Author: Paul Dada
Political tsunami hits Taraba as assembly speaker, others dump PDP for APC
With the latest defections, the entire 24-member assembly now sits under the banner of the APC.
Newswatch co-founder Dan Agbese is dead
Agbese was a towering figure in the nation’s media landscape, decades after he first stepped into the newsroom. He was …
Tinubu pledges sweeping reforms to strengthen Nigerian judiciary
Tinubu called on judicial officers to strengthen discipline within their ranks and ensure transparency in handling misconduct. He said only…
Huge Cannabis Seizure: Court sends Oyo man to prison
Ige added that NDLEA operatives received intelligence reports from informants that Salako was in possession of a huge quantity of…
FCTA Lands director faces fresh heat in court
It sought two reliefs, including an order of mandamus compelling the 1st and 2nd defendants to investigate and prosecute the…
Tinubu reacts to Super Eagles’ painful loss to Congo
"We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the…
Rivers under attack by misinformation merchants – Fubara
He argued that the large number of golfers and visitors from across Africa attending the tournament clearly contradicted the portrayal…
COP11: Global experts warn Nigeria, others – “keep big polluters out of treaty talks”
They urged governments attending COP11 and COP30 to strengthen conflict-of-interest rules, adopt and expand liability measures, ensure corporations cannot shape…
Wike’s camp calls emergency PDP BoT, NEC meetings amid deepening rift
According to the announcement, the BoT session is expected to begin at 11:00 a.m., with the NEC meeting slated for…
We’re no militant, religious group – Miyetti Allah
"Any international intervention—legislative or humanitarian—must be based on accurate context, not stereotypes or incomplete narratives,” the president said.
Advocacy groups back NAFDAC’s tough ban on sachet alcohol
In a strongly worded joint statement on Sunday, the two leading public health advocacy organisations described the ban as a…
Interfaith coalition set for mega summit to tackle insecurity
They, therefore, sought to harness their influence in mobilising communities toward peacebuilding, conflict resolution and improved security cooperation.
Delborough Lagos appoints former OPEC President Kachikwu as board member
"I have had the pleasure of hosting my business visitors here, and I've also attended several Sunday Brunch functions. What…
Muslims, Christians unite for national mega peace summit in Kaduna
Muslim and Christian organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition for Peace and Justice have concluded plans to convene a…
A Decade on the Throne: Tinubu salutes Oluwo’s influence, vision
President Tinubu notes the tremendous impact and progressive streaks of Oluwo in the past decade of his ascension to the…
Prices of food commodities slide down in Taraba
Malam Usman Jahun, a trader in Mallum Market, expressed concern that even with the sharp drop in prices of food…
SERAP demands answers over missing N3trn in CBN account
“Nigerians have the right to know the whereabouts of the public funds. Taking the recommended measures would advance the right…
Kano NDLEA Command hails Marwa’s reappointment as agency chairman
He said that the renewed mandate is a testament to the chairman’s unwavering commitment and transformative reforms, particularly in improving…
Police arrest suspect, recover AK-47 in joint operation with hunters
He said that the state’s command under the leadership of CP Betty Isokpan, had on Friday, conducted a joint operation…
PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others
The decision was reported to have been promptly ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates.
Panic in Ondo as firecracker blast sparks security scare
The loud detonation, which occurred close to the busy bank premises, prompted traders to abandon their stalls as smoke briefly…
Tinubu applauds Al-Makura’s role in APC’s rise
The President recalls Al-Makura's sweeping victory as an opposition candidate for the Nasarawa governorship in 2011 and his leading role…
Ondo assembly leaders refute ₦50m fraud claim against speaker
“What we are doing is not personal; this is an executive bill. Our duty is to ensure the state moves…
Weapons Haul in Plateau: Troops arrest suspect, raid hideout
The military urged residents to remain alert and promptly share security-related information, especially as the year approaches the busy harvest…
Fayose a courageous, passionate politician – Sanwo-Olu
"Mr Ayodele Fayose is a courageous and experienced politician who is well respected in his home state of Ekiti and…
Resident doctors renew calls for fair pay amid nationwide Strike
NARD reiterated that its 19-point demand is neither excessive nor unreasonable
Zamfara terror cell wiped out in coordinated air offensive
The Air Force said the success of the operation reinforces the determination of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorist elements…
Alarming and Deadly’: CAPPA backs call for diabetes state of emergency
CAPPA described as “alarming” a recent disclosure by the association’s president that no fewer than an estimated 30,000 Nigerians die…
World Cup Playoffs: Fredrick was the most infuential player – Oliseh
“I personally found Benjamin Fredrick to be the most influential player yesterday versus Gabon for the Super Eagles. Always well-positioned,…
LASU debunks rumours, says only oversized classes moving online
To support the transition, LASU revealed that it has strengthened its digital infrastructure, installing upgraded campus-wide Wi-Fi, opening new ICT…