The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,”...
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· I wish to express my profound appreciation for the privilege, which you have bestowed on me, of leading our great party, the African Democratic Congress, into the next elections as its Presidential Candidate. I am truly humbled and excited by this singular honour. We demonstrated that while democracy...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party said Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to beat his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. More details later..
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political leaders and citizens across the country to approach the 2027 electoral season with maturity, tolerance and a sense of national responsibility, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions capable of undermining peace and stability. He assured Nigerians that both the Federal Government...
The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, has approved a major nationwide sports infrastructure revamp aimed at repositioning Nigerian sports and restoring key facilities to international standards. The projects include the complete rehabilitation and upgrade of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, upgrades to tracks, floodlights, media and athlete facilities, construction of a High Performance Centre, anti-doping laboratory, training pitches, redevelopment and development of the 200 room athletes’ hostel into a proper hotel. Others include VAR installation, upgrades to medical facilities including new medical equipments, development of a sports center to provide additional offices and spaces for all the sports federations etc and rehabilitation of critical sports infrastructure across the country. The initiative according to the commission also extended to direct support for states hosting future National Sports Festivals and development of other elite sports infrastructure across the country, the construction of mini sports centres nationwide, and the establishment of sports facilities across some tertiary institutions in furtherance of the of development of sports centres of excellence across tertiary institutions as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots and school sports development. The NSC said the unprecedented investments which is the first phase align with the Renewed Hope Agenda and shared prosperity vission of President Bola Tinubu and are designed to position sports as a driver of youth empowerment, economic growth, talent development, and national unity. .
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir to deepen the values of tolerance, generosity, and peaceful coexistence. He spoke after performing the congregational prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Wednesday, urging citizens to shun ethnic divisions and all forms of hatred that...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world as we join millions in celebrating this sacred season of sacrifice, faith, obedience, and compassion. This is contained in a statement issued.on Wednesday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the continued abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren, saying the country cannot claim progress while many children remain in captivity for years. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a Children’s Day message where he celebrated Nigerian...
DURHAM, N.C., May 27, 2026 — Most families possess stories that were never fully told. Retired journalist and former journalism professor Paul T. O’Connor believes many of those stories can still be recovered and transformed into fascinating family narratives. His new book, The Missing Child: The Life She Lived...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured abducted schoolchildren and their families that the Federal Government will not relent in efforts to secure their freedom, declaring that the victims of kidnapping across the country “are not forgotten” and “not abandoned.” In a statement issued on Wednesday to mark the 2026...
On this Children’s Day, I celebrate every Nigerian child. I celebrate the child who is excelling in school. I celebrate the child who is learning a trade. I celebrate the child living with disability and still pressing forward with courage. I celebrate the child who has lost much but...
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has called for social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to face prosecution over an alleged fake audio clip linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Onanuga made the statement in a post shared on his X handle on Wednesday while reacting...
Taraba State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Dinshiya David Usman, has pledged to transform the agricultural sector and embark on extensive rural road construction if elected governor in 2027. Usman said his administration would prioritize agriculture as a major tool for job...
Anthony Gordon is close to joining FC Barcelona after the Spanish club reached an agreement with Newcastle United F.C. for the winger’s transfer. The deal is worth €70 million upfront, while add-ons could take the total package beyond €80 million. Gordon is expected to travel this week for his...
National Orientation Agency, Akwa Ibom Directorate has issued a critical public health advisory following reports of a fresh outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in some parts of Africa. The Akwa Ibom State Director, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, in a statement called on all citizens and residents of the state...
The debate on Arise TV’s Arise Exchange over Benue State’s debt profile has intensified political tensions between allies of former Governor Samuel Ortom and the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. Both sides traded accusations over fiscal management, transparency, and the true state of the state’s finances. At the center...
Credit extended to the government surged by 65.6 per cent year-on-year to N39.6 trillion in April 2026, highlighting increased domestic borrowing to finance the federal government’s widening fiscal deficit.Latest data released by CBN in its Money and Credit Statistics report showed that government credit rose sharply from N23.9 trillion...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Two former employees of Access Bank have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after admitting to stealing funds from hundreds of customers — but can avoid jail by paying a ₦50,000 fine each. The convictions followed a prosecution by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of...
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, describing the exercise as compromised and lacking credibility. Amaechi, in a statement posted on his X account on Wednesday, alleged that a large number of party...
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity, peaceful coexistence and collective sacrifice as the country continues on the path of renewal and sustainable development under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He particularly noted that the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir remain vital...