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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a probe over the leakage of actor Emeka Ike’s voter data and an alleged misuse of authorised access.    In a statement on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Haruna, said the probe followed allegations regarding an alleged unauthorised access […]

In a dramatic escalation of tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has resigned from the party, accusing its leadership of “massively rigging” the presidential primaries that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s 2027 presidential candidate. The ADC has not […]

The Nigerian Army has rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.   In a statement issued on Monday, the Army said the operation was launched following a distress call received at about 3:30 a.m., prompting troops to immediately commence a counter-kidnapping mission in […]

Nigeria’s plan to send its paramilitary forces for training in Poland has triggered quiet but serious concern in Washington, with senior US officials warning that the move could jeopardize key counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions. Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, is scheduled to travel […]

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests.    He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the Navy’s 70th Anniversary. […]

A high-powered Federal Government delegation on Sunday, May 31, 2026, visited Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School on May 15, 2026.   The delegation conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]

Courtesy From searchng.ng top political feeds for nigeria understands that the former Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, and his wife have been abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State.    The couple were reportedly travelling towards Katsina on Saturday when gunmen intercepted their vehicle in Matazu Local Government Area and took them away.   […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved the country from imminent bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the nation’s economy.   He spoke when he hosted state governors who came to celebrate with him the Sallah and the third anniversary of the […]

Teachers and civil society groups on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, demanding urgent government intervention to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The demonstrators warned that the safety of teachers and schoolchildren across the state could no longer be treated lightly. The […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned owners of event centres, hotels and other public facilities in the Federal Capital Territory against allowing their premises to be used by illegal organisations or unrecognised political party leaderships. The FCTA said title documents of any event centre, […]

To commemorate the anniversary,  President Tinubu issued a statement reflecting on his administration’s activities over the past three years and outlining key milestones and policy efforts under his leadership.  Full text of his statement is reproduced  below:  My fellow compatriots,   Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved […]

Nigerian elections are often described as contests of ideas. In reality, they are usually contests of coalitions. The winner is rarely the politician with the most compelling program. He is more often the one who assembles the broadest alliance of regions, interests, patrons and grievances. That is what makes the approaching 2027 presidential election so […]