Court sentences two men to death by hanging over rape, murder of teenage girl in Anambra

  The Anambra high court in Ogidi has sentenced two men — Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu — to death by hanging over the rape and murder of Jennifer Anene,…

EXTRA: I spent money campaigning for Obi, he never appreciated me – Isaac Fayose

  Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has never appreciated him for supporting his campaign during the last general…

Appeal court dismisses judgment nullifying INEC deadlines for 2027 elections

  The court of appeal in Abuja has dismissed the judgment that nullified the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and…

Police arrest Asaba content creator over alleged rape

  The Delta State Police Command has arrested an Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over allegations that he raped a 20-year-old woman who later…

Appeal court affirms judgment barring INEC from recognising ADC state congresses

  The court of appeal in Abuja has affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the David…

Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027, submits APC nomination forms

  President Bola Tinubu has submitted his All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form and retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Ibrahim Masari, the…

EXTRA: I might not be alive to contest in 2027 – Peter Obi

  The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest the poll, alleging that the government is…

US to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections — Congressman

  The United States’ administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while…

YPP Candidate Pledges Grassroots Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusive Development in Race for House of Reps seat

  In a political landscape often dominated by godfatherism and self-serving ambition, Phinehas I. C. Chidike (Okeokpa Nwa Ekeocha), stands as a refreshing departure. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate…

Court Sentences Man To Life Imprisonment For Raping Minor

  The Ikot Abasi Local Government Area Division of the Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced one Israel Emmanuel Jacob to life imprisonment for raping a thirteen-year-old minor. The…

2027: Obi asks INEC to publish candidates’ certificates

  Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by candidates…

Police officer, 2 others arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl in Niger

  The Niger State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Kuta, has confirmed the arrest of a police officer serving with the Niger Police Command for allegedly raping a 13-year-old…

NDC appeals court ruling voiding registration as INEC hands party access to portal

  Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party has filed an appeal against the recent ruling of the federal high court in Lokoja, Kogi…

NDC rejects court order voiding its registration, heads to appeal court

  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected an order by the federal high court in Lokoja setting aside an earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

  A federal high court in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment which compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a…