A Federal High sitting in Abuja on Friday upheld the position of the Department of State Services (DSS)that leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stand trial for his alleged terrorism-related activities. The court rejected a request by the Biafran nation agitator to be transferred from...
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Kaduna State Government has raised concern over the low turnout in the ongoing voter registration exercise, with Governor Uba Sani directing local government chairmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and the media to step up mobilization of eligible voters. Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this at a stakeholders’...
A wave of jubilation has swept across Ibadan as the city eagerly awaits the formal installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled for Friday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the week-long festivities marking the monarch’s ascension will culminate in a grand...
In response to growing tensions and a recent deadly altercation, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has ordered the immediate and temporary closure of the Mararrabar Birnin Yauri gold mining site located in Ngaski Local Government Area. During an unscheduled visit to the site on Thursday, Governor Idris expressed deep...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has made a strong case for foreign investment in Nigeria’s oil sector, describing the industry as “reformed, open, and ripe” for global partnerships. Speaking during a special session hosted by the United States–Nigeria Council on the sidelines of...
After two years of preparation, the highly anticipated Ofe Owerri Food and Drink Festival is set to debut as a signature annual cultural event in Owerri, Imo State, from January 3 to 4, 2026, with the full endorsement of the Imo State Government. The endorsement was confirmed in an...
Katsina State Government has revealed that 3,488 ghost workers were discovered on the payrolls of the state’s 34 Local Government Councils and Local Education Authorities (LEAs) following a comprehensive biometric screening exercise. Governor Dikko Radda, speaking at the official presentation of the committee’s findings on Thursday in Katsina, commended...
Ondo State Police Command has successfully rescued a four-year-old girl, Jesinta Sunday, who was allegedly sold for ₦3.7 million in Asaba, Delta State. This was confirmed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, in a statement released on Thursday in Akure. He also revealed that two suspects...
A diesel tanker went up in flames after toppling over along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The incident, which occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Thursday, prompted an immediate emergency response and traffic diversion to prevent further danger. FRSC Sector...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has initiated an official investigation following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that technical malfunctions during his recent visit to UN headquarters were deliberate acts of “sabotage.” During his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump alleged a “triple sabotage,” citing three...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed chairmen of all the 27 Local Government Areas to scale up awareness campaign on routine immunisation, in-between rounds and integrated measles campaign. He also requested the traditional rulers to continue to sensitize their subjects on the importance of immunisation particularly on polio...
Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, has thrown his weight behind renewed calls for the creation of state police, describing it as a critical step toward addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In an open letter to the National Assembly dated 24th September 2025,...
Your Excellency, I write to you today as a concerned citizen and stakeholder in the Nigerian project, driven by a deep understanding of the evolving geopolitical climate and the approaching 2027 general elections. I respectfully draw your attention to the urgent and strategic necessity of appointing ambassadors to all...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of Mr. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and other top company executives until October 30. The postponement follows the absence of Justice Hauwa Yilwa, who was reportedly attending a workshop on Thursday and therefore...
As preparations reach their peak for the installation of Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, the Oyo State Police Command has unveiled a robust security framework to ensure a smooth and incident-free ceremony on Friday. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, the Command’s Public...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC,), has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff members across various grades. The decision was reached at the commission’s weekly meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, and chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The meeting also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Anambra...
A woman standing trial over alleged terrorism and illegal arms dealing, Asmau Omar, told a Federal High Court in Ibadan that her so-called confessional statement was obtained under extreme duress and should not be admitted as evidence. Omar made the allegation during a trial-within-trial before Justice Nkeonye Maha, following...
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought an end to decades-long career stagnation in Nigeria’s paramilitary services through wide-reaching reforms that prioritise merit, welfare, and structured career progression. Speaking during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers from the four...
In a significant move to boost digital creativity, TikTok has unveiled plans to train and empower over 3,000 content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa through its flagship initiative, #LevelUpAfrica. The announcement was made by TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, Boniswa Sidwaba, during the TikTok Creator Education Day...
Over 400 golf enthusiasts are set to converge at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) in Abuja for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament. The week-long event, held in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also serve as a tribute to the...