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Russia Extends Recognition to Taliban Govt in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting... Read more »
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Bayelsa Judge Regains Freedom After 12-Day Ordeal

A Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, has regained freedom after 12 days in captivity. Omukoro was presented to newsmen on Thursday evening at the Bayelsa State headquarters of the... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Unveils Plan to Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance for Residents

The Lagos State Government has vowed to begin the enforcement of compulsory health insurance policy for residents. A Thursday statement noted that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency, Dr Emmanuel... Read more »
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Rotary Lagos to get new President.

The Rotary Club of Lagos will today install former President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs Toki Mabogunje, as its 65th President. The installation ceremony, scheduled to be held... Read more »
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Ogun Customs Intercept 2,693 Parcels Of Cannabis Sativa

The Ogun 1 command of the Nigeria customs Service has intercepted a truck suspected to be conveying prohibited items around challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo state loaded with 2,693 parcels of cannabis... Read more »
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Shettima to open national summit on nutrition, food security

Vice President Kashim Shettima will, on Monday, July 7, 2025, declare open a three-day national summit on nutrition and food security. Themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergy,” the summit... Read more »
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Tinubu 2027: Amaechi’s Plan to Stop a Return to Power

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power in 2027 is for citizens to take their fate into... Read more »
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Zamfara Governor Faces Impeachment Threat Over N9bn Hospital Project Mismanagement

The Zamfara State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Hon. Bashar Gummi, has described as a misappropriation of public funds the renovation of the Yariman Bakura Teaching Hospital, Gusau, at the... Read more »
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Advocates Urge Govt to Increase Funding for Sexual, Reproductive Health

Stakeholders have called for stronger political commitment, increased domestic funding to bridge gaps in the implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Nigeria. They made the call on Thursday at... Read more »
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Health Sector Brain Drain Reduced in Oyo Due to Govt’s Policies

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, on Thursday, said the policies being implemented by the State Government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector. Ajetunmobi,... Read more »
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Ekiti Assembly Paves Way for Justice Ogunmoye’s Tenure as Chief Judge

The Ekiti House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ogunmoye had been acting as the... Read more »
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Video Exposes Suspended Senator’s Fiery Clash with Colleagues

A trending video making waves on social media shows a dramatic moment in the Nigerian Senate where several lawmakers were seen pleading with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to calm down during a heated... Read more »
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INEC to Conduct Voter Registration in Anambra from July 8

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Anambra State, Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the state will commence on July 8,... Read more »
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Delta Court Rules Against Police, Awards N30m Damages

A High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Wednesday ordered the State Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda, judicial official, Mrs. Mordi Juliana and four others to pay a film decorator... Read more »
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Gombe Police Crack Down on Burglary, Recover Stolen Property

The operatives of the Gombe State Police have foiled an attempted shop burglary in the Buba Shongo area of Gombe metropolis, recovering several exhibits, including a motorcycle and burglary tools. The incident,... Read more »
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Ondo Senator’s Aide Quits Job Over Alleged N20,000 Monthly Salary

One of the political aides to the Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Olajide Ipinsagba, Mr Tunbosun Awe, has formally resigned from his position, citing the unsustainable monthly salary of ₦20,000 as... Read more »
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Rep Condemns Anambra Killings, Urges Govt to Investigate Ebonyi Violence

A member of the House of Representatives, Clara Nnabuife, on Thursday, condemned the recent violence in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, which claimed the lives of at least... Read more »
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To Defeat This Phenomenon Called Tinubu, You Must Do the Unthinkable — Datti Baba-Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will require more than forming alliances—it will take “the unthinkable.” Speaking on Trust TV, Datti... Read more »
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Motorcycle rider reportedly drops off little girl in front of Ogun church and disappears

Residents have been thrown into confusion after a girl in school uniform was reportedly dropped off at Orisun Ibukun Celestial Church in Sango, Ogun State, by a motorcycle rider. According to a... Read more »
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Senate Accuses NNPCL of Constitutional Breach, Lopsided Recruitment

The Nigerian Senate has sharply criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of violating constitutional provisions and deliberately avoiding legislative oversight, particularly in matters relating to recruitment. The accusation... Read more »