2027: Court Rules Jonathan Eligible to Contest Presidency
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Peter Lifu, who held that Jonathan is legally qualified to participate in the presidential race and may seek election under any political party of his […]
ADC in Turmoil as Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Reject Primary Outcome
The presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress has descended into controversy, with aspirants Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen rejecting the outcome over alleged irregularities and voter disenfranchisement. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged with a commanding lead after results from several states were collated nationwide. Before the final declaration by the Presidential Election Committee […]
FG Approves Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company To Support Local Airlines
The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of a Nigerian aircraft leasing company aimed at reducing the cost of aircraft acquisition for domestic airline operators. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with representatives of the Airline Operators of Nigeria. According to Keyamo, […]
Court Orders INEC to Align 2027 Election Timetable With Electoral Act
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the timetable issued by Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 general elections must strictly comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgement in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party against INEC, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/720/2026. The ruling comes […]
Israeli Airstrike in Eastern Lebanon Kills 12 as Military Escalation Intensifies
An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people late Monday, according to Lebanese state media, as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continued to escalate. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported Tuesday that the strike targeted the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley. The attack came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister […]
U.S. Launches New Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz as Iran Talks Continue
The United States carried out fresh military strikes in Iran near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Monday, describing the operation as an act of self-defense even as diplomatic negotiations between the two countries continued. According to United States Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins, the strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian vessels allegedly […]
Bayelsa Launches First State-Backed Flight Operations
The Bayelsa State-owned Pioneer Airlines has commenced non-scheduled flight operations using an ATR 72-600 aircraft acquired by the state government and operated in partnership with a private airline. The inaugural flight, which marked the official start of operations, was piloted by Captain M. Ibrahim with First Officer Joyce serving as co-pilot. The aircraft departed the […]
Wike Claims Fubara Agreed Not to Seek Re-election
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he was not surprised by the decision of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Rivers State. Fubara had pulled out of the race a day before the primary, stating that his decision was based […]
INEC Appeals Court Judgment Voiding 2027 Election Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission, Independent National Electoral Commission, has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgment that nullified parts of its guidelines and timetable for the 2027 general elections. The electoral commission also filed a motion asking the appellate court to stay execution of the judgment pending […]
FG Declares May 27, 28 as Eid el-Adha Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul-Adha. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, […]
