INEC Schedules June 20 for By-Elections in Six States
The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed June 20, 2026, for by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states, aligning the exercise with the already scheduled Ekiti State governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Abuja during a ceremony to welcome a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, […]
Momodu Denies VP Ambition with Atiku, Backs Opposition Coalition
Media entrepreneur and publisher, Dele Momodu, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to run as a vice-presidential candidate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stating that he has no intention of contesting any election. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Momodu described the circulating claim as a distraction […]
Your Uniform Is Not a Licence to Kill, IGP Warns Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, warned 1,068 retrained constables against professional misconduct, stressing that wearing the police uniform does not place officers above the law. Disu gave the warning during his keynote address at the passing-out parade of retrained police constables at the Police Mobile Force Base, 26 PMF, […]
AGF Seeks Court Order to Deregister ADC, Accord, Three Other Parties
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has approached the Federal High Court seeking an order to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, along with three others yet to be formally named in public filings. The AGF, acting in his capacity as the chief law officer of the […]
Mainoo Signs New Manchester United Deal
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at the club until 2031, ending months of uncertainty surrounding his future. The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined United’s academy in 2014, has made 98 appearances for the club. He scored the winning goal in the 2024 FA Cup final and also […]
Parker Exits Burnley After Premier League Relegation
Burnley have confirmed that head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent following their relegation from the Premier League. In a statement released on Thursday, the club said both parties had “mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude” after just one season back in the top flight. Parker, who […]
2.5 Million Votes for Tinubu: EDHA Aspirant Daniel Ero Vows Massive Edo Partnership
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A house of assembly aspirant, Onaghise Osaretin Daniel Ero, has said he has the capacity to team up with the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo to deliver on the 2.5 million votes promised President Bola Tinubu just as he promised to right the wrongs in the constituency. He disclosed this while formally […]
Igbafen To Okpebholo: No Unity, No May Day Celebration In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, Prof. Monday Lewis Igbafen, has called on the state government to look for how to settle the leadership crisis in the union before calling for Workers Day celebration. He made the appeal in a statement titled: “A May Day that must not […]
Reps Advance 50-Year National Economic Plan Bill
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a 50 year national economic plan for Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled the National Economic Plan 2026 to 2076, was debated at plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. Leading the debate, the sponsor of […]
US Congressman Pushes Review of Nigeria’s Security Aid Over Compliance Concerns
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as a failure to meet conditions attached to US security assistance to Nigeria. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, made the remarks in a post on X on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, urging the US Secretary […]