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Bamidele defends Electoral Act, says reforms driven by consensus

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, insisting that the legislation emerged from…

Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 abducted worshippers, 5 confirmed dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Troops have since intensified pursuit operations to track the fleeing elements to their enclaves, with ongoing efforts aimed at rescuing…

Tinubu mourns as ex-INEC chairman Jega’s wife dies suddenly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Professor Attahiru Jega following the death of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.

Tinubu clears ₦3.3tn power sector debts to boost electricity supply

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector and…

Again, Boko Haram strikes Chibok community

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday attacked Awapul, a community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, setting homes…

President Tinubu condoles with Prof. Jega over wife’s death

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah prayer for the late Hajiya Hadiza at the National Mosque, Abuja, on…

Panic in Kaduna as CNG bus explodes at motor park

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

A compressed natural gas (CNG) bus exploded early Sunday morning at Mando Motor Park in Kaduna State, damaging at least…

Kano governor, Yusuf downplays ADC, predicts APC victory

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said that the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), cannot win elections in Kano…

Female student abandons newborn in Kwara hospital

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Kwara State Government has received a newborn baby abandoned by her mother, a female student, at Apalara Medical Hospital.…

They came during worship, Kaduna community reels after bloody raid

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Seven people are feared dead after suspected bandits attacked churches in Kaduna State on Sunday, in what appears to be…

Easter: Orelope-Adefulire urges renewed commitment to sustainable development

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Princess Orelope-Adefulire noted that the values of Easter align closely with the principles underpinning the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the…

Police confirm casualties, deaths from tragic accident in Ibadan

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed that two persons died, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries…

Easter: Cleric urges Christians to shun worldly standards

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

Rev. Fidelis Barry of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), has urged Christians to shun worldly standards and uphold the…

I-G orders officers in viral stop-and-search video to report to Police HQ

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

The move follows widespread public outrage over a viral video showing police officers allegedly harassing civilians during a roadside stop-and-search…

Terrorists attack Kaduna churches, kill seven, abduct others

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

“The attackers came in large numbers. They surrounded the area and began shooting sporadically at worshippers. Several people were killed,…

Atiku hires U.S. firm in $1.2m strategic lobbying agreement ahead 2027 presidency

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has entered into a $1.2 million lobbying and strategic advisory agreement with a United States-based…

NDLEA intercepts bandits’ female drug supplier with Colorado in Borno; nabs pastor, wife for drug trafficking

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

In a separate operation, the pastor in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Agonvi Sea Beach, Sakpo area of Seme…

Police seek relatives of 16-year-old boy from Spain

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

“He was travelling to Kano to visit his father, Ansol Fan. However, he lost contact with his relatives along Jos…

Easter: LASTMA deploys additional personnel, critical logistics

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

"The Authority encourages the public to promptly report any traffic infractions, obstructions or emergencies for immediate professional intervention."

Tinubu links infrastructure drive to prosperity

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Tinubu praised Abiodun’s commitment to residents’ welfare, noting alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Okpebholo commissions rebuilt POWA complex, supports traders with ₦200m

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Over 25 lock-up shops were gutted by fire on January 11, 2026, in the complex owned by police officers' wives.

Ogundoyin storms Oke-Ogun, rallies PDP leaders for 2027 Governorship bid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, on Saturday sustained his statewide consultations ahead of the…

Fire razes textile shops in Lagos

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

“The building, which housed shops and stores containing stacked textile materials, was engulfed by fire.”

Four policemen, CJTF member killed in Borno terrorists attacks

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

According to the statement four policemen were killed by the gunmen who deployed Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and other sophisticated weapons…

Yusuf returns to rousing welcome in Kano after engagements with APC leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Yusuf’s supporters lined the roads from Aminu Kano International Airport to Kofar Mata and to Government House, waving party flags…

‘No gunmen attack on Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Kukah’s residence’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Facebook post had alleged an attack by gunmen on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the…

Security concerns ease as UNIJOS fixes new exam date

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The university also said it is working closely with security agencies to ensure peace and safety on campus.

Presidential Election: Atiku reveals who he’ll support for 2027

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Atiku’s comments underscore his commitment to party unity and the inclusion of young leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Resident doctors set to strike nationwide over pay dispute

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Resident doctors set to strike nationwide over pay dispute

Tinubu storms Ogun, vows to defeat terrorism, banditry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling terrorism, kidnapping and banditry, declaring that Nigeria is firmly on…

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