Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo voiced dissatisfaction with the sluggish performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. Speaking after voting at Udomi Primary School’s Ward 2, Polling Unit 1 in Esan Central Local Government, Okpebholo told reporters that while...
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By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – In a dramatic turn of events during the Remo Federal Constituency by-election on August 16, 2025, the Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the arrests of Abayomi Tella, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with two Independent...
In the heart of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a vibrant Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, welcomed a distinguished guest—Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The courtesy visit, marked by warm exchanges and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, became a...
Anambra State Police Command has initiated an investigation into a tragic accident that occurred early Saturday at the People’s Club/Limca Road in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Saturday in Awka, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, provided details of the incident,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State has expressed confidence that security agencies will take appropriate action against individuals or groups involved in vote buying and other electoral malpractices. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Remo Federal Constituency was one of 16 constituencies across 12 states...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will include Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidates in the upcoming by-election, in line with a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja. This is contained in a statement released on Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Alhassan Garba, a suspected serial land racketeer, for his alleged involvement in multiple fraudulent land deals across Kaduna. The arrest marks a significant step in curbing land-related scams in the region. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced...
Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has officially adopted the groundbreaking National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), a transformative step toward addressing the challenges faced by women and girls during menstruation. This policy, coupled with President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to remove taxes...
Liverpool kicked off their Premier League title defense with a gripping 4-2 win against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, in a match filled with emotion and intensity. The evening began with a moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, as fans honored them with...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Popular radio station in Ibadan, Fresh FM, situated near the Challenge area, was engulfed by fire on Friday evening. It was learnt that the blaze broke out at the station, owned by renowned gospel artist Yinka Ayefele, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Chairman of the...
Dangote Group has vowed to provide comprehensive medical care and compensation for Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina “Phyna” Otabor, following a severe accident involving one of the company’s trucks near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The incident left Ruth with critical injuries, including...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has reassured that Nigerians are ready to end misgovernance of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) come 2027. “We are determined. We are committed to democratic efforts, and we...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Borno State have pledged to collaborate with the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) to curb the proliferation of illegal small arms and light...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– Special Adviser, Security, and Homeland Safety to the Plateau State Governor, Brig. Gen. G. Shipi (rtd), has refuted reports on social and conventional media alleging that he declared Fulani as indigenes of the state, insisting such a pronouncement is beyond the mandate of his office....
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has named Li Zhensheng, a Chinese national, as the state’s new Economic Adviser, a strategic move to bolster international partnerships and economic growth. The appointment was unveiled during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the China Global...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 21.88% in July 2025, marking a slight decline of 0.34% from June’s 22.22%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released in Abuja on Friday. Despite the year-on-year improvement, the month-on-month inflation...
In a high-stakes summit at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to discuss critical territorial issues surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump, emphasizing Ukraine’s autonomy in negotiations, made it clear he’s not...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano State has reported a devastating lone accident that claimed 12 lives and left five others injured. According to FRSC Sector Commander Muhammed Bature, the incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Friday at Samawa Village, along the Zaria–Kano highway in Garun Malam Local...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government of Nigeria has urged Canada to rescind a court ruling that branded the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organizations. This follows a Canadian court’s decision to deny asylum to a Nigerian politician, Douglas Egharevba, citing his...
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, widely recognized as ‘Chief Kanran,’ has passed away, as announced by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on Instagram. According to Oloketuyi, the actor died on Friday morning. Renowned for portraying affluent characters, Chief Kanran began his professional acting career in 1975. He took on the role...