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Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Kano governor sacks aides over bail of drug baron, theft of grains

The Kano State government also advised the general public not to engage the two sacked political appointees on any matter…
Jos crisis: Ododo evacuates Kogi students

Kogi govt creates new traditional stools, reinstates suspended monarch

Kogi government lifted suspension on the Onu Ife of Omala, His Royal Highness Boniface Musa, who also serves as Chairman…
President Bola Tinubu mourns Chief Audu Ogbeh a former Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Communications who died on Saturday

Nigeria will sorely miss Audu Ogbeh’s insightful perspectives -Tinubu

Tinubu acknowledged late Ogbeh's intellectual contributions to policy formulation and his articulation of practical solutions to complex national challenges.
Audu Ogbeh

Audu Ogbeh: Obasanjo expresses shock

statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi the former President stressed further that the former PDP leader was…
Ogbeh

Audu Ogbeh, ex-PDP National Chairman, Minister is dead 

Born on July 28, 1947, in Otukpo, Benue State, Chief Ogbeh’s illustrious career spanned academia, agriculture, and politics.
Justice Umar barred Sowore from making statements that can be considered as threat to the country’s national unity and peace.

Police: Sowore faces forgery, cyberstalking charges, no torture in Custody

On allegations of torture, the Force declared: “Equally false and grossly misleading is the narrative suggesting that Mr. Sowore was…
MMIA

What MM 2 Terminal would look like after over N712B renovation (Video)

The renovation will cost the government over N712 billion. The upgrade will include both interior and exterior enhancement, to improve…

Ngige: How Buhari disappointed me over Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has opened up on one of the few occasions he felt…
Peter Obi mourns victims of attacks in Kwara

Peter Obi pushes for single five-year term for president

The 2027 presidential hopeful vowed to serve only one term if elected, promising not to stay “a day longer” than…
Gov Alia

Benue Assembly stops Alia’s commissioner screening over unmet demands

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the screening of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees, insisting the executive must…
Lagos ex-deputy gov urges Tinubu to honour Abiola as past president

Lagos ex-deputy gov urges Tinubu to honour Abiola as past president

Former Lagos State deputy governor, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief Moshood…

Abia PDP says ex-deputy governor’s exit is ‘liberation, not loss’

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the resignation of former Deputy Governor, Ude Oko-Chukwu,…

Police nab Akwa Ibom ritualist supplying ‘bulletproof’ charms to robbers

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritualist, Cletus Effiong Bassey, for allegedly supplying charms to armed…
Justice Umar barred Sowore from making statements that can be considered as threat to the country’s national unity and peace.

Sowore will face criminal charges in court – Police

The police also denied allegations of torture Sowore following his recent arrest in Abuja, stating that his detention was lawful…
Peter Obi tells Nigerian Govt. to refocus attention to development

No second term needed: Obi pushes for single 5-year presidential tenure

“What people do now is to be president for one year and use the rest of the years thinking about…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu charges new Lagos LG leaders to deliver campaign promises

The retreat, organized by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, equips leaders with governance tools, as…
Troops

Troops launch multi-state crackdown, 12 rescued

In a statement released on Friday, Kangye said the troops also recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and vehicles from the terrorist…
Sowore

Sowore freed after Police detention sparks nationwide outcry

The detention began on Wednesday, August 6, when Sowore honoured a police invitation from the Inspector General of Police (IGP)…
Sijuwade

Ecobank celebrates Oba Sijuwade’s legacy in Lagos Art Exhibition

Yeye Olori Oladuni Sijuwade described the showcase as “The Beauty of His Majesty,” noting its portrayal of Oba Sijuwade’s regal…

Oluremi Tinubu visits Buhari’s family in Kaduna

The visit comes less than a month after Muhammadu Buhari’s death on July 13, 2025, in London, at the age…
Benue

Police rescue 50 kidnapped victims in Katsina

 The Police Command in Katsina has rescued over 50 kidnapped victims and recovered 229 rustled animals across the state in…
WAEC

WAEC boosts 2025 WASSCE pass rate to 62.9% after marking error fix

Initially, WAEC reported that only 754,545 candidates, or 38.32%, secured credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and…
Court jails Lawal Oluwadamilare Samuel for falsely presenting himself as Sandra Brooks, a female from Virginia, U.S to commit fraud

Nigerian internet fraudster who presented self as U.S lady Sandra Brooks jailed

During the investigation, one Samsung Galaxy S9, one HP laptop, one Samsung tab and a Mercedes Benz C300 2008 car…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo explains why President Bola Tinubu deserves unflinching support of Edo people ahead of the 2027 general election.

Okpebholo: Why Tinubu deserves Edo votes in 2027

The Governor noted that President Tinubu’s affection for Edo is evident in his support for the many ongoing infrastructural projects…
Protesters calls for Wike's dismissal (VIDEO)

Wike orders crackdown on FCT ground rent defaulters

“So, please, Directors of Land, Abuja Geographic Information System, Development Control, Urban and Regional Planning, you need to work tirelessly…
Courts jail man who falsely claimed be Peter Elis a former member of Kings Guard in the UK, five others for internet fraud in Gombe.

UK Kings Guard impersonator, 5 others jailed for internet fraud in Gombe

The courts ordered that the convicts forfeit one Laptop and five mobile phones recovered at the point of arrest and…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State approves the nomination of four more persons as Commissioners-Designate.

Okpebholo nominates Afgbua, 3 others as Commissioners-designate

Afegbua is a seasoned journalist, public affairs commentator and politician with extensive experience in governance and media strategy.
CAPPA

CAPPA urges 100% tobacco tax to curb deaths, save ₦526bn in health costs

In a statement, CAPPA warned that the tobacco industry is continuing to aggressively target Nigerians with traditional and novel smokeless…
Benue governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, hails security agencies for rescuing 11 victims were kidnapped by bandits in the state

Benue’s Alia excited as security agencies rescue 11 victims from kidnappers

Alia, however, expressed sadness over the situation, saying that some of the victims, according to security reports, stayed in captivity…
Benue governor, Hyacinth Alia honours Super Falcons' player Francesca Ordega over the team's victory in the 2025 WAFCON in Morroco

Alia gifts WAFCON Champion Ordega N50m, 3-bedroom flat (PHOTOS)

While hosting the Benue born international football star during a dinner in Makurdi on Thursday evening, Alia described Ordega as…