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Former Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola urges supporters to mobilise for ADC to take over the state from PDP in 2026 governorship election

Headlines, Politics

Osun 2026: Aregbesola asks supporters to mobilise for ADC takeover from PDP

Aregbesola said he urged his supporters at the meeting to actively participate, mobilise and galvanise people of voting age who…
Katsina

Headlines, News

Katsina govt: 100 Security Watch Corps, 30 police killed in war against bandits

Katsina government added that it would continue to spend heavily to ensure security forces were well-equipped and motivated.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide announces proscription of conferment and use of the title “Eze Ndigbo” outside Igboland.

News

Ohanaeze fumes over bill to make Ooni, Sultan exclusive co-chair of Traditional Rulers Council

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide said the move by the senate would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose explains why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win re-election in the 2027 election

Headlines, Politics

“I don’t deceive myself, Tinubu will win in 2027,” Fayose dismisses ADC coalition

Fayose who said his support for Tinubu was “personal” reiterated that he will not abandon the PDP despite the current…
How will Buhari’s death impact the politics of the 2027 election and Tinubu’s re-election, with the opposition baying for blood?

Opinion, Politics

President Tinubu, 2027 and Buhari’s sad death

Indeed, in the run-up to the 2027 election, some analysts liken former President Buhari’s death to a double-edged sword that…
NEMA says five people were killed while 55 others were injured as a result of flooding in parts of Yola town in Adamawa State on Sunday.

News

Five dead, 55 injured as flood overwhelms communities in Yola

Ali Adam, a resident of Yolde-Pate said they have never experienced such a flood situation in the area.
Enugu

News

Enugu issues court summons to defaulters of waste management fees

ESWAMA had already begun the exercise and warned residents to take immediate action to avoid court appearances.
Reps Committee on Renewable Energy says that Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy must be anchored on inclusive job creation

News

NIGJA: Reps flag off legislative push for green jobs

Pan-African estimates, Ogene added, suggest that the green economy could produce up to 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with over…
LAPO was founded in the early 1980’s by Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, FCIB, a foremost social entrepreneur in Africa.

Opinion

#LAPOBaby in context

LAPO is designed with a mission to provide social and economic empowerment for people at the bottom of the pyramid…
Benue

News

Two arrested over murder, mutilation of body of 16-year-old boy in Ogun

The murdered boy who was living with his grandmother was reported missing by his father, Lawal Olumide, earlier this month
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Headlines, News

Notorious Sokoto bandit leader ‘Dan Dari Biyar’ killed while collecting ransom

Biyar, who was known for his brutality against kidnap victims, often mocking them before demanding large sums in ransom was…
Police

News

Police to probe brutalization of NUJ official by Anambra govt officials after his death

Akaneme, who was Chairman of Onitsha Federated Chapel of NUJ reportedly died following injuries he sustained from brutal attack by…
Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose comes down heavily on PDP, the party on which platform he was elected two times as governor

Headlines, News

“Associating with PDP shameful,” Fayose delivers damning verdict on his party

The former Ekiti governor said the once dominant party has been weakened by internal crisis and alienation of its long-standing…
President Tinubu says Diaspora Home Remittances through official channels was $20.93bn, four times the value of Nigeria’s FDI in 2024

News

Diaspora home remittances hit $20bn in 2024 -Tinubu

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, said the NDD was set aside to recognise and acknowledge the over 20 million…
Nasarawa govt vows decisive action against emerging security threats after recent attacks in areas like Keana and Lafia area of the state

News

Benue killings: Nasarawa governor fumes, threatens to sue Vice Chancellor

The varsity professor was alleged to have said during a programme on the TV that, “issue of Nasarawa has come…
Troops nab man wife, suspected to be involved in gunrunning with 1,207 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition in Saminaka, LG LGA of Kaduna State

