Federal Government has committed over N250 billion intervention aimed at tackling the long-standing student accommodation crisis across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating the Chairmen and members of Boards of Federal Ministry of Education agencies, reappointed Chief Executives...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
Alhaji Attom Magira who had contested consecutively as Governor on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, and also in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his intention to contest for the Borno State Governorship election again under the platform...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Wednesday called on religious and traditional leaders across the country to deepen tolerance, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and promote peaceful coexistence as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. Akume said faith-based and traditional institutions must take the...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended the witholding of 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, which is meant to be remitted to the area councils, insisting that the funds are being used to pay...
National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at its 188th Meeting, on Wednesday, resolved to waive, and has waived, screening requirements for His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and deemed him as duly screened in accordance with the Constitution of the Party for the purpose...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a crackdown on abandoned and poorly developed areas around Jabi Lake, describing the situation as an eyesore unbefitting of Nigeria’s capital city. Wike’s directive comes amid a viral video in which a popular pastor appealed to the...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has hosted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, and his delegation at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to formalize a strategic roadmap for peaceful elections. The meeting which had in attendance, the Force management team, other...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday challenged rival factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to open an official party bank account and secretariat if they truly believe they control the opposition party’s structure. Speaking during a live media chat with journalists on...
A Prosecution Witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama, was purchased for ₦550 million and paid for in United States dollars cash in the ongoing...
Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State has convicted and sentenced Mohammad Suleiman Kumo , a magistrate to two years and six months imprisonment for bribery. Kumo was initially arraigned on December 3, 2025 on three -count charges of bribery by the Gombe...
Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has recorded significant operational successes across the country in the month of April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to intelligence-led policing and the protection of lives and property nationwide. This is contained in a statement...
Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China to face charges related to large-scale illegal absorption of public deposits through a Ponzi scheme. The repatriation followed a formal request from...
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the reforms of the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the mining sector is beginning to manifest, with over $2.6 billion in Foreign Direct Investment attracted to the sector in the last 30 months alone. He explained that through the de-risking of the...
Blessing Onwukwe, popularly known as Mama Monica from the viral YouTube movie Monica, has shared how she landed the role that put her in the spotlight, while also revealing that she earned over N1 million from the production. Speaking on 89.9 Yanga FM, she said the opportunity came unexpectedly...
Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Borno South Youth Groups has formally endorsed Alhaji, Engr. Mustapha Gubio for Governor of Borno State and Distinguished Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume for Borno South Senatorial District. The endorsement followed extensive grassroots consultations across the nine local government areas of Biu, Hawul,...
In 2026, European football betting markets are more efficient than ever. Odds adjust quickly, data is widely available, and major lines are tightly priced. Still, some markets remain consistently mispriced. These are usually not the most popular ones, but the ones that receive less attention. Many bettors now follow...
Afrobeats superstar Davido has stepped away from his music schedule to actively campaign for the re-election of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the Osun governorship race. The announcement was made in Ede, where he was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team, a group focused on...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected the caretaker committee reportedly set up by allies of Kabiru Turaki within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as fraudulent. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike cautioned Nigerians against what he called a deliberate attempt...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike stated that no endorsement would be made until a joint coalition of political actors...
Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, arraigned a Communication Company, Metro Digital Limited before Justice A.T Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on an amended four-count charge bordering on cybercrime and alleged unlawful interception and rebroadcast of Multichoice Nigeria Limited...