Ahead of Valentine’s Day, videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) in Friday captured the emotional moment Nollywood actress Regina Daniels surprised her mother, Rita Daniels, with two brand-new cars, setting social media abuzz. In the viral clips, Regina is seen presenting her mother with a Toyota Tacoma and a...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government, launched in December 2016 under the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has so far helped Nigeria to recover over ₦800 billion in looted public funds. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a one-day...
Ramadan clash: Bashir Ahmad urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election dates for inclusive participation
Ramadan clash: Bashir Ahmad urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election dates for inclusive participation
A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the proposed dates for the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over their coincidence with the holy month of Ramadan. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan had recently announced February 20, 2027, and March...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at an airport without presenting a warrant, warning that the move raises serious concerns about due process and political neutrality. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has held talks with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The bilateral meeting between the Nigerian Vice President and the UN chief is taking place amid the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asserted that ethical leadership and strong institutions remain the surest path to peace, justice and sustainable development. President Tinubu made this known on Friday at the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. He was represented at the...
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano State have rescued a kidnapped five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, following a targeted operation at Danzaki Village in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. Security sources said the abductors demanded a ransom of N15 million from the victim’s family....
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ajibola Basiru, has charged the Executive arm of government to champion constitutional obedience, the Legislature to enhance its oversight functions, the Judiciary to guard its independence, and citizens to conscientiously demand transparency and accountability. Dr. Basiru gave the charge while...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to position the state as the industrial hub of Northern Nigeria through sustained local content development, support for manufacturers and digital innovation. The governor made this known on Thursday at the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair, where he declared...
Executive Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area in Borno State, Yusuf Mamman Msheliza has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal gold mining activities, popularly known in Hausa as Taunar Zinari, across several communities in the council area. The directive affects mining sites in Kwajaffa, Tashan Alade, Dzur, Manjakwa,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the Notice of Election, alongside the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, fixing the presidential and National Assembly polls for February 20, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who announced the decision at a press conference on Friday...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has firmly dismissed allegations circulating in sections of the media that student loan funds were diverted at the University of Abuja, stating that no verified evidence supports the claims. A statement issued on Friday by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi,...
Nigeria has recorded a major diplomatic and economic breakthrough at the just-concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, securing a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank in a move widely seen as a boost to the country’s leadership role in Africa’s...
Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region to protect civilians in vulnerable communities, following cowardly terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of about 75 innocent villagers in Kwara State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in a state issued...
There are political downfalls that arrive quietly, like a candle losing its flame. Then there are collapses so loud, so graceless, so self-inflicted that the society watching can only wince. Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai belongs firmly in the second category. His descent from a once-influential technocrat to a roaming megaphone...
North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commissioned and handed over several multi-billion naira projects to the Taraba State Government, as part of its ongoing development interventions across the North-East region of Nigeria. The commissioning exercise, which took place in Jalingo, forms part of the commission’s wider programme of transferring...
World Cup 2026 tickets are fast becoming prized possessions, with resale prices already climbing to shocking levels months before the tournament kicks off. Fans who only recently secured seats are now watching in disbelief as the same tickets reappear online at several times their original cost. The main ticket...
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless first-half performance to dismantle FC Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving the Catalan giants facing a daunting task ahead of the return fixture. The match exploded into life in the sixth minute when Eric Garcia accidentally turned...
Alright, fam! Let’s be honest—raising a toddler sometimes feels like being a pit crew for a tiny Formula 1 driver. Toys everywhere, socks in the fridge (don’t ask), and your kid zooming around like Lightning McQueen after a double espresso. That’s where a Montessori bed from BusyWood comes in—floor-level,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total budget of ₦873,778,401,602.08 for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Commission, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting INEC’s 2026 budget proposal and the detailed cost estimate for the 2027 elections before the **National...