Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been named Governor of the Year by Leadership Newspaper, an award he received on Thursday at the publication’s annual conference held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday upgraded 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, during a colourful coronation ceremony where the newly elevated monarchs were presented with Staffs of Office…
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. According to a Friday statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commissioned Integrity Clubs in 18 public secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, as part of its sustained campaign against corruption and financial crimes.…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for officially cancelling the Monday sit-at-home order that has…
The Lagos State Government has restated its firm commitment to ensuring that retired civil servants receive their pensions promptly, stressing that service to the public continues even after leaving office. The assurance was made during a…
A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has raised serious concerns over the newly announced 2027 general election dates, noting that the schedule clashes with the Ramadan fasting period. The Chairman of the Independent National…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the fire outbreak that affected parts of Akilapa Market in Ogunpa, Ibadan North-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a Friday statement…
Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has addressed criticism over his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for re-election, questioning the logic of ethnic loyalty in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement posted on his…
Nigeria has been granted a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, a significant development announced during the recently concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union. The announcement was made in…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed a viral report suggesting an alleged diversion of student loan funds at the University of Abuja. In a Friday statement signed by Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the scheme’s Director of Strategic…
The Federal High court in Abuja has granted a request by an activist, Emorioloye Owolemi to inquire into the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justices Binta Nyako granted the permission while ruling…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, confirming dates for the presidential, governorship, senatorial and other legislative polls. At a press…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has lamented the sharp drop in whistle-blowing operation in Nigeria. According to a statement shared on the official X handle of the Anti-graft…
Anambra State Police Command has arrested the prime suspects in the murder of a pregnant nurse whose body was mutilated in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area According to police, the operation was successful as a result of the sustained…
Two Islamic clerics in Ondo State have been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre in Akure for allegedly inflicting severe bodily injuries on two minors under their care. The suspects, Adebodun Muideen, 30, from Al-Balaagul-Mubeen…
Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has again brought attention to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. He pointed out that El-Rufai’s eight-year time in office was marked by serious accusations of human rights abuses and silencing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the legacy of former Head of State General Murtala Ramat Mohammed as a moral compass for Nigeria and the African continent, especially in the face of today’s political and economic crises. Tinubu…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), set to hold from February 14…
The Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Prof. Nasir Garba Anka, has restated the board’s commitment to strengthening agricultural education in basic schools across the state as part of efforts…
The Africa Running Conference 2026 opened on Thursday in Lagos with a series of technical sessions aimed at strengthening road running standards across the continent. The opening workshop, held at the Lavender Hall of Eko Hotel, drew race…
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has directed intensified security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region to protect civilians in vulnerable communities,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Headquarters Joint Task Force, Hadin Kai Operation (OPHK), to improve border security in Borno and Yobe States. This development was disclosed in a…
The Federal Government has raised fresh alarm over what it describes as widespread sabotage of critical infrastructure, with the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway emerging as a major flashpoint. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told journalists…
Following a United States legislative move to sanction China’s mining interests in Nigeria, the Chinese embassy has struck back, describing the allegations as “groundless accusations of engaging in illegal mining operations in Nigeria and…
The Jigawa State governor Umar Namadi has flagged off the construction of more than 50 new housing units in Dutse and launched a skills training programme for 135 youths across the state part of efforts to tackle housing shortage and…
The Jigawa State Government has spent over N8.1 billion on foreign and local scholarships in the 2025 fiscal year, as part of efforts to strengthen education and prepare young people for critical sectors like medicine, science and…
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 75 individuals during a clean-up and enforcement operations along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road. During the late night raid, substances suspected to be illicit drugs were…
The Federal Government could allocate as much as N1.04 trillion to cover off-cycle polls, preparations for the 2027 general election and the operational expenses of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pending approval by…
After an eight-year disappearance from the airwaves, media icon Krystn Enem has revealed why she abandoned her thriving television career at its peak, clarifying that her long absence was not driven by controversy. In a Thursday statement…