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Ondo Police Arrest Three Suspects and Rescue Two Victims in Intelligence-Led Raid Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime, arresting three suspected kidnappers and successfully rescuing two victims unhurt during a targeted tactical operation. According to police sources, the breakthrough followed days of discreet […]
Labour Party Names Haliru Dikko as New Sokoto Governorship Candidate Following Substitution Primary The Labour Party (LP) in Sokoto State has elected Haliru Dikko as its new governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, completing a swift restructuring of its ticket following the exit of its former flagbearer. Dikko emerged victorious during the party’s substitution […]
Anglican Bishop Urges Church Leaders to Boldly Condemn Bad Governance and Hold Leaders Accountable An Anglican bishop has delivered a fiery charge to religious leaders across the country, calling on clergymen to abandon complacency and speak truth to power regarding the escalating hardship and governance challenges facing ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during a weekend pastoral service, […]
Police and Military Deployed to Niger State Following Coordinated Rescue Orders After Mass Abduction of Over 100 Residents Joint tactical teams comprising the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have been heavily deployed to troubled rural communities in Niger State following a massive coordinated rescue effort launched to free over 100 residents abducted by […]
Akwa Ibom Spends Over ₦90bn on Gratuities, Recruits 7,069 Personnel Under Governor Eno, Says Head of Service The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced a monumental milestone in public sector administration, revealing that it has cleared over ₦90 billion in legacy gratuity and pension liabilities inherited by the current administration. The disclosure was made by […]
Ukwuani Chairman Clears the Air on Detained Councillor Facing Cybercrime Charges Over Live TV Remarks The Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government Council, Barrister Chiamaka Solomon Possible Ajede, has strongly dismissed viral claims on social media alleging that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ordered the unlawful arrest or removal of a serving local government councillor. Addressing […]
Kaduna Govt Recovers Over 500,000 Hectares of Farmland, Restoring Rural Livelihoods Through Kinetic and Community Security The Kaduna State Government has announced a major milestone in its security operations, revealing that over 500,000 hectares of prime agricultural land previously seized and controlled by armed bandits have been fully recovered. The disclosure was made by the […]
Aliko Dangote Explains Why He Prefers to Be Known as a Creator of Wealth for Others Billionaire industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that he wants to shed the title of “Africa’s richest man,” shifting his legacy toward becoming a catalyst for widespread wealth creation across the continent. Dangote made the […]
Tinubu Orders Timely Release of Funds to Regional Development Commissions, Warns Boards Against Mismanagement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and regular release of statutory funds to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and other regional development commissions across the country, while issuing a stern warning against financial recklessness. The directive was delivered […]
NNPC Steps Up Gas Supply to CNG Operators to Crash Transportation Costs Amid Rising Petrol Prices In a strategic move to cushion the biting economic effects of recent petroleum price hikes, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced major measures to increase gas allocation and distribution to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) operators […]
PANDEF Mourns Passing of Bamanga Tukur, Recalls His Landmark Port Reforms The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has joined leaders across the political and economic divide in mourning the death of astute politician, elder statesman, and former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, highlighting his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s institutional and maritime development. In a […]
Peter Obi Declares He Will Only Respond Directly to Fellow Presidential Candidates Ahead of 2027 The presidential campaign organization of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has announced a major shift in its communication strategy, declaring that the candidate will henceforth ignore attacks and commentaries from political proxies, party spokespersons, and surrogates. According to […]
“Without Nigeria, South Africa Wouldn’t Have Defeated Apartheid!” — Obasanjo Recalls Historic Interventions, Slams Modern Xenophobic Attacks Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that South Africa’s historic victory over white minority rule would not have materialized when it did without Nigeria’s decisive and sustained backing during the liberation struggle. Obasanjo made the assertion during […]
President Tinubu Arrives in France for Second Leg of Three-Week European Holiday Ahead of 2027 Campaign Return President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, to commence the second leg of his ongoing three-week annual leave in Europe. The President, who flew into the French capital following the first leg of his vacation in […]
‘I don’t want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda after son’s death In an interview with The New York Times, Adichie explained that Nigeria no longer holds the same emotional significance or sense of home for her following the loss. When asked if the country remained close to her heart, she responded bluntly: “My […]
Army Denies Residence Abduction Claims, Confirms Six Imams Seized by Bandits on Way to 2027 Prayer Session The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted media reports claiming that a group of Islamic scholars was abducted from the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The clarification was […]
Fresh Hardship Looms Across Nigeria as Petrol and Diesel Prices Spike Following Dangote Gantry Review and Global Oil Surge Nigerians are grappling with a fresh wave of economic anxiety as retail petrol and diesel prices climb steeply across the country, compounding cost-of-living pressures for households and businesses alike. The latest price adjustments trace back to […]
INEC Releases Final 2027 List of 18 Presidential Candidates, Setting Stage for Epic Electoral Showdown The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general elections, clearing the path for what promises to be a fiercely contested electoral battle. The comprehensive document, […]
Ondo Govt Links Naming Ceremonies to 29 Tragic Deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ Consumption as Task Force Shuts Down Dens The Ondo State Government has revealed that the tragic outbreak of mass poisoning that claimed 29 lives in Odigbo Local Government Area was directly traced to contaminated local gin and “Monkey Tail” served during community naming […]
Powerful APC Blocs War Against Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Warns Cross-Party Deal Threatens Tinubu’s Re-election and Party Survival A major political storm is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as influential party blocs and state governors rise in sharp opposition to the multi-party “National Rainbow Coalition” promoted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]