Author: Citynews

African Democratic Congress chieftain, Dele Momodu, has predicted that the 2027 presidential election will be tough for President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Nevon Media with Oseni Rufai, on Friday Momodu expressed optimism that the candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, will win the election. According to him, if Atiku can hold his ground in the southern part of the country while dominating the north, he will easily defeat both President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi. “As I predicted, Atiku will win the majority of the North, and if he is able to compete favourably in the South,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, following a recent attack by gunmen on the institution. The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima while addressing participants of the Senior Executive Course 48 (Class of 2026) at the institute on Friday. Shettima also conveyed the Federal Government’s condolences to the families of two soldiers and one policeman who were killed during the attack. “On the President’s order, a comprehensive action plan and timeline for permanent reinforcement — covering surveillance, personnel, access control, and emergency…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced two women arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for terrorism-related offences to 40 years imprisonment each. The convicts, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, are the mother and sister respectively of notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, who was killed by security forces on June 10, 2026, in a forest near Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa delivered the judgement after both defendants pleaded guilty to Counts 2, 4 and 5 of a five-count charge filed by the Office of the Attorney General…

The National Youth Wing of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), in conjunction with Civil Society Organisation leaders in the party, has written a formal petition against Justice Peter Lifu. This online medium reports that the petition dated June 18, 2026, was addressed to the Executive Secretary, National Judicial Council (NJC), and signed by the ADC’s National Youth Leader, Comrade Balarabe Rufai. The ADC demanded Lifu’s removal “from any and all adjudicatory matters, reviews, or decision-making roles concerning the ADC.” While reading the petition to the media in front of the ADC National Secretariat, Comrade Rufai, represented by Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, to assess the institution’s security situation, facilities and ongoing programmes following the recent deadly attack by gunmen. Shettima, accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other senior government officials, was received by the Director-General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, and members of the institute’s management team. According to POLITICS NIGERIA, the visit comes days after suspected gunmen attacked the institute, killing three people and raising fresh concerns over security at Nigeria’s foremost policy and strategic studies institution. Security…

Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc (2nd L); Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc (4th L); Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc (6th L); and Dr (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, First Lady of  Anambra State (2nd R), with the beneficiaries at the Fidelity Bank Empowerment Programme organized in partnership with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Foundation, held in Awka, Anambra State recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social impact and economic inclusion through the empowerment of women and schoolchildren in Anambra State. The landmark intervention,…

The Ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale throne. CityNews reports that the kingmakers were led by the Olisa, Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya. In a letter addressed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the Olisa said the kingmakers acted under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957 and the customary law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of Ijebuland. The nominees are Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya, also known as Eleruja, Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga, and Prince Olabode Onanuga. Adesanya said that,…

Northern youths, under the aegis of the Coalition of Arewa Youth Groups, has warned that 2027 may be Nigeria’s last election. The coalition issued the warning at a press briefing where they demanded the immediate release of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The group called on Northern youths to come together and vote out the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections. The Arewa youths lamented El-Rufai’s continued detention, noting that there are several former governors, who are being investigated…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed optimism that God will continue to guide President Bola Tinubu in leading Nigeria until 2031 to advance the country’s development. City News reports that Umahi stated this on Thursday during an inspection tour of ongoing bridge projects in Lagos State. The projects inspected included the Carter Bridge, which the minister said is scheduled for reconstruction beginning next week. Speaking during the inspection, Umahi appealed to Nigerians to support and cooperate with the Tinubu administration as it works to address the challenges facing the country, particularly insecurity. According to him, the President’s administration will continue to receive divine…

In a remarkable demonstration of visionary leadership, strategic diplomacy, and institutional engagement, the National President of the , Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, widely celebrated in labour circles as Magic Fingers, arrived in Lagos in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to a heroic reception by the leadership of RATTAWU Lagos State Council. The National President was accompanied by a powerful delegation comprising National Treasurer Comrade Mohammed Naibi; National Publicity Secretary Comrade Izang Francis Atsen; National Coordinator of the National Women Committee Comrade Samira Hassan; National Officer Comrade Laurel Ojo; Assistant Secretary of the and Special Adviser on…