The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a further extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of completed aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the screening process for the 2027 General Elections. This was contained in a statement by Felix Morka, National Publicity SecretaryContinue Reading
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday held an inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj operations with the transportation of 473 Nigerian pilgrims from Kogi to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, who were transported through UMZA flight UMZ3501, departed Abuja to Madinah at 5 p.m. The Vice President, Sen.Continue Reading
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections and approved nomination fees for aspirants contesting various elective positions. The party fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million, governorship at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million. ItContinue Reading
The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of Consensus Committees for the Northern, Central, and Southern political zones of the state, following a high-level strategic meeting. In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Aaron Artimas,Continue Reading
An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel were among suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Pa Ofiel was nabbed by NDLEA officers on Tuesday 28th April 2026 during aContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated the newly elected Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, following their inauguration on Friday in Katsina. The Governor also expressed appreciation for the outgoing executive led by Tukur DanAli, who serves as Permanent Secretary, MinistryContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off a ₦1.586 billion mega empowerment programme sponsored by the Senator representing Katsina Central, Senator Abdul’aziz Musa Yar’adua. The flag-off ceremony, held at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium featured the distribution of empowerment items and support materials including 40 vehicles, 5 ambulances, ₦150Continue Reading
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC. One case of Hantavirus has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation, it said. One British national is reportedly in intensiveContinue Reading
Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group madeContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned three state-of-the-art digital billboards across Katsina State. The billboards, fully powered by solar energy, represent the administration’s commitment to sustainability, cost efficiency, and continuous service delivery regardless of power grid limitations. The project, implemented under the leadership of KATDICT in partnershipContinue Reading
