The African Civil Society Forum has unveiled Nigerian barber Joshua Babatunde Aiyenuro, popularly known as T-Jos Signature, as the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest professional barbering marathon,
The Director-General of the Progressive Institute (TPI), Dr Lanre Adebayo, has described the planned state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as evidence of renewed international
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four of the 13 defendants standing trial over the killing of former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada
…says IReV wasn’t designed for electronic voting …faults claims on rejection of use of IReV for 2027 polls The Senate on Thursday clarified that the electronic transmission of election results
…party affirms Adeleke for second term The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Bisi, on Thursday rejected moves by a faction within the party
KC Gaming Networks Limited, owners of Bet9ja, has denied owing the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission following the closure of its outlets across the state. The company’s shops were
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said the operation of the newly constructed bus terminals depends on the approval of the Federal Executive Council
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the state Executive Council as part of measures to give his administration a fresh beginning. The governor’s action came the same day The
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, resisted arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, minutes after he arrived from Cairo, Egypt. Short video clips trending
The people of Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to institute an independent investigation into the ongoing crisis involving their community
…demands creation of bank of transportation The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians against the mutilation and abuse of the naira, urging citizens to treat the national currency with respect and desist from spraying,
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old secondary school student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has opposed proposals to broaden the legal definition of terrorism and impose mandatory death penalties for kidnapping-related offences, cautioning that such measures could erode constitutional
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) said it has received 75,000 metres from the Federal Government under its free metering programme for its four franchise states. It said it allocated
…Leadership not about physical age but age of ideas – Akume The challenge of leadership dominated deliberations on Thursday as regional leaders and diplomats examined issues confronting the African continent
…to attend heads of state meeting, side events, bilateral talks in Addis Ababa …Nigeria already reaping gains, clinches African monetary institutions’ hosting rights — Tuggar Vice President Kashim Shettima has
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed compelled Nigeria’s military leadership at the time to rejig the country’s security architecture. The tragedy, the former
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, has officially lauded security agencies for their recent “decisive dismantling” of armed bandit cells across Kogi
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has partnered with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) for a three-day national educational trip and environmental leadership program scheduled to hold from Thursday,
…pledge cooperation for seamless implementation Licensed customs agents and freight forwarders have endorsed the National Single Window (NSW) project and pledged full support for its implementation, describing the initiative as
The Akure Division of the Chief Magistrates’ Court has sentenced an ex-convict, Matthew Simon, to two years’ imprisonment for burglary and theft of electrical wires valued at over N1.4 million.
A civil society organization, The Arewa Development and Advocacy Network (ADAN), has condemned the baseless attacks on the person and office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
…threatens sanctions The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), the body that confers the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on any deserving lawyer, has disowned the practice where some
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama heard on Thursday that former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has approached the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF/ for
The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseideen Ogunjimi, was on Thursday subjected to intense questioning by the Senate Committee on Finance over zero capital allocation to many ministries,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on his birthday, commending his contributions to national service and the ongoing fight against banditry and
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has called on students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to support candidates of the All Progressives Congress
…We can now compete with Villa, says monarch The Communities of Robochi and Ikwa in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday said the 24-hour power
…CIBN, Bank CEOs hail Egbetokun’s reforms Specially trained Supernumerary (SPY) Police Officers will be deployed to protect banks and critical financial infrastructure, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun