2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is reviewing the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment that upheld key provisions of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while speaking on the commission’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had ruled on provisions of the Electoral Act dealing with political party membership registers … Continue reading 2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

Mbappé Back in Training as Real Madrid Monitor His Return After Knee Injury

Mbappé Back in Training as Real Madrid Monitor His Return After Knee Injury Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has provided an update on his recovery from the knee injury he suffered while playing for France during the international break. The French superstar suffered a hyperextension to the back of his left knee during France’s match against Türkiye on September 25. He was forced to leave … Continue reading Mbappé Back in Training as Real Madrid Monitor His Return After Knee Injury

FRSC Confirms 20 Dead in Plateau Multiple-Vehicle Crash

Twenty people have died and five others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo–Jos route in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The fatal crash occurred at about 3:32 p.m. on Friday, October 2, shortly after Sopp Water Falls, according to the FRSC. The Corps said 25 people were involved in the crash, comprising 23 males and two … Continue reading FRSC Confirms 20 Dead in Plateau Multiple-Vehicle Crash

FIFA, CAF orders suspension of NFF electoral process indefinitely

FIFA and CAF officially suspended the NFF electoral process via a formal letter signed by Elkhan Mammadov, Chief Member Associations Officer, following the sudden collapse of the federation’s executive board. A joint fact-finding delegation is heading to Nigeria to address the NFF leadership crisis following the mass resignation of principal officers on August 27 amid scrutiny over national team failures. As reported by Premium Times, … Continue reading FIFA, CAF orders suspension of NFF electoral process indefinitely

‘We won’t come again’: Kano residents protest N3,000 payment for APC rally, lament borrowing money for transport

Some aggrieved residents of Kano who took part in the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have protested the N3,000 payment they allegedly received from the party. The angry residents lamented in Hausa that the amount given to them was too small to cover their transport expenses. The development followed political mobilisation by the APC in Kano, where the party launched a support … Continue reading ‘We won’t come again’: Kano residents protest N3,000 payment for APC rally, lament borrowing money for transport

JUST IN: Tanzanian president’s husband dies while undergoing treatment in Zanzibar

The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. The BBC reports that Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Ameir’s death, saying he had been suffering from a heart condition. Ndejembi said Ameir died at 08:00 local time (06:00 GMT) on Monday at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. He added that funeral arrangements were … Continue reading JUST IN: Tanzanian president’s husband dies while undergoing treatment in Zanzibar

How notorious cocaine trafficker Ebubechukwu was arrested after changing his name upon release from prison

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected cocaine trafficker accused of masterminding drug shipments to Saudi Arabia. The agency said on Sunday that its operatives arrested 34-year-old Dunu Bethel Ebubechukwu, who allegedly disguised himself as a herbal tea businessman, following intelligence-led investigations into a cocaine shipment intercepted in Lagos. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, operatives of … Continue reading How notorious cocaine trafficker Ebubechukwu was arrested after changing his name upon release from prison

Military declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, offers Nigerians N30m reward for information about him (Photo)

The Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, has declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted and offered a N30 million reward for credible information leading to his arrest.  According to a wanted notice issued by the task force, Okorienta was described as a threat to peace in the South-East, while the military urged residents to provide information that could lead to … Continue reading Military declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, offers Nigerians N30m reward for information about him (Photo)

2027: APC national secretary meets Adeleke as moves to secure Osun for Tinubu begin

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election begin to gather momentum. The meeting is coming amid growing efforts by the APC to strengthen its political presence in Osun State and secure support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. … Continue reading 2027: APC national secretary meets Adeleke as moves to secure Osun for Tinubu begin