The Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the duly nominated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a unanimous judgment…
The United States spent more than $11.3 billion in the opening week of its war against Iran, lawmakers were told during a Pentagon briefing, according to a report by The New York Times that highlights the rapid pace at which the conflict…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Saidu Umar, popularly known as Ubandoma Sokoto, has resigned from the party, coming a day after former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, left the…
Troops of the JointTask Force (North East) , deployed in Goniri, under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai ( OPHK ), have successfully foiled coordinated attacks launched by ISWAP terrorists on their location in Goniri, Yobe State, killing…
At least 12 members of the House of Representatives on Thursday defected from their respective political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while…
Real estate firm, Urban Living Development Limited, on Thursday said property investment should serve as a structured pathway for individuals and families to build sustainable wealth. Speaking during the company’s third anniversary…
The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, declaring that allowing him to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight…
Retired inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has formally bade farewell to the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja at a pull-out ceremony held on Thursday, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career spanning 36 years.…
A leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services Limited, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service over alleged tax non-compliance. The…
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court of Abuja, has warned that he may revoke the bail granted to politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, if he fails to appear at the next hearing in his ongoing trial over alleged…
King Charles III welcomed members of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening at a pre-visit reception, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The reception…
The Forum of Ayatutu Professors in Benue State (FAP) has condemned the recent killings in the Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, describing the March 6 attack on Mbaav and nearby villages as “abhorring and totally unacceptable…
The global shift toward lower-carbon energy is currently facing uncertainty from a mix of investor activism, policy changes, and geopolitical turmoil, underscoring how complex the energy transition has become. At BP, a group of activist…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law, declaring that he had “no option” but to assent to the legislation after it was passed with an overwhelming majority by the National Assembly…
Former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion seeking to suspend the ongoing national project tracking exercise conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The motion was moved by…
Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD) has stated that the reason given by Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, (RSHA), for its decision to reject the nomination of Mr Tamuno Williams as…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, has granted all parties involved in the elective convention case of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leave to explore settlement. Also, the matter has been adjourned sine die following the resolve…
Borno State government has said that efforts are being made to ensure the return of the over 200 civilians abducted recently by Boko Haram terrorists at Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of the state after an attack that claimed lives…
Pure water distributors in Calabar are planning to embark on an indefinite strike over ticket dues. The distributors, who use tricycles and vehicles to sell pure water, claimed they are being overcharged by revenue agents in the state.…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the pioneer officers for the Bola Tinubu Polytechnic and principal officers of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos, as part of its commitment to strengthening leadership and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, HRM Michael Sado, and an engineer, Patrick Omkhagbo, over alleged fraudulent activities involving…
Bayelsa State is poised to welcome elite runners from across Nigeria and around the globe as the Yenagoa City 10K International Race takes centre stage on 4th April 2026. This eagerly anticipated event promises a thrilling celebration of…
Borno State government has said that efforts are being made to ensure the return of the over 200 civilians abducted recently by Boko Haram terrorists at Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of the state after an attack that claimed lives…
Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has called for a thorough examination of the foundational issues affecting the Nigeria Police Force as the nation considers the establishment of state…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, marking a landmark commitment to investing in African creative talent. The foundation’s official…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has scheduled its presidential primaries for May 23, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling the…
The federal government and the Food and Agriculture Organizatin of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed on a $350,000 intervention to support Nigeria’s response to the ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu) and…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Jamil joined the ruling party after the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the APC.…
The Movement for the Creation of Anim State out of the present South Eastern states of Imo and Anambra on Wednesday held strategic meeting with the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on the…