Terrorism Sponsors Must Be Exposed – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, urged Nigerians not to give up hope, saying he was compelled to introduce monthly prayer sessions to tackle abduction, killings and militancy when he served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State.
Seven Dead, 50 Huts Burnt In Bauchi State Over Farmer-herder Violence
Seven people have been killed and 50 huts burnt, following a violent clash between farmers and suspected herdsmen in Lanzai and Dosho communities of Darazo Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
2027: INEC Voids Primaries Held After May 30
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties that any primary election conducted outside the commission’s May 30 deadline remains invalid, unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter.
UN Demands Release Of Abducted Pupils, Teachers In Oyo, Borno
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion – Presidency
Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities.
NLC Threatens Strike Over Terrorism
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it would not hesitate to call for a nationwide industrial action to support the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the ongoing strike against kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State should governments at all levels fail to address the crisis decisively.
Aftermath Primaries: Obi Rallies NDC Aspirants For Unity
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Wednesday appealed to aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primary elections to accept the outcomes and support efforts to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
Super Eagles Held To 2-2 Draw By Poland After Stoppage-Time Goal
The friendly match between Nigeria and Poland ended in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday in Warsaw.
US Announces Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon
The US State Department has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire.
ADC Leadership Tussle: Court Adjourns Case To June 8
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 8 for hearing a case challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), headed by former Senate President David Mark.