Bandits invade palace, kill Ondo monarch
The daughter of the Alagamo of Agamo, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, has recounted how suspected bandits hacked the monarch to death after invading his palace in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State...
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2027: Obidients launches ‘Village Boys Movement’ to counter Tinubu’s ‘City Boys’
In the build-up to the 2027 presidential election, Obidient movement members have launched an organisation for grassroots mobilisation. The organisation tagged ‘Village Boys Movement’ was launched as a rival platform to counter the ‘City...
El-Rufai, to be arraigned by DSS Feb 25 for alleged cybercrime
The Department of State Services, DSS, will on Wednesday, February 25, arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. The former governor will be arraigned before Justice...
Dozens Feared Dead As Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Attack Kebbi Communities
Dozens are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram terrorists carried out attacks on several rural communities in the Arewa Local Government Area on Wednesday. According to local and security sources, the gunmen stormed villages...
Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act Despite Youth Protest And Opposition
President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Electoral Act into law, even as opposition politicians and civil society organisations continued to protest the proposed changes. The signing, announced by the presidency on Wednesday, means...
Shippers Council Supports National Single Window Ahead of March 27 Launch
As the March 27 launch date draws near, the Shippers Council has expressed strong support for the National Single Window Platform. The move highlights a shared effort to improve coordination among government agencies and...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Command rakes in N145.9bn revenue in January 2026.
The Customs Area Controller of the command, Frank Onyeka, disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the command on Tuesday. He said the figure shows an increase of about N30 billion compared to the...
Emani Clan Visits Commissioner for Local Government, Submits Apology Letter from Deposed Obobanyi
Commissioner For Local Government Hosts Emani Clan, Receives Deposed Obobanyi’s Apology Letter The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat ON Tuesday, received the Emani clan in his office....
Police arrest suspect over adulterated engine oil syndicate
Nigeria Police under AIG Adegoke Fayoade’s Zone 2 Command arrest suspect over adulterated engine oil syndicate Operatives of the Nigerian police force have arrested a suspect linked to the illegal production and distribution of adulterated...
Video; Lagos–Ibadan Valentine Love Ride Delivers love, Music, Glamour and Partnership on Rails
Rail Love Ride Valentine 2026, riding from Lagos to Ibadan back to Lagos Lagos, Nigeria — February 14, 2026 Love met leisure on the rails as hundreds of excited passengers gathered for the 2026...
INEC releases 2027 election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the timetable for the 2027 general elections in line with the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed...
Return the Passport and Apologize, El-Rufai’s Lawyer Tells Security Agencies
The legal representatives of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called for the swift return of his international passport after alleging that security agencies made an illegal move to detain him. El-Rufai’s lawyer,...
Kano State Governor, Yusuf recieved APC National Secretary today
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Surajudeen Basiru, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Basiru, in a statement, described the meeting as an opportunity...
Tinubu appoints new NAHCON chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo...
Fanwo Celebrates Salman’s Birthday, Commends His Service to Humanity
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has congratulated Salman Idris, the member of the House of Representatives representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, on the occasion of his birthday. In...
Kogi Govt Threatens Sanctions for Churches Breaching Security Rules
As Troops Overrun Terrorists The Kogi State Government has issued a strong warning to churches across the state over continued violations of the security protocol banning late religious activities as well as worship in...
Ododo Celebrates Salman’s Birthday, Hails Him as a Dynamic and Progressive Leader
The governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Salman Idris, the member of the House of Representatives representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dynamic...
Customs Service Commissions (WASA) Sports Arena in Lagos, Promises Stronger Community Engagement
The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos has shown its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the launch of a new sports facility in Ibafon, Lagos. The...
Appeal court affirms Natasha Akpoti’s suspension, says senate acted within its powers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has dismissed the criminal case brought by the federal government against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. Judge Chizoba Orji struck out the three-count...
Occupy National Assembly Protest In Abuja Over E-Transmission Of Election Results
The Protesters on Monday converged on the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” protest. The protest is against the backdrop of the Senate’s position on the electronic transmission...
Kogi Government Shuts Selected Markets and Motor Parks to Enhance Security Operations
As 16 Kidnap Victims Rescued, Bandits’ Camp Overrun The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District as part of...
Inside details of Nigeria’s military partnership with the US
The warning, which was largely perceived as a proposed violation of international law and state sovereignty, prompted President Bola Tinubu to dispatch a high-level team, led by Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), to...
Customs Zonal Coordinator Praises Apapa Command’s Strong Revenue and Anti-Smuggling Performance
The Zonal Coordinator of Zone A, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, has commended officers and men of the Apapa Area Command for their outstanding performance in revenue generation,...
ADC; Holds Tinubu Responsible for Kwara Killings
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing of about 170 people in Kwara State, saying the attack demonstrates a serious failure of security under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed...
Senate’s Refusal of E-Transmission Poses Risk to Democracy — Osuntokun
A former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Akin Osuntokun, has criticised the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic growth....
US military confirms deployment of small team to Nigeria amid rising insecurity
The United States military has officially acknowledged the presence of American troops in Nigeria, confirming that a limited contingent of US forces has been deployed to the country. This marks the first public confirmation...
Gaddafi’s Son, Saif al-Islam, Assassinated In Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated. An Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent in Libya, Ahmed Khalifa, reported on Tuesday that Saif al-Islam was shot dead in the...
To Shut Down Schools Was Preventive, Kogi Govt Clarifies
The Kogi State Government has clarified that the temporary closure of schools across the state was a purely preventive step taken on the basis of credible intelligence and the overriding need to put...
“Onitsha largely empty today as majority of traders and residents observe the Monday sit-at-home. Soludo Takes Attendance
The Monday sit-at-home in Anambra was reportedly 88 percent observed today. Widespread observed, The Onitsha Main Market Chairman, ordered by Governor Soludo to mark attendance, said only 17 traders had opened their shops as...
Why Davido Didn’t Take Home a Grammy in 2026, Despite Multiple Nominations-Beady Nnanna
Davido’s loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards, particularly in the Best African Music Performance category, sparked strong reactions online. Many fans described the outcome as unfair, especially given Davido’s long-standing influence and consistent nominations....
Timely Salary Payments Earn Kogi Accountant General Praise for Rebuilding Workers’ Trust
The Kogi State Accountant General, Dr. Habibat Onumoko, has been commended for restoring workers confidence through prompt payment of salaries. Earnest Mayowa, a Public Affairs Analyst, x-rayed the achievements of Onumoko, in...
Seme Customs Seizes 200 Bags of Smuggled Rice in Badagry, Records Strong Start to 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Border Command, has started 2026 on a strong note with increased revenue and renewed anti-smuggling efforts. Within the first three weeks of the year, the command generated about ₦2...
PTML Customs Seizes Arms, Hands Them Over to NCCSALW, Records ₦44.06bn Revenue in January
The Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a strong performance for January, recording major seizures and generating ₦44.06 billion in revenue. During the month, Customs officers...