JUST IN: INEC Resumes Nationwide Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide, with the third phase scheduled to commence on Monday, May 11, 2026. INEC disclosed this in a statement issued on May 5…
NRC Warns of Rising Security Threats Along Abuja–Kaduna Rail Corridor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised concerns over increasing attacks on train services along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, calling for heightened vigilance from communities and stakeholders. According to the NRC, the incidents pose a serious threat to passenger safety and…
Kwankwaso, Obi join NDC, call for unity, empowerment
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), few hours after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The duo made declaration after being received at the national…
UBA dismisses false publication on Tony Elumelu’s marriage
The Tier-1 bank described the claims as false, malicious and defamatory. In a statement on Sunday, Group Head, Brand, Marketing & Corporate Communication at UBA, Alero Ladipo, said that the publication and similar content were entirely fabricated and intended to…
FG to begin voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
The federal government says it has commenced plans for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians in South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the former apartheid country. In a statement on Sunday, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said…
2027: Wike’s ally Senator Onor picks PDP presidential forms
Senator Sandy Onor, an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election. The move brings into sharp focus…
Saraki: After S/Court verdict, let’s unite party, plan to win 2027 polls
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected during the March 29, 2026, national convention to see last Thursday’s verdict of the Supreme Court as a challenge to them to…
Kidnapper shot dead in Abuja Estate
A suspected kidnapper has been shot dead at Army Post Service Housing Estate, Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The deceased was part of a 7-man gang that invaded the Estate around 8:47pm on…
Nollywood Star Lateef Adedimeji and Wife Welcome Triplets
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Mo Bimpe welcome triplets. See details, reactions, and everything you need to know. it was gathered that Nigerian Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have welcomed a set…
Meet Hallowed Olaoluwa, UNILAG lecturer who had double First Class at 18, PhD at 24
Dr. Hallowed Oluwadara Olaoluwa has emerged as one of Africa’s most remarkable academic prodigies, earning recognition as one of the youngest PhD holders on the continent after completing his doctorate in Mathematics at the University of Lagos at just 24….