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Ogun 2027: Sen. Adeola urges supporters to halt campaign

Ogun 2027: Sen. Adeola asks supporters to halt campaign

Adeola who is considered one of the frontrunners for the Ogun gubernatorial ticket of APC in the election made the…
Boko Haram

Borno man Awal Bello jailed for paying tax, facilitating cash swap for Boko Haram

In another case involving Hamat Modu, who pleaded guilty to being a member of Boko Haram group, Justice Nyako sentenced…
Tinubu

Tinubu to unveil iconic Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge, other major projects in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has unveiled an extensive lineup of landmark projects ahead of the scheduled visit of President Bola…
Catholic bishop, Uzodimma preach love, hope at Easter

Tinubu reforms working, hardship will not last long – Uzodimma assures

Uzodimma urged Nigerians to embrace love and unity, saying that peace remains the bedrock of development and prosperity.
TROOPS SWIFT RESPONSE FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK, RESCUE 31 HOSTAGES IN KADUNA CHURCH ATTACK

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

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

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

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

Terrorists attack Kaduna churches, kill seven, abduct others

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

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

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

Tinubu congratulates Samson Adamu on new appointment

The President noted that Mr Adamu’s appointment, announced on Saturday, March 29, 2025, marks the first time a Nigerian has…
Gov. Yusuf in rousing welcome following post-defection engagement with APC leaders

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

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

Bloodbath in Nasarawa: 11 Killed, homes burnt in fresh communal clash

In a statement on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Ramhan Nansel confirmed the visit of the Nasarawa State Commissioner…
Yaba Market

Panic as fire engulfs Yaba market in Lagos

The fire reportedly started around 3 a.m., destroying several shops and goods within the market. Eyewitnesses described thick smoke and…
'Stop blaming Tinubu, fix your internal crisis,' APC tackles ADC

‘Stop blaming Tinubu, fix your problems,’ APC tackles ADC

Basiru dismissed claims that Tinubu sought a one-party state, noting Nigeria still has 22 registered political parties.
Amnesty

Scores killed in NAF airstrikes on terrorists’ enclave in Lake Chad region

The NAF air assets executed precision strike missions upon confirmation of the targets, delivering multiple attack runs on structures and…
Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State Minister of State for Labour and Employment has announced her resignation from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's admininistration. have

Minister of State for Labour Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns

Onyejeocha announced her resignation in a statement published on her social media handles on Friday.
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

One killed in fresh Plateau attack following Tinubu’s visit

In the early hours of Friday, suspected terrorists reportedly from the Rankum (Mahanga) area attacked Jol community in Riyom Local…
INEC Chairman Amupitan

INEC tackles Mark-led ADC on call for Amupitan’s sack, justifies party’s derecognition

“The Chairman does not hold office at the pleasure of any political party or interest group. Any calls for removal…
ADC demands INEC leadership exit

ADC demands sack of Amupitan, INEC Commissioners for ‘undermining’ Nigeria’s democracy

The ADC National Chairman alleged that while INEC is posturing to be neutral, its actions clearly confirm that it has…
Ombugadu explains exit from APC, returns to PDP

Why I ran back to PDP after few weeks in APC – Ombugadu

Ombugadu, who contested the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections on the PDP platform had recently announced his defection to the…
Court dismisses Sowore’s suit against DSS, Meta

Sowore to pay N1.5m as court dismisses suit against DSS, Meta

Although a sum of N5 million naira each was requested, the judge awarded the sum of N500, 000 each against…
Tinubu hosts Chad’s president, strengthens bilateral ties

Tinubu, Chad’s Idriss Déby discuss security, others in Aso Rock

Nigeria and Chad, key stakeholders in the Lake Chad Basin, have continued to collaborate in addressing shared security challenges.
FAAN

Panic at Lagos Airport as electrical spark hits MMIA Terminal 3, flights diverted

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said the Temporary Terminal (T3) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos,…
CBN

33 Banks meet targets as CBN concludes ₦4.65trn Recapitalisation Drive

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded its sweeping banking sector recapitalisation programme, with lenders raising ₦4.65 trillion in…
How we arrested man who threatened to attack Abuja schools – DSS operative

DSS intercepts female bandits’ supplier with 220 rounds of ammunition in Kano

Nafisa added that one “Teso,” whom she described as a soldiers "partner in crime" in Lafia, Nasarrawa state, used to…
Student alleges rape by UNILAG lecturer in court

Kano man Umar Auwalu pleads guilty to killing housewife, 6 children

Auwalu, a nephew to the deceased pleaded guilty to the charge but denied throwing the children into the well, while…
CBN concludes banking sector recapitalisation as operators raise N4.65trn

Nigerian Banks raise N4.65trn new capital as CBN concludes recapitalisation programme

CBN said 72.55 per cent of capital was sourced locally and 27.45 per cent from international markets, a development it…
EFCC

EFCC arrests Abuja-based house agent over alleged N288m property fraud

According to the commission, Adamu allegedly obtained the money from a complainant, Alhaji Tanko Yawale, under the pretext of facilitating…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Irony of Iran war: India gets oil from Tehran first time in 7 years

India is turning back to Tehran even as the US-led military actions against Iran have disrupted shipping through the Strait…
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei

No negotiations with U.S – Iran

“There are no grounds for negotiations,” he said, adding, however, that some messages had been exchanged directly with US special…
Trouble in FCT APC as aspirant rejects new chairman

Lagos 2027: Badagry leaders push Samuel Ajose in strong case for APC gov. ticket

The stakeholders said their request for the APC governorship ticket is legitimate as the zoning would promote fairness, justice and…