Author: Damilola

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, describing the results as “concocted” and alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice. In a statement posted on his X handle after the primaries, Amaechi said he would not accept any outcome that failed to reflect fairness, transparency, and inclusion. “Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I unequivocally reject the concocted results being announced,” he said. He insisted that he had earlier made it clear he would…

Immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general election. Nnaji secured 7,424 votes to defeat Samson Nnamani, who polled 600 votes in the primary election conducted across the 17 local government areas of the state. The result was announced in Enugu by Austin Nwachukwu, chairman of the seven-member primary election committee. “By the powers conferred on me as chairman of the primary election committee, I hereby declare Uche Nnaji as winner of the governorship primary, having secured the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the trial of five suspects accused of involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the matter for judgment after counsel for both the prosecution and defence adopted their final written addresses on Tuesday. The judge said parties would be notified of the date for delivery of judgment. During proceedings, counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Ayodeji Adedipe, urged the court to convict the defendants and impose the maximum sentence of death, citing the gravity of…

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has said Siminalayi Fubara successfully passed the party’s governorship screening process before voluntarily withdrawing from the Rivers State governorship primary election. Fubara had announced his withdrawal from the race on May 20, saying the decision was made out of conviction and sacrifice in the interest of peace and unity in the state. In his statement at the time, the governor said, “I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party.” Before his withdrawal, Fubara and Kingsley Chinda,…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has stepped down as National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC). The party announced the development on Tuesday shortly after Sowore emerged as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election during the party’s primary held in Abuja. In a statement, the AAC confirmed the leadership change and announced the appointment of Samuel Ajeigbe as the new national chairman. “Omoyele Sowore has officially stepped down as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress.” “The party hereby welcomes Samuel Ajeigbe as the new National Chairman of our great party,” the…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to worship centres, recreational facilities and other public spaces as part of enhanced security measures ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to the Command, the deployment is aimed at ensuring a safe and peaceful celebration across the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued by the PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said security operations had been intensified across the territory in collaboration with other agencies. The statement noted that the police are working alongside the military, Department of State Services, the…

The Borno State Government has temporarily shut down and relocated Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, following the abduction of 42 students and pupils by suspected insurgents. The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, during a visit to the affected community on Monday. The governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Illiya, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the visit formed part of the state government’s response to the incident. The visit followed an earlier condolence and sympathy trip by Babagana Umara Zulum on May 19, during…

The Nigerian naira recorded a relatively stable performance on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, trading within a narrow band against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official window of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira exchanged at about ₦1,375 to the dollar under the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), with intraday movements ranging between ₦1,374 and ₦1,377. Market data indicated that the currency’s steadiness was supported by improved foreign exchange liquidity, sustained investor confidence, and expectations of additional inflows into the economy. Analysts also noted moderate trading activity in the interbank…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has warned of a looming industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities over what it described as the Federal Government’s slow and inconsistent implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement. Speaking at a press conference held at the union’s secretariat in the University of Jos on Monday, the branch leadership said growing frustration among academics could collapse the fragile peace currently holding the university system. The union said its National Executive Council (NEC), which met at Modibbo Adama University on May 9 and 10, 2026, reviewed the implementation of the agreement…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Interior and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the declaration reflects the government’s recognition of the religious significance of Eid-ul-Adha and its importance to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world. The Minister congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion, describing Eid-ul-Adha as a festival rooted in…