In a move that could significantly reshape Nigeria's political landscape ahead of the next presidential election, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has nominated former Minister of Transportation, Chief Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.

The Kogi State Police Command said the attackers arrived in large numbers, travelling on about 40 motorcycles, and targeted the school and nearby surroundings in what authorities believe may have been an attempt to carry out kidnappings.

Amid the growing controversy, there is a call urging Kwankwaso to leave the NDC if he believes he is being unfairly treated by the party leadership. Supporters of Kwankwaso say he should pursue his political ambitions on another platform if he feels constrained, marginalized, or denied a fair role within the party.

For many years, Gumi has attracted criticism because of his contacts with bandits. Some commentators have accused him of being too sympathetic to them. Others have questioned why he meets with them in their forest hideouts. But instead of seeing him as part of the problem, Nigerians should ask whether he can be part of the solution.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the legal foundation upon which Wike's factional caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was recognized and faulted a Federal High Court judge in Ibadan for granting reliefs that were never sought by any of the parties in the suit.

As LPG becomes more expensive, many households are forced to abandon it and return to firewood and charcoal. While these fuels may appear cheaper in the short term, their widespread use carries enormous long-term costs for the nation.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that several deadlines fixed by INEC for the conduct of party primaries, submission of candidates’ particulars, withdrawal and substitution of candidates, as well as campaign timelines, were inconsistent with provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.

 In its release signed by Andy Odeh, its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company clarified that it has not authorized or issued requests for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals concerning the sale of scrap materials, refinery components, or other items from its warehouses or inventories. The company underscored that any information circulating in public forums suggesting otherwise is inaccurate and should be disregarded. 

In a dramatic turn on Thursday, the apex court invalidated the November 15–16, 2025 convention held in Ibadan, which produced the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC). The ruling also upheld the suspension of key party officials, including Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature and Kamaldeen Ajibade.