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Peter Obi Advocates for Single 5-Year Presidential Term

Speaking at a recent engagement at John Hopkins, Washington DC, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi emphasized Nigeria’s untapped potential in both human and natural resources, highlighting the country’s youthful population as a... Read more »
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BREAKING:Man Arrested for Killing Brother’s Wife in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old man, Buhari Sule, for allegedly killing his younger brother’s wife, Ummi Saleh, with a pestle in Gunka village, Jahun Local... Read more »
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INEC Considers Digital Voting Slips for 2027, Awaits Legislative Approval

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed willingness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that such a move must be backed... Read more »
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VP Shettima Presides Over 149th NEC Meeting, Council Endorses $90bn Agribusiness, Textile Projects

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday presided over the 149th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a post shared on his official Facebook page,... Read more »
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Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Murdering Reverend Sister in Rivers

Authorities in Rivers State have taken into custody one Kelvin Okoro, who is accused of killing a Reverend Sister, Maureen Wecheonwu, in the Aluu area of Ikwerre Local Government. It was alleged... Read more »
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Ekiti Protects 226,000 Girls

Ekiti State Government says it has vaccinated 226,429 eligible girls in the state against the Human Papilloma Virus, an infection believed to be a leading cause of cervical cancer. The wife of... Read more »
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Lagos Assembly Invites LASIEC To Discuss Upcoming LG Elections

The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited top officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to appear before the House for a detailed briefing regarding preparations for the upcoming... Read more »
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NEC Pushes For Modernized Livestock Farming

The National Economic Council has said Nigeria must stop using the old method of raising animals and move to a modern way. The council, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this... Read more »
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KWASU Puts Agric Faculty Relocation On Hold Due To Security Concerns

The management of Kwara State University (KWASU) has put on hold the scheduled relocation of its Faculty of Agriculture to the Ilesha-Baruba campus in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.... Read more »
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Bauchi State Launches African Vaccination Week To Boost Immunization

Bauchi State on Thursday commenced activities for the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), aimed at complementing the government’s efforts to increase immunization uptake among eligible children under five (U-5). The 2025 AVW,... Read more »
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Stop Deceiving Ukraine Ceasefire

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin needed to “stop lying” over wanting peace in Ukraine while continuing to strike the country. “The only thing to do is... Read more »
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Wike Intervenes In FCT Teachers Strike, Summons Council Chairman

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, for a meeting.... Read more »
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Man Clears The Air Over Alleged Attack On Benin Plaza

An Abuja-based entrepreneur, Mr. Friday Osamudiamen Roney, has debunked allegations that he orchestrated an attack on the premises of Akpes Mega Plaza located on Oni Street in Benin City, Edo State. Roney... Read more »
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Smugglers In For Tough Ride: Ogun Customs Boss Vows

The new Controller for Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, has vowed to deploy all lawful means to combat smuggling and other nefarious activities around the country’s... Read more »
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Nigeria to Create 500,000 Health Sector Jobs, Says Minister Pate

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says that President Bola Tinubu’s focus on the localization of health care value chains will create nearly 500,000 new jobs... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Sounds Alarm Over Poor WAEC, NECO Result

The Lagos State government has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the declining performance of students in state-owned schools in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)... Read more »
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Ibas Snubs House Panel Meeting on Rivers Emergency Administration

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), was absent on Thursday at a crucial meeting with the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing developments in the state. The... Read more »
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YABATECH Student Shot Dead In Broad Daylight As Lagos Cult Clashes Escalate

The yet-to-be-identified student was killed near the back gate of the campus shortly after completing his examinations for the day. A student of Yaba College of Technology was shot dead on Tuesday... Read more »
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Imo Federal Roads: Ohanaeze Youth Rebuke Critics of Gov. Uzodimma

…Says Imo’s Federal Roads Have Significant Economic Benefits The recent media attack by some desperate selfish politicians and oppositions in Imo State regarding the construction of federal roads by the Hope Uzodimma... Read more »
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President Tinubu Issues New Directive to Combat Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has ordered new security steps to tackle ongoing violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states. The President made this known after a long meeting with top security officers... Read more »