The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his respect for the Nigerian military but maintained that members of the armed forces must operate within the bounds of the law.Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West says it is hopeful that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other aggrieved members will return after its National Convention. The PDP National Convention is scheduled to hold on Nov. 15 and Nov.…
The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-month road rehabilitation project on the Lekki-Ajah corridor, set to run from November 15, 2025, to July 15, 2026. Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the state Commissioner for Transportation, shared this information in a statement…
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday filed a criminal case against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Onukwume. Innocent was accused of inciting calls for a coup in Nigeria. In a six-count charge submitted before the Federal High Court in…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has cautioned that the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja poses “a clear and present…
In a recent announcement, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed that Timipre Sylva is wanted for his alleged involvement in a scheme involving the misappropriation of funds from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring…
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives faced an unprecedented situation as tensions surrounding the 2026 budget led to a complete halt in proceedings, with lawmakers adjourning without addressing any items on the day’s agenda. Such a development is rarely seen,…
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Bishop David Oyedepo, has advised the youth in the country to take full responsibility for their lives to prevent failure in the future. Oyedepo, who is also the President of Living Faith…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on sachet and small PET bottle alcohol will begin January 2026. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this…
The Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie, has resigned amid controversy surrounding the editing of a Panorama documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump. Davie stepped down alongside the broadcaster’s Head of News, Deborah Turness, following accusations that the programme had…
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory warning its citizens of escalating insecurity across Nigeria. The advisory, published on GOV.UK highlights rising incidents of kidnapping, violent crime, terrorism, and intercommunal clashes nationwide.…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state so far. Soludo made the remark during his victory speech in Awka on Sunday after being…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes. Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of…
No fewer than 2.8 million voters will today decide who governs Anambra State for the next four years.The governorship election is the first to be held under the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that its operatives were forced to offer bags of seized rice to bandits to save their lives during an encounter in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The shocking disclosure was made…