Two APC Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw from Kebbi Primaries

Two prominent aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah and Sani M. Kabiru, have withdrawn from the party’s senatorial primary elections scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. Na’Allah, a former senator who represented Kebbi South Senatorial District, announced his withdrawal in a letter dated May 17 and addressed to […]

Nigerian, US Troops Eliminate Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Fresh Airstrikes

The Defence Headquarters on Monday announced that Nigerian troops, working alongside the United States Africa Command, killed more than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters during coordinated air strikes in the North-East. According to the military, the operation was carried out around Metele following intelligence reports on the movement and gathering of terrorist elements […]

Oyo School Kidnapping Sparks National Outrage, Calls for Urgent Action

A wave of concern has followed the abduction of students and staff from several schools in Oyo State, after distress videos from the victims surfaced online. The incident occurred on May 15, when armed attackers on motorcycles invaded schools in Oriire Local Government Area, including primary and secondary institutions. During the attack, multiple pupils, teachers, […]

APC House Primaries Trigger Nationwide Disputes as Lawmakers Lose Tickets

The House of Representatives primaries of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections have sparked widespread controversy across Nigeria, with many sitting lawmakers failing to secure party nominations. Reports indicate that over two dozen incumbents lost their tickets, while several aspirants were screened out or pressured to withdraw. The process has drawn criticism […]

Violence Erupts at Lagos APC Primary, One Dead

A violent incident disrupted the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The clash reportedly took place on Saturday in the Ikotun area, specifically around Ile-Iwe in Egbe, where party members had gathered for the exercise. What began as a peaceful voting […]