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Tinubu Departs For Lagos To Mark ECOWAS’S 50th Anniversary, Commission Projects

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS golden... Read more »
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ICYMI: Gov Mbah Inaugurates State Human Capital Development Council

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has constituted the Enugu State Human Development Council, stressing that human capital remains the true wealth of any nation. The Council, which has the Deputy... Read more »
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Imo Legislator Champions National Development with 5 New Bills

The member representing Ahiazu/Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Imo State, Chinedu Martins, on Monday, gave reasons for the five bills he sponsored which are now awaiting a second reading. The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker... Read more »
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Informal Sector Needs Compassionate Tax Policy – Oyo Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, emphasised the need for a ‘humane and inclusive approach’ to taxing the informal sector. Makinde made the remarks while inaugurating the 157th meeting of the... Read more »

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Ekiti Court Hands Life Jail Term to Stepfather for Raping Minor

A 56-years-old-man, Jaiyeoba Oluwafemi, is to spend the rest of his life in prison for raping his 14 years old stepdaughter. An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, gave the order... Read more »
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Abuja Explosion: One Injured as Blast Rocks Area Near Military Barracks

An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby. Sources said that one person sustained injuries in... Read more »
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FCTA’s Abuja Office Sealing Sparks Tussle: FIRS Demands Apology

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has denied owing ground rent on any of its properties in Abuja and has demanded a public apology from officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration over... Read more »
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Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa, Moves to Give Facelift to 102 Health Centers Statewide

As part of his efforts to fortify the health apparatus of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the rehabilitation of no fewer than 102 primary health centres across the 18 local... Read more »
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Man to die by hanging for mosque arson causing 23 deaths

A Kano Upper Sharia Court has sentenced a man to death by hanging for setting a mosque ablaze during early morning prayers which claimed the lives of 23 worshippers and left several... Read more »
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LAUTECH sole ownership: Oyo pays N5bn to Osun — Commissioner

The Oyo State Government has paid a total of N5 billion to the Osun State government in full compliance with the agreement on sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso. The... Read more »
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Kogi road tragedy claims 19 lives, including five children

A horrific accident along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Kogi State has resulted in the deaths of 19 people, among them five children, while eight others sustained injuries. The Federal Road Safety Corps... Read more »
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Macron Dismisses ‘Domestic Dispute’ Claims After Viral Airport Video

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed speculations of a domestic dispute with his wife, Brigitte Macron, following the circulation of a video showing her seemingly pushing his face as they arrived in... Read more »
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Makinde’s Commitment to Security Taking Shape – Agboworin Hails Air Force Base Progress in Ibadan

Lawmaker repesenting Ibadan North East/South East in the House of Reprsentatives, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), on Sunday, stated that the vision and commitment of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to... Read more »
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Zamfara Govt Forces Three Directors Into Retirement, Suspends Others Over Teachers’ Recruitment Scandals

Those affected are the Director of Finance and Account, Sani Muhammad Jangeru; the Director of Administration, Usman Abubakar Maradun; and the Director of Planning, Research & Statistics, Garba S. Yamma. The Zamfara... Read more »
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Tinubu Faces Fresh Calls to Replace Shettima with Northern Christian in 2027

A group of northern Muslims has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider picking a northern Christian as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The group, known as Concerned Northern Muslim... Read more »
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Unruly officers can be reformed,’ FPRO urges Nigerians not to hate police force

The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has urged Nigerians not to condemn the entire police force over the misconduct of a few officers. His remarks came... Read more »
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FCTA seals FIRS office, bank, fuel station over unpaid ground rent

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years. The... Read more »
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Reps withdraw compulsory voting bill after public backlash

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a bill that aimed to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which he co-sponsored with Daniel Asama Ago,... Read more »
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Police rescue kidnapped octogenarian, kill six suspects

The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, said that coordinated operations resulted in the arrest of 12 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, the rescue of an 80-year-old kidnap victim, and the recovery of... Read more »
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Compulsory Voting Bill Shelved: House of Reps Yield to Public Pressure

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the Compulsory Voting Bill, which aimed to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, co-sponsored by Hon.... Read more »