The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over an alleged ₦80.2 billion money-laundering case resumed on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness giving details of a ₦46.5 million transfer to the…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has received the 183 abducted persons who were rescued after spending 19 days in captivity. Join our WhatsApp community Speaking while welcoming them on Thursday, the governor assured the returnees that the state government remains…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has cautioned that public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process could be seriously threatened by the Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Join our…
Senator Remi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, was recognised by US President Donald Trump for attending the 74th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Speaking to the crowd on Thursday, Trump highlighted Mrs. Tinubu’s position as a Christian pastor…
Seyi Makinde Appoints Major General Lukman Omoniyi as Oyo State Security Adviser Join our WhatsApp community Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Major General Lukman Tokunbo Omoniyi (rtd) as the state’s Executive Security Adviser on Security…
Sheikh Gumi, a controversial Islamic preacher, has refuted rumours and pictures that have been making the rounds on social media claiming he was detained by US military forces in Nigeria. The allegations surfaced when a picture purportedly depicting the priest…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has called on residents to embrace safer practices and strictly follow existing safety regulations to reduce the growing cases of fire outbreaks across the state. Join our WhatsApp community Speaking in Lagos on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)…
Clement Nwankwo, the Convener of the Civil Society Situation Room, has warned that the current form of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill passed by the Senate could damage the legitimacy of future elections and has asked Nigerians to keep speaking…
Isaac Fayose, brother to the former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s democratic situation, calling the opposition helpless and stating that Peter Obi can never be Nigeria’s President. Fayose bemoaned the demise of the nation’s…
Following a horrific overnight attack on the Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State. The directive was revealed on Wednesday…
State House of Assembly begins audit of local councils to ensure accountability. Join our WhatsApp community When we discuss the benefits of democracy reaching the average person on the street, the local government is where the action truly takes place.…
Nnamdi Kanu Appeal: IPOB Leader Challenges Life Sentence at Court of Appeal Join our WhatsApp community The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally filed an appeal against his conviction and life sentence. His lawyer,…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday welcomed popular American internet personality and streamer, Kai Cenat, to the Lagos House, Marina. Join our WhatsApp community The visit was confirmed by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril A.…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the continued practice of child marriage in some parts of northern Nigeria to the government’s failure to provide sufficient schools and clear educational pathways for girls beyond primary level. Join our…
