Year: 2026

HURIWA advises INEC to take a cue from the transparent local council elections in the UK.

• Government
• News

HURIWA advises INEC to take a cue from the transparent local council elections in the UK.

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to...

Read More Read more about HURIWA advises INEC to take a cue from the transparent local council elections in the UK.

Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran considers US peace offering; no reaction yet.

• DIPLOMACY
• International

Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran considers US peace offering; no reaction yet.

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

A tenuous ceasefire is holding between Iran and the United States, with Tehran yet to formally respond...

Read More Read more about Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran considers US peace offering; no reaction yet.

2027 Tension: Jonathan Considers Presidential Bid, Court moves to Block Return

• JUDICIARY
• Politics

2027 Tension: Jonathan Considers Presidential Bid, Court moves to Block Return

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

Fresh political uncertainty hung in the air on Thursday with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan hinting at...

Read More Read more about 2027 Tension: Jonathan Considers Presidential Bid, Court moves to Block Return

As Shettima submits his 2027 nomination forms, the APC works to secure Tinubu’s second term.

• News
• Politics

As Shettima submits his 2027 nomination forms, the APC works to secure Tinubu’s second term.

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

The ruling All Progressives Congress formally flagged off President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign on Thursday...

Read More Read more about As Shettima submits his 2027 nomination forms, the APC works to secure Tinubu’s second term.

Amid the 2027 Realignment, Natasha Idibia Joins the Political Exodus from PDP to NDC

• News
• Politics

Amid the 2027 Realignment, Natasha Idibia Joins the Political Exodus from PDP to NDC

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

Hon. Natasha Osawaru Idibia, wife of music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and member representing Egor Constituency in...

Read More Read more about Amid the 2027 Realignment, Natasha Idibia Joins the Political Exodus from PDP to NDC

After gunmen kidnap six students in Nasarawa State, police begin a manhunt.

• Crime
• Insecurity

After gunmen kidnap six students in Nasarawa State, police begin a manhunt.

Chief Reporter May 9, 2026 0

The Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State has commenced a manhunt for gunmen who kidnapped six students...

Read More Read more about After gunmen kidnap six students in Nasarawa State, police begin a manhunt.

Nigerians are being pushed to the brink by poverty and insecurity, the NLC warns.

• Finance
• Government
• Insecurity

Nigerians are being pushed to the brink by poverty and insecurity, the NLC warns.

Chief Reporter May 8, 2026 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress has drawn a bleak picture of the situation of the country and its...

Read More Read more about Nigerians are being pushed to the brink by poverty and insecurity, the NLC warns.

A US politician calls on Trump to act decisively in response to the Nigerian Plateau attacks.

• Crime
• Insecurity
• International

A US politician calls on Trump to act decisively in response to the Nigerian Plateau attacks.

Chief Reporter May 8, 2026 0

A US legislator, Riley Moore, has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to take what he described...

Read More Read more about A US politician calls on Trump to act decisively in response to the Nigerian Plateau attacks.

Anambra will be the national HIV prevention plan’s pilot state.

• Crime
• Insecurity
• JUDICIARY

Anambra will be the national HIV prevention plan’s pilot state.

Chief Reporter May 8, 2026 0

Anambra is being considered as a prospective pilot state for the execution of the 2026-2030 National HIV/AIDS...

Read More Read more about Anambra will be the national HIV prevention plan’s pilot state.

Justice Clarence Thomas Joins the ranks of the nation’s longest-serving justices

• International
• JUDICIARY

Justice Clarence Thomas Joins the ranks of the nation’s longest-serving justices

Chief Reporter May 8, 2026 0

Clarence Thomas became the second-longest-serving justice in the history of the Supreme Court of the United States...

Read More Read more about Justice Clarence Thomas Joins the ranks of the nation’s longest-serving justices