2026

Abba Anas Adamu, a former member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, has died while in captivity after being abducted by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Abba, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has formally obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. …

The contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election has intensified after three aspirants — Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen — obtained nomination forms…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects following the killing of two men by a mob in Bunga Hamlet, Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State, after they were wrongly accused of theft. The victims, Kabiru Idris, 30,…

Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in on Sunday as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured the support of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim…

Iran has rejected a United States-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing it as “flawed” and “politically motivated”, amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. According to a…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any further attacks on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger what it described as a “heavy assault” on American military assets and…

The Senate has passed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 aimed at establishing clear jurisdiction for pre-election matters and reducing conflicting court judgments arising from disputes over party primaries and candidate nominations. …

Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has overtaken South African billionaire Johann Rupert to become Africa’s second-richest individual, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). A report by TheCable, citing…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has formally declared his intention to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mohammed…