Warri South-West demarcation crisis: community leader demands INEC’s peaceful resolution

Warri South-West local government leader Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo has urged for a nonviolent end to the dispute over the Warri Federal Constituency’s boundary, which was imposed by the Supreme Court. His statement comes after thirteen flow stations in Gbaramatu Kingdom were shut down on June 8th by protesting Ijaw women. The request was made by … Read more

Zamfara APC senatorial primary excluded from court hearings

Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a candidate for the Senate seat of Zamfara North in the All Progressives Congress (APC), is contesting his exclusion from the party’s primary election in a pre-election lawsuit that has began hearing at Gusau’s Federal High Court. The APC, INEC, and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura are the initial three defendants in … Read more

Police arrest Akwa Ibom social media activist for fake security alarm

Police in Akwa Ibom State have reportedly detained one Akaninyene Udo, a social media activist, on charges of setting false security alarms, causing panic among locals. According to reports, the suspect was arrested after reportedly publishing false updates online implying an imminent security concern in portions of the state. The posts were reported to have … Read more

Victims of Ebonyi attack describe their trauma, urging Nwifuru, police, and DSS to intervene

The people of Umunkpumente kindred in Ihie Autonomous Community, Ishiagu, in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, who were attacked by thugs while holding a meeting, have urged Governor Francis Nwifuru, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, and the Department of State Service, DSS, to ensure the arrest and prosecution of … Read more

50 elderly peasants kidnapped on reconciliation mission with bandits

Fifty elderly inhabitants of Magamin Diddi village in Zamfara State’s Magami/Faru Ward were kidnapped after visiting the bandits’ stronghold while on a peace mission to reconcile with them. The chairman of Maradun Local Government, Bello Dosara, confirmed the occurrence but stated that the locals met with the bandit kingpin without government authority. He went on … Read more

Okonjo-Iweala is unwilling to become Atiku’s running mate – Sumner Sambo

Sumner Sambo, Director of Politics at Arise News, has stated that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, is unwilling to quit her current job to become former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s running partner. Sambo made the remark on Monday while appearing on The Morning Show, where he discussed current political speculation ahead … Read more

Tinubu is terrified of El-Rufai, who was formed by the former Kaduna government, according to Solomon Dalung

Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youths and Sports, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is terrified of Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State. Dalung, who served as Minister under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed that Tinubu is El-Rufai’s invention, which is why the president fears him the most. In an interview … Read more

INEC presents the final list for the Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election, with four candidates cleared

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued the final list of candidates for the upcoming Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election on June 20, 2026. The electoral body has produced a list of four candidates who will compete for the empty Senate seat representing the district. INEC has cleared four candidates: Halilu Onda Enyulu-Uza of … Read more

The Federal High Court has adjourned a suit contesting the Taraba APC chairmanship primary

The Federal High Court in Jalingo, Taraba State, has deferred the definite hearing of a complaint seeking to overturn the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship primary election to July 1, 2026. Justice Mashkur Salisu ordered the adjournment on Monday, citing the defendants’ apparent failure to file and serve their statements of defence. Abdulhadi Lau, … Read more