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Makarfi resigns as PDP BoT secretary

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- A former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, has resigned as the secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Makarfi, who governed Kadu... Read More


Former Kaduna governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru, loses Abuja residence to fire

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- A fire outbreak has destroyed the residence of the 2023 Kaduna State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isah Ashiru, at the Apo Legislative Quarters in A... Read More


CAF Champions League: Finidi sets bold target ahead of Rivers United's group opener

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Rivers United boss Finidi George is demanding more firepower from his side as they shift focus from domestic momentum to continental battle, with a daunting CAF Champions League gr... Read More


ANALYSIS: Why Kebbi's school abduction happened, what It reveals about rising insecurity in Nigeria's North-West

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- When armed men stormed Government Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State around 4 a.m. on Monday, the assault followed a ... Read More


PDP condemns abduction of Kebbi school girls, mocks Tinubu's renewed hope promise

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Maga Comprehensive Girls' Secondary School in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of... Read More


Oyeleke strikes gold as Nigeria dominates African Run Archery debut

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the first-ever Run Archery Tournament in Africa, sending a clear message about the country's growing strength in this exciting sport. ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Anambra 2025: Vote buying turns election into transactional exercise

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- The 2025 Anambra governorship election, though largely peaceful and well-conducted, was once again blighted by widespread incidents of vote buying, revealing how the corrosive infl... Read More


Cynicism and the 'impregnable wall': Can Nigerians rescue 2027?, By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- After every election in Nigeria - especially the contentious ones - a familiar chorus rises: "They will rig it." "Nothing will change." Following the recent off-cycle governorship ... Read More


Kano senator marries air force officer

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- Kano South District senator, Kawu Suleiman, married Hindatu Isah on Monday in a low-key ceremony held in the Rano Local Government Area of Kano State. The wedding took place at th... Read More


ISWAP confirms kidnapping, killing Nigerian Army general

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- The Brigade Commander, M Uba, earlier declared safe by the Nigerian Army after fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) ambushed his team along the Damboa-Biu axi... Read More