News

Troops rescue 12-year-old boy sold by uncle, AK-47, others in Plateau

The boy was rescued on 22 July 2025 during raid operations carried out on criminals’ hideouts in Riyom general area…
Two former Deputy governors, former Speaker and a former SSG lead as chieftains of PDP, APC others dump their parties for ADC in Ekiti State

Politics

Ex-deputy governors, former Speaker lead exodus to ADC in Ekiti

In his address during the unveiling, Mr Omolayo Omole the state Chairman of the ADC, said the party has the…
Nigerian poet and spoken word artiste, Maryam Bukar has been officially designated as United Nations’ first-ever Global Advocate for Peace

News

Nigerian Poet, Maryam Bukar, designated UN Global Advocate for Peace

Bukar, renowned for her dynamic performances that blend artistry with advocacy, was unveiled by the UN Assistant-Secretary-General for Africa, Ms…
University of Ibadan management confers highest alumni award, 'UI at 75 Ambassador Plenipotentiary' on VP Kashim Shettima, gives reasons

Headlines, News

University of Ibadan confers highest alumni award on Shettima

Shettima was conferred with the award during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan (UI), led…
IMPI calls for comprehensive audit of Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries to account for billions of dollars spent on them since 2000

News

Group seeks forensic audit of refineries, disputes $18bn repairs claim

“A credible audit must trace all disbursements from the year 2000 onward, which is when Nigeria’s refinery woes deepened under…
Minister rallies northern elders for Tinubu's reelection

Headlines, News

Minister tackles Kwankwaso over claims of Tinubu marginalizing the North

The Minister also questioned, "how a political figure whose influence is largely confined to the Kano area—and who suffered defeat…
IGP Kayode Egbetokun hails Gov. Douye Diri, for the honour and gifts to a police officer, who rejected $17,000 bribe, SP Sentome Obi

Headlines, News

IGP lauds Diri over honour, gifts to police officer who rejected $17,000 bribe

SP Sentome Obi who was also recipient of the Police Officer of the Year 2024 and IGP Integrity Award was…
Police rescue 11 children from a suspect allegedly involved in interstate child trafficking at Uruagu, in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state.

Headlines, News

Anambra: Police nab notorious child trafficker, rescue 11 children stolen from Adamawa

The suspect is believed to be a major link in the abduction of children and the trafficking network operating between…
Mathematics

Education, Headlines

FG speaks on alleged raising of JSS1 admission age to 12 years

The statement also quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who reaffirmed that the prescribed minimum age for admission…
President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, pays condolence visit to family of late Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina

Headlines, News

Gambian President Barrow in Daura, pays glowing tribute to Buhari

“President Buhari stood by us and the Gambian people to ensure that our democratic mandate was fully respected and implemented…
Troops

Headlines, News

Nigerian troops kill scores of terrorists, rescue 170 victims

Security agencies also apprehended a notorious terrorist identified as Muhammadu Hamisu (alias Mamiyo) and five others during joint operations with…
President Bola Tinubu declares support for development strides of Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo at the sideline of APC NEC meeting

News

Tinubu hails Okpebholo, says “We’ll continue to support, work with you”

"The President’s direct mention of the Governor’s efforts at the NEC meeting is seen as a significant gesture of political…
Gunmen attack Church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshippers

Headlines, News

Seven dead as suspected IPOB/ESN gunmen go on rampage in Imo

While condemning the attack, Okoye said the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma has led tactical unit of the…
Court jails seven fraudsters over theft of N1 billion from Taj Bank after they pleaded guilty to charges filed against them by EFCC

Business, Headlines

Seven jailed over stealing of N1bn from TajBank

The suspects had exploited a glitch in the TajBank's system to transfer the over N1 billion to various banks and…
TCN says a suspected vandal was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise transmission Tower 34 along Nkalagu-Abakaliki area of Ebonyi State

Metro

Vandal electrocuted on top electricity tower in Ebonyi -TCN

TCN had consistently warned against such acts, emphasising the potentially fatal consequences of tampering with transmission infrastructure which carries high…
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