Concerns are deepening that Nigeria may be drifting towards a one-party state as the once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party struggles to retain its few remaining strongholds following a wave of defections by its governors to...
A woman leader in a community that has come under a series of attacks in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area has narrated how Fulani militants have been raping and defiling women and young girls...
A tragic story recently emerged from an Igbo community: a widow was forced to drink the water used to wash her late husband’s corpse — a cruel “test” to prove her innocence in his...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is gearing up for a major milestone in its digital transformation journey: the rollout of a new Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform. The official launch is scheduled to take...
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has named Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation, as one of the witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism. In a...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the campaign led by human rights activist and ex-presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, demanding the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...
Appreciates President Tinubu For Finding Him Worthy … The Kogi Government has congratulated Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The...
A coalition of rights activists in Benue State, under the aegis of Benue Concerned Citizens, BCC, on Friday demanded the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu....
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Yakubu...
The Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. Prior to his resignation, there has been controversy trailing his certificate said to be obtained from the University of Nigeria Nsukka,...
“Nigeria Is 20 Years Backward — And YOU Voted For it, ”Elect a Criminal, Get Blackmailed by the World — Nigerians, How Long Will You Suffer?” Fellow Nigerians! As Nigeria marks another Independence anniversary,...
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has announced the commencement of nationwide enforcement against foreigners who have overstayed their visas or violated immigration conditions, following the expiration of the Federal Government’s visa amnesty initiative. The...
ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER VILLAGE TECHNOLOGY MERCHANTS OF NIGERIA (ACOVITEMN) congratulates the Governor of Imo State on the successful launch of his new book and the remarkable strides in the state’s development, the successful launch...
Former Kaduna state Governor, Nasir el-Rufai at the weekend, accused President Bola Tinubu of planning to stay in office for life, maintaining that there are already pointers to that effect from recent actions by...
The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has said food prices are witnessing a steady decline across Kogi State since the agricultural policies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo took effect....
Hilda Baci Makes Culinary History: Guinness Confirms World Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has again etched her name into the Guinness...
A milestone for medical education in Kogi State, the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has received full approval from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to commence its Bachelor of...
Kogi State, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has hosted a landmark women’s employment workshop in a bid to promote gender equality. Recently, the state played host to the...
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reiterated his commitment to addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability in the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Engr. Joseph Olusegun, Governor...
Multiple fatalities have been reported following a tanker explosion at Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State, according to eyewitnesses. The incident occurred on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. near Rochas Foundation School along the...
The African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has berated President Bola Tinubu over the ₦150 million prize to the Super Falcons of Nigeria for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)...
On Sunday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The...
Africa’s billionaire businessman and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on President Bola Tinubu to include refined petroleum products in the list of items banned under the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria...
Maritime authorities and industry stakeholders have commended the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its dedicated efforts toward fully implementing the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The recognition came during a vibrant...
On July 12, 2025, exactly eight months after Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as the Governor of Edo State, he appointed only a few commissioners, a situation many state residents have described as shocking...
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi’s continued political ambitions, stating that Obi is free to seek the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027...
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, declined to set aside the order that designated the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as a terrorist organisation. The court, in a ruling that...
In a clarification statement, The Kogi State Government has clarified that Abdulhamid Deflowerboy’s arrest and detention followed due process and has dismissed reports alleging the unlawful detention of the suspect, describing them as...
Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has formally announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the upcoming presidential elections set for October 12, 2025. At 92 years old, Biya has been at...
The Nigerian Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria has announced a plan to reduce the premium motor spirit price from Monday, following Dangote Refinery’s latest fuel ex-depot price reduction. The National President of the...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced Monday and Tuesday, July 21 and 22, 2025, as the 301st Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The apex bank disclosed this in a notice released on its official...
Renowned political economist Pat Utomi has suggested that he is too old for a cabinet position and should not attend political meetings again by the time he reaches 75 years old. Utomi remarked on Wednesday...
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. This was contained in a statement he signed. He tendered his resignation...