Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become the political home of some of the country’s finest citizens, as he rallied voters in Osun State ahead of the governorship election. Atiku, who is the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, made the declaration on Monday, August 10, … Read more
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, has launched another scathing criticism of the ruling Party, declaring that some monarchies now operate with stronger democratic structures than the APC. Lukman made the remark while speaking during an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is seeking the position of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 election. Wike said he had no interest in securing a formal position in the campaign structure, insisting that his support for Tinubu’s re-election does not depend on … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a special Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending applications and improve access to passport services for Nigerians living in the country. The intervention, which begins with the team’s arrival in the U.K. on Monday, August 10, 2026, is part of efforts by the Federal … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and other opposition figures have intensified consultations aimed at building a common political platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The latest discussions are being facilitated by … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that recent household data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that many Nigerians are struggling to afford major assets and improve their standard of living. Atiku’s latest criticism was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by … Read more
A wave of grief swept through Efeyi-Utikpi in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday as residents gathered for the mass burial of victims killed in a deadly attack on the farming community. The burial followed the violence that struck the Efeyi community in the Ugboju District of Otukpo on Tuesday, July 28, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following an attempt by suspected vandals to damage parts of the critical infrastructure, assuring residents that the structure remains safe and structurally sound. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, a day after directing security agencies to track down those responsible for … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as the State intensifies preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Lagos moves to ensure that its sports facilities are ready for the … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 73-member Election Management Council to coordinate its campaign and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with several prominent political figures appointed to key positions. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former Imo State Governor and … Read more