Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, a former governor of Kogi State, has died at the age of 77 in the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Following news of his passing, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former governor Yahaya Bello,…
Alhaji (Dr.) Bamanga Tukur, the Tafida of Adamawa, has passed away on Saturday at the age of 90, marking the loss of one of Nigeria’s foundational democratic figures. His media assistant, Chief Victor Okpala, announced his passing in an official…
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers who were allegedly kidnapped by suspected bandits and held captive inside a cave near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The victims, comprising men, women and children, were reportedly…
Nigeria is taking major steps to transform its national energy landscape. The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund is currently backing roughly 200 gas infrastructure projects across the country. Executive Director Oluwole Adama announced this initiative during an industry briefing…
Leaders and residents of eight communities in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State have given a group of Fulani herdsmen a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the communities over alleged security concerns and other disturbances. The community leaders said…
Public infrastructure faces constant threats, but structural safety remains a non-negotiable priority for urban commuters. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently confirmed that crucial Lagos bridge fittings stolen by vandals along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway have been identified during a physical inspection. Speaking…
The traditional ruler of Ntalakwu Ancient Kingdom in Itumbauzor, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Chike Okorie, has appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Alex Otti to urgently rehabilitate the dilapidated Umuokpe Ntalakwu road and address the…
Thirteen residents abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are still missing, despite the release of most of the captives after spending about six months in captivity.…
The US Embassy has issued a firm warning to Nigerians regarding visa validity and overstaying visits. The United States clarified that an overseas visitor’s length of stay is determined by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, rather than the…
Finding quality shelter remains a major hurdle for urban families across Nigeria. However, state leaders are stepping up to bridge the deficit. The Enugu State Executive Council recently approved the construction of 19,000 new Enugu affordable housing units across two…
Residents of Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State have raised alarm over the deteriorating condition of the Garbabi Bridge, warning that severe erosion caused by persistent rainfall is threatening the structure and putting thousands of lives and livelihoods at…
Fifty community elders abducted by bandits in Zamfara State have reportedly regained their freedom following the payment of an alleged ₦35 million ransom. The development was disclosed by conflict and security journalist Bakatsine in a post shared on X on…
The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa over rising xenophobic tensions has arrived in Lagos as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing repatriation exercise. The evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace, brought about 271 returnees and landed at…
Billionaire business man and Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu has sparked reactions after opening up on the real secrets behind his wealth. Speaking in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, he…
About 98 Nigerians currently serving prison sentences in Ethiopia are set to be transferred back to Nigeria following a prisoner transfer agreement signed between both countries. The development was disclosed during a visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…
