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Jigawa Governor Names Eight New Permanent Secretaries, Shuffles Four

The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries and the redeployment of four existing ones to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. This was contained in... Read more »
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DHL Franchise Owner in Edo Convicted Over Lost Parcels

A Magistrate Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has convicted Nuhu Omokide, a franchise owner of DHL in Benin, on five counts of conspiracy to steal, stealing, and unlawful interference with... Read more »
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FRSC Chief Sounds Alarm on Rising Indiscipline and Bribery Among Officers

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has raised serious concerns over rising cases of indiscipline, bribery, drug abuse, and misconduct among personnel, warning that these issues threaten... Read more »
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Another Reps Member Resigns from PDP in Osun

Member of the House of Representatives, Taofeek Abimbola Ajilesoro, who represents Ife Federal Constituency, has officially withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal unrest and legal instability within... Read more »

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Slain 300-level Rivers varsity student not a cultist, family insists

The family of a 300-level student of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni in Rivers State, who was killed last Saturday, has called for a thorough investigation into his death and... Read more »
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Flyover Collapses Just 3 Weeks After Commissioning in Lafia, Nassarawa State

A newly commissioned flyover in Lafia, the capital of Nassarawa State, has collapsed just three weeks after its official opening. The project, which reportedly cost a staggering ₦10 billion, crumbled in the... Read more »
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Court strikes out N12.3bn fraud case

The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the N12.3bn fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko, and three... Read more »
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Enough Is Enough: Tinubu Must Act On Alleged Land Grabbing By Wike – Timi Frank

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has expressed deep concerns over the disturbing allegations of land grabbing, corruption, and gross abuse of office by... Read more »
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Peter of P-Square Share Throwback Photo To Marks 30 Years On Stage

Nigerian music star, Peter Okoye of P-Square, is celebrating a major milestone — 30 years on stage. The singer took to Instagram to mark the moment with a heartfelt caption that read:“Over... Read more »
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Ekiti Health Sector Supports Oyebanji’s Second Term Bid

Health workers in Ekiti State on Tuesday lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for what they described as his people-centred policies that have revitalised the state’s health sector. The workers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists,... Read more »
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Senate accuses Natasha of skit making following attempted forceful resumption

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has described the forceful attempt of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22,... Read more »
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Constitution Review: Senate Declares Rumors of 12 New States Untrue

The Nigerian Senate has refuted recent social media claims that the Constitution Review Committee proposed creating 12 new states in Nigeria. Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, dismissed the reports as false... Read more »
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Cross River State Considers Raising Doctors’ Retirement Age to 65

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has said the state may review the retirement age of its doctors from 60 to 65 years to holistically reform the state’s health sector. Otu said... Read more »
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Gov. Bala Mohammed Visits Injured PDP Governorship Candidate Jude Ezenwafor in Abuja, Reaffirms Party’s Support (Photos)

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, today paid a solidarity visit to Hon. Jude Ezenwafor, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Anambra State, who was recently shot by unknown... Read more »
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APC appoints Minister As Party’s National Chairman

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the verge of naming the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, as its Acting National Chairman, party insiders... Read more »
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Asian Markets Rally on Back of Japan-US Trade Deal

Tokyo stocks surged Wednesday after Japan and the United States finally hammered out a trade deal to slash Donald Trump’s tariffs, including those on the crucial car sector. Investors were also cheered... Read more »
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Maduka Okoye Receives 2-Month Ban in Betting Scandal

Udinese and Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation following a high-profile betting scandal linked to a match against Lazio during the 2023/2024 season. The... Read more »
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ADC boils over Tinubu endorsement by Adeleke, Oyinlola

The political landscape in Osun State became charged on Tuesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, openly declared support for President... Read more »
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House of Representatives Push Bill to Ban Public Officials from Using Private Schools, Hospitals

The House of Representatives is considering a new bill that seeks to bar public officials and civil servants from accessing private schools and healthcare services, a move aimed at restoring confidence in... Read more »
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Troops repel ISWAP attack on Bitta, expose deep-rooted terror collaboration network

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an orchestrated attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), neutralising scores and forcing the terrorists into a hasty withdrawal, in... Read more »