Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind the policies and programmes of his administration over the past three years. In a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration, the governor said prioritising the interests and wellbeing of Rivers people has remained the central focus of his government since assuming office. Fubara noted that his administration’s significant investments in road infrastructure were aimed at connecting rural communities with urban centres, expanding economic opportunities, and driving development across the state. According to him, the vision…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the forthcoming elections. The announcement was made on Friday, 29 May, 2026, by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the former Deputy Governor, who disclosed that Gwarzo would be formally affirmed alongside other candidates of the party during its affirmation ceremony scheduled for the same day. According to Shuaibu, the event will feature the affirmation of candidates contesting for seats in the State Houses of Assembly, the National Assembly, governorship positions, and the presidency. Gwarzo brings decades of…
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the United States and Israel who buried their political interests and supported their governments in the heat of the 9/11 and the October 7, 2023 attacks by Al-Qaeda and Hamas on the US and Israel soil. NEYGA spoke against comments by Atiku and Obi, in the wake of recent attacks by gunmen…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) industry through policies that prioritise local content, innovation, technology transfer and industrial development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the Electric Vehicle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (EVAMAN) in Abuja. Represented by Mr. Ibiam Oguejiofor, National Coordinator of the Strategy Implementation Task Office for Presidential Executive Order No. 5, Udeh said the government was working to ensure that Nigerian expertise, materials and enterprises occupy a central place in the country’s industrial future.…
A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene has been arrested in Creektown, Odukpani LGA, Cross River State following intelligence reports linking him to the disappearance and murder of several persons in the community. According to reports, security operatives, including men of the Nigerian Army and tactical special forces, tracked the suspect to a secluded hut inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community. The suspect allegedly attempted to flee after trying to retrieve a weapon from the hut but was quickly apprehended by security operatives. During a search of the hideout, operatives reportedly discovered eight shallow graves containing bodies buried…
By Ademola Adegbamigbe Mr Kunle Ajibade, Executive Editor/Director of TheNEWS and PMNEWS, who turns 68 today, is one of the most organised human beings on this side of the Atlantic. He is meticulous about everything, from the way he combs his hair, his dressing, and choice of Obafemi Awolowo’s cap (a symbol of his admiration for the man and his ideals) and the way he gives you a gift. He would never hand you loose currency notes. You can be sure that he would present you with an envelope, which he would retrieve from a corner of his neat bag.…
Today, I celebrate Chief Sunday Akin Dare, renowned journalist, communications expert, and my Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, on attaining 60 on May 29, 2026. Sunday has come a long way with me as an ally and partner in our long and arduous struggle to establish a progressive democratic order in the country. Since he returned from the United States of America to join us, he has neither relented nor looked back in his resolve to contribute significantly to the entrenchment of democratic good governance in the land. Together, day and night, from 2013 to 2014, we were…
By Lanre Ogunyemi I write as a stakeholder seeking peace, unity, stability and progress within the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress. The ongoing public expressions surrounding the internal dynamics of the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, particularly the tensions between Justice Forum and The Mandate Movement, present not only a political disagreement, but a very crucial, critical and defining moment for the future stability, cohesion, and electoral strength of the party in Lagos State. The recent comments of Chief Mrs Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, in a now viral video about the Lagos APC…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has officially affirmed Dr. Yakubu Adamu as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State. The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections. Speaking during the affirmation ceremony held on Thursday, 28 May, 2026, at the Sulaiman Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, the Bauchi State Chairman of the APM, Auwal Isa, said the party is ready to participate fully in the 2027 elections and is presenting credible and qualified candidates to fly its flag. Similarly,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State is battling with a court order restraining its conduct of primary election and alleged removal of the state chairman of the party. Recall PRP had on Monday, 25 May, 2026, held its governorship primary in Bauchi where the Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba Umar emerged as the governorship candidate. Following this exercise, a governorship aspirant had approached the court to stop the party, the Senator and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from holding the election. There was also a portion of the party which announced the…