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12 Takeaways from New Electoral Act

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

But Section 49 now authorises the presiding officers “to separate the queue of male voters from that of female counterparts”…

Ogun guber race heats up as Iyabo Obasanjo slams Yayi’s ambition

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

She explained that it is not the best option for someone to enter a state just to grab the governorship…

Tinubu Orders new Acting IGP Disu to Restore Peace Nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Tinubu further directed Disu to advance the security pillars embedded in his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing confidence in the…

2027 Election: INEC set to release new timetable

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The BVAS system now checks automatically to ensure that the total votes entered do not exceed the number of accredited…

‘Era of impunity in Police is over,’ Disu speaks after decoration as Acting IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

“I will let them know that the era of impunity is over,” Disu said, referring to officers and men under…

CIBN Pledges Support for ACAMB as New President, Unveils Ambitious Plans

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

The high profile meeting, which took place on Tuesday at the CIBN Building, Lagos, served as a formal introduction of…

Tinubu decorates Tunji Disu Acting IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Tinubu pinned the new rank on Disu's uniform and commended Egbetokun for his dedicated service to the nation, while expressing…

Cross River man bags life jail for raping 8-year-old taking shelter in his house

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

” The child sought refuge at Mr Udo’s house who initially allowed her to stay, however, at night, he bypassed…

2027: Kwankwaso, Makinde hold closed-door talks in Ibadan

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Governor Makinde, a key member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has remained an important voice in national politics, while…

Ex-AMCON boss Kuru diverted Arik Air funds to settle Umza Airline’s insurance – Witness

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Kaltungo further told the court that investigators discovered that AMCON opened several accounts for Arik Air and assigned an account…

Obasanjo, others to inaugurate 750- capacity NASS Christian chapel

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

”The dedication of the chapel represents the beginning of a new chapter in strengthening spiritual fellowship among Christian legislators and…

Shocking U.S. resolution targets Miyetti Allah, group fires back

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied claims that it is linked to attacks on Christians…

Naira on the Brink: Tinubu signals massive recovery ahead

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

He added that his government’s money policies are starting to work. “If the CBN had not acted yesterday, we would…

Ghana moves to secure release of citizens captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made the appeal on Wednesday during a rare visit to Kyiv, urging President Volodymyr…

El-Rufai’s bail plea rejected as court fixes April 23 for arraignment

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

According to the charges, El-Rufai allegedly admitted during an interview on Arise TV on February 13, 2026, that he and…

Fubara: ‘I’m ready to work with Rivers Lawmakers’

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to work closely with members of the state House of Assembly to deliver…

Why DSS failed to arraign El-Rufai, court sets new date for trial

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

This development was confirmed by El-Rufai’s media aide in a statement, noting that the former governor has been in the…

Gunmen abduct 6 worshippers from Celestial Church in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Police said the worshippers were abducted from their church in the early hours of Feb. 25 at approximately 12:50a.m.

Trial of El-Rufai by DSS for national security breach stalled

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Justice Abdulmalik fixed Feb. 25 for El-Rufai’s arraignment on a three-count criminal charge filed against over alleged involvement in wiretapping…

Party Deregistration: ADC, Accord, others to know fate March 24

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

After the hearing, Ruba said the case is mainly about getting the court to interpret constitutional and legal provisions guiding…

Folashade Tinubu commissions mosque built by Primate Ayodele

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has commissioned a mosque built by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which was named…

Tight security in court as trial of El-Rufai over ‘national security breach’ begins

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai had, during a live interview on the TV station, claimed he overheard Mr Ribadu directing security operatives to detain…

Edo: APC chairman gives reason for attack on ADC’s secretariat

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Recall that thugs who came in several vehicles attacked the ADC secretariat located along Ogbelaka street, in Benin, shortly after…

Will Tunji Disu be Nigeria’s shortest-serving IGP?

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

This was the same legal lifeline that extended the stay of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, who was initially due for…

Gov. Radda mourns as renowned novelist, speechwriter Dankano dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Dankano, 71, died on Sunday in Malumfashi, Katsina state, where he was born in 1950.

Police reveal what really happened to N100m cash linked to IGP’s son

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“You could remember when he (Omoyele Sowore) said N100 million was paid into the account of the son of the…

Owo Church Massacre: How DSS captured sixth suspect after four-year manhunt

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The suspect, identified as Sani Yusuf, had reportedly been on the run for nearly four years, making him one of…

Five arrested for torturing alleged rapist to death in Bayelsa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Bayelsa Commissioner of Police warned members of the public against self-help or jungle justice in reaction to the incident

Kano govt to disburse N8bn to victims of Singer market fire

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Chairman of the Kano Traders Association, Alhaji Sabi’u Bako, commended the Governor for the prompt response and the structured…

Army probes alleged killing of labourer by soldier in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The deceased was said to be a member of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development team…

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