State University, Malete, has announced plans to discontinue its Top-Up/HND Conversion programme from the 2025/2026 academic session in compliance with directives from the National Universities Commission.

Shettima, Obasanjo, govs to attend 2026 Southern Kaduna festival

 

Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and no fewer than five state governors are expected to attend the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.

FG to begin compulsory drug tests for secondary school students

 The federal government has mandated drug tests for newly admitted and returning students across secondary schools in the country.

 

SDP adopts Adewole Adebayo as presidential candidate for 2027 poll

 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has adopted Adewole Adebayo, its 2023 presidential candidate, as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 election.