President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for extending development beyond Abuja’s elite districts, saying his projects have shown that progress should benefit all Nigerians. Tinubu made the remark during the commissioning of…
Nigerian Youth Organisation (NYO), a coalition of youth groups, has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to caution Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru over what it described as threats against opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking…
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said Nigeria is now in a stronger position to handle future disease outbreaks, following key investments made through the Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism between 2021 and 2025. The agency said…
The Lagos State Taskforce has issued a 72-hour notice to street traders and illegal occupants along the Alaba Rago axis of the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway, ahead of an enforcement operation aimed at restoring order and sanitation in the area. The…
Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday administered the oath of office to four newly elected senators following their victories in the recent bye-elections conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission. The lawmakers are Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party representing Rivers South…
Paul Ibe, media adviser to Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu should step down over what he described as the government’s inability to tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Ibe argued…
Nancy Isime has said she would never reveal her earnings to her partner. Speaking on the Thanks For Coming podcast while discussing privacy and boundaries in relationships, the actress stressed the importance she places on personal space and financial independence.…
Olakunle Churchill has shared a cryptic message on social media after reportedly being ignored by actress Tonto Dikeh and his wife Rosy Meurer during this year’s Father’s Day celebration. Father’s Day, marked every third Sunday in June, is set aside…
Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the Federal High Court’s refusal to review his bail conditions. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the…
The Nigerian Army Armour School in Bauchi has announced a military training exercise, tagged Exercise Thunder Strike 2026, aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of its personnel. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations,…
Tibor Nagy has criticised the Nigerian government over what he described as its refusal to acknowledge alleged targeted violence against Christians in the country. For months, claims of systematic killings of Christians have continued to generate debate in Nigeria, although…
The Plateau State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has alleged that two Fulani herders were killed in an ambush by suspected local militia in Talma village, Ngel District, Jos South Local Government Area of the…
Reuben Abati, veteran journalist and former presidential aide, has suggested that former Nasir El-Rufai may remain in custody until after the election, pointing to both political and legal factors surrounding the case. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday,…
Godswill Akpabio has warned Nigerian governors against misusing state police once it is established. Akpabio gave the caution on Tuesday during plenary as the National Assembly moves closer to approving the creation of state police as part of efforts to…
An Ondo State High Court in Akure has ordered the state government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to pay N25 million in compensation to a woman whose three-month-old baby went missing while under the care of…