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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 »
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NNPP Senator, Reps Members Visit Kwankwaso in Abuja

NNPP Senator alongside Members of the House of Representatives pays a visit to former Kano State Gov’ Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his Maitama home in Abuja. The... Read more »
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Troops Foil Terrorist Attack in Niger, Neutralize Dozens

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday neutralised scores of bandits who attempted to a coordinated attack on Warari, a community in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.The troops successfully repelled... Read more »
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Dele Momodu Hosts Olumide Akpata in Lagos (Photos)

Renowned media mogul and politician, Dele Momodu, on Tuesday hosted former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Labour Party’s recent governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, at The Home... Read more »
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Plan To Borrow $21.8 Billion

The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s 2025–2026 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan, which includes requests to borrow $21.8 billion, €2.1 billion, and ¥15 billion, as well as a €65 million grant,... Read more »
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APC NEC to Meet Thursday Over Leadership Crisis, Ganduje’s Successor

Barring any last-minute change, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will meet in Abuja on Thursday to deliberate on key issues threatening cohesion within the party.... Read more »
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Nigerians Can’t Eat GDP, ADC Tells FG

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent celebration of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the present administration as “misleading and a cynical public relations stunt disguised as economic progress.”... Read more »
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I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

Mrs Judith Amaechi, wife of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, has denied an allegation by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that her organisation, the Empowerment Support Initiative,... Read more »
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A Senator We Can Be Proud Of — Azuka Okwuosa Unveils 2025 Legislative Agenda

PRESENTING TO NDỊ ANAMBRA SOUTH, A PURPOSEFUL, RESULT-ORIENTED, MORALLY SOLVENT AND AN IMPACTFUL LEADER, EMINENTLY QUALIFIED TO BE THE ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATOR SIR AZUKA UCHECHUKWU OKWUOSA (CHINYELUGO), KSC “To harness our human... Read more »
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Nasarawa court jails man 21 years for defiling three-month-old baby

The High Court 1 sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, has sentenced one Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years in prison for allegedly defiling a three-month-old baby in the Adogi community of... Read more »