FCT Polls 2026: APC, PDP, ADC Project Confidence Ahead of Feb 21 Vote
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have declared full preparedness for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026, as political activities intensify across Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed the council polls for February 21, 2026, a contest widely regarded […]
$1.5bn Loss at Port Harcourt Refinery Confirms Atiku Right on Privatisation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) recent admission of losses at the Port Harcourt Refinery proves his long-standing advocacy for privatising Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. Atiku made the remarks in a statement shared via his X handle yesterday, reacting to comments from NNPCL indicating that the $1.5 […]
Zelenskyy Urges Global Action as Russia Unleashes Intensifying Drone and Missile Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to the international community on Sunday not to “turn a blind eye” as Russia intensifies long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, saying Moscow fired more than 3,300 munitions over the past week alone. In a social media post, Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones, 1,200 […]
Arctic Blast Puts Nearly 80 Million on Alert as Dangerous Cold Grips East Coast
Nearly 80 million people along the East Coast are bracing for a powerful Arctic outbreak set to grip the region this weekend. Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect across large portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with Sunday morning expected to be the coldest of the season in the Northeast. Wind chills had already plunged […]
Deadly Kwara Attack Forces Woro Residents to Flee to Niger State
Hundreds of residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have crossed into neighbouring Niger State after a brutal terrorist attack that reportedly claimed more than 176 lives, triggering mass displacement and fear across surrounding villages. The assault, which began on Tuesday evening and stretched into Wednesday morning, left residents scrambling […]
Kwara Killings Raise Alarm as Terror Threat Creeps Toward South-West
Security experts have warned that Nigeria may be running out of time to prevent extremist violence from spilling into major South-West cities following last week’s mass killings in Kwara State, as states in the region begin tightening border security. The warning comes after coordinated attacks on Woro and nearby communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, […]
Tinubu to Visit UK on King’s Invitation in March 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally agreed to undertake a State Visit to the United Kingdom in March 2026 following an invitation from His Majesty The King, marking a rare high-level diplomatic engagement between both countries. The visit is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026, and will be […]
Late Appointments Stall Tinubu’s Ambassadors
Uncertainty is mounting around President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees as diplomatic sources reveal that several host countries may hesitate to grant approval due to concerns over the short remaining tenure of the current administration. Senior officials in the Presidency and Nigeria’s foreign service confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is encountering difficulties in obtaining […]
Iyabo Obasanjo Confirms APC Membership in Ogun
A former member of the National Assembly, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has confirmed her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, marking her return to active politics after about 15 years. She made the disclosure on Saturday during an interview with Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami on 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports, which was […]
Wike Unveils Majority FM in Rivers as Tinubu Eyes 2027
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has established a new radio station, Majority FM 89.5, to support the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The radio station is located within the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and comes amid intensified political mobilisation […]
