Senate to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi: Use Parliament, Not Pressure

Abuja Nigeria’s Senate has turned down calls from opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi to quickly change the freshly signed Electoral Act 2026, saying they should raise issues through lawmakers instead of public pressure. The rejection came on Thursday as leaders from African Democratic Congress and New Nigeria Peoples Party demanded […]

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After Fresh Scare, Bauchi Unleashes Heavy Security Presence in Alkaleri

Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has sent a large number of officers and heavy weapons to Gwana, Digare, and Kafin Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area to tackle rising banditry and keep the peace. The deployment follows a spike in security threats in these border communities, Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Habib said during a

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INEC Moves 2027 Presidential Poll to January

Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the timetable for the 2027 General Election following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026.Under the new schedule:Presidential and National Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections

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Security Alert: Five Gunmen Arrested in Ekiti by Amotekun Corps

Ekiti The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has apprehended five suspected gunmen who had just entered Ekiti State, recovering weapons and other items from the group, in a move that highlights ongoing security vigilance in the state. State Communications Officer Adeleye Adewale said the suspects were intercepted on February 25 at Ekiti West Local Government Area

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Transcorp Hotels Rewards Shareholders as Profit Surges 138% in 2025

Abuja Transcorp Hotels Plc has reported ₦97 billion in revenue for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year, as the hospitality group declared a final dividend of ₦1.30 per share for shareholders. Speaking at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman Awele

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MMIA Fire Fallout: N’Assembly Holds Emergency Talks with FAAN

Lagos Members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) following Monday’s fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The lawmakers arrived at the airport at

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After Intelligence Warning, Obi, Akpata Relocate as Gunmen Strike

Benin City Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and ex-governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has recounted how he and Labour Party leader Peter Obi narrowly escaped what he described as a potentially deadly attack at a political gathering in Benin City. The incident, which has heightened political tension in the state, occurred

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President of India Arrives in Israel on State Visit

Tel Aviv — The President of India, Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a formal state visit, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties between the two nations. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the President was warmly received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu. The Indian President described the reception

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From Politics to Courtroom: El-Rufai Slams DSS, ICPC with ₦3bn Claims

Abuja Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched a sweeping legal challenge against Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption agencies, filing separate suits against the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), seeking a combined ₦3 billion in damages. The former governor is asking the courts to

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Security Agencies Uncover ₦835m Link in Alleged Tinubu Coup Plot

Abuja Security agencies investigating an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu say they have traced ₦835 million in suspected funding to two private companies, with former Bayelsa State governor Timipre Sylva named among individuals under scrutiny. According to findings cited by security sources, ₦785 million was allegedly channelled through Purple Waves Limited, an

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