Gunmen who abducted children from an orphanage and school near Kabba Junction in Lokoja have demanded ₦150 million for their release, authorities have said. The late-night raid in Kogi State left 26 people initially taken, including 24 children and two wives of the proprietor. A member of staff, Isah Hajarat, said the attack began at…
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a coordinating minister for energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic…
The Presidency on Wednesday said former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, resigned from office and was not removed. It also clarified that former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, similarly tendered his resignation. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman of the party. Justice Lawal Garba who led the five-member panel of Justices made the announcement shortly after lawyers representing parties in the appeal…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a single confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that there is currently no sign of community transmission. According to Director-General Jide Idris, the affected individual has been placed in isolation and is undergoing treatment in line with national health protocols….
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a limited cabinet reshuffle, removing two ministers and appointing replacements as part of efforts to enhance government performance. According to an official memo signed by George Akume, Wale Edun has been replaced as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy by Taiwo Oyedele, who previously held a…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed timetable for its activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, providing a roadmap for its internal nomination process. The document, endorsed by National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines deadlines for the sale and submission of forms, as well as schedules for primaries and appeals across…
The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensified after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as national chairman and national secretary of the party. The move, which followed the Court of Appeal’s judgment, prompted Mark to file a fresh motion…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, challenging the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the party leadership led by David Mark. The demonstration, which took place on Wednesday, saw party members march from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory….
Dozens of villagers are feared to have been abducted after a large group of bandits attacked Bagna village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least five people and razing homes. The нападение occurred in the early hours of Monday when the вооружённые нападавшие reportedly surrounded the village, launching a coordinated assault…
