Video shows Patience Abbo, wife of former Adamawa North senator, Ishaku Abbo, at a restricted operational area, escorting her husband to the foot of a […]
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16 feared dead in suspected bandits’ reprisal attack on Katsina village
Sources in the area suspect the attack was a reprisal. They claim that villagers had killed two suspected bandits a few days earlier At least […]
2027: Peter Obi, Tinubu, others to pay N50m each for campaign permits in Anambra
This is not the first time the Anambra State Government has announced permit fees for the deployment of campaign materials in the state. The Anambra […]
20 questions journalists should ask Gov Eno at today’s media briefing
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State does not speak frequently with journalists. The last time he had a media briefing was in May last […]
Eid-el-Kabir: How Kwara communities abandoned Eid grounds over fear of bandits
The League of Imams reached a resolution on 25 May to introduce measures aimed at preventing attacks during Eid celebrations. One of the resolutions was […]
Court remands Nigerian American Football Association’s official over sexual assault
The defendant faces one count of sexual assault by penetration, contrary to Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The Lagos State […]
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi becomes world’s fastest man in 2026, sets new National record
His time of 9.84s (0.4m/s) eclipsed the previous Nigerian national record of 9.85s set by Olusoji Fasuba in 2006, a mark many believed would stand […]
Abuja auto dealer Sarkin Mota wins NDC Reps ticket in Adamawa
The emergence of Aliyu Mohammad as NDC candidate sets the stage for a political battle against incumbent lawmaker Abubakar Zango, who is seeking re-election under […]
Alleged coup plot was ‘foolhardy’, had no chance of success — Defence Minister
Mr Musa made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Arise TV while commenting on the ongoing prosecution of serving military personnel, civilians and a […]
ANALYSIS: Again, Nigeria begins another electoral cycle without resolving women’s reserved seats bill
With the full commencement of the 2027 electoral cycle and the delay by the legislature in passing the gender bill, Nigerian women have missed another […]
33 people arraigned over Ebonyi communal clash, killings
The suspects include two traditional rulers, Geoffrey Onya and Idam Bassey, as well as the Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Byron Anya. No fewer than […]
Police clarify alleged child kidnap involving officer’s wife in Ebonyi
“The police officer’s wife was stripped and tied up by some members of the community while being questioned about her presence in the area.” The […]
Lassa fever deaths rise to 204 as fatality rate worsens — NCDC
In its latest Lassa fever situation report for Epidemiological Week 19, covering 4 to 10 May 2026, the agency said the country recorded 793 confirmed […]
How Kanu inspired New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s love for Arsenal
The New York mayor reflected on his lifelong connection with the North London club and how Kanu played a key role in that journey. Former […]
Tinubu commissions major CNG projects in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri
The projects, all delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), form part of the federal government’s accelerated response to the petroleum subsidy […]
WAEC disclaims letter on deployment of security personnel
WAEC said the forged letter, dated 27 May, was addressed to school proprietors and principals across the country. The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has […]
NDC Primaries: ‘No endorsement’: Dickson vows equal opportunity for aspirants
“All aspirants have equal protection, and that is why I have not endorsed anyone, even in my home state. The same principle applies across the […]
Nigeria, AfDB sign agreement to operationalise $7bn aviation transformation programme
The agreement formalises collaboration between Nigeria and the African Development Bank to accelerate aviation sector reforms and unlock large-scale financing for industry development across the […]
CBN extends PoS geo-fencing metre, compliance deadline
In its circular on Friday, the CBN also directed all affected institutions to provide evidence of compliance ahead of the new enforcement deadline, 31 July. […]
2027: NRM elects presidential candidate
Esther Okereke, who was elected at the party’s 2027 convention and presidential primary election, on Friday, promised to prioritise responsible leadership if elected president. The […]