AIT: Kano State Governor, Yusuf Holds Security Meeting With Imams

As The World Marks International Grandparents Day, An Awareness Walk seeks to promote the teaching of traditions, family history, and values to younger generations. Participants at the Walk in Abuja, Are Also Calling For Greater Government Intervention In Healthcare, Social Protection And Other Policies Aimed At Improving The Welfare And Dignity Of Older Persons. For […]

Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has expressed deep sadness over the passing of prominent Edo politician and former National Vice Chairman, South South, of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Osi Orbih. In a condolence message, Obaseki described him as an influential voice in Edo politics who made significant contributions to the […]

For a state seeking to rebuild its economic fortunes, the bigger challenge may not simply be what government constructs, but how it restores the institutions, assets, and systems that keep the state running. In Cross River, that effort is taking shape across different sectors, from the civil service and healthcare to public infrastructure and economic […]

The Edo State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the State of the African Diaspora, an affiliate group under the African Union, aimed at attracting investment and accelerating development across critical sectors of the state. The partnership focuses on the proposed Gele Seaport near Benin City, railway infrastructure, agriculture, and other areas with […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28, 2026, further proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The case encountered a procedural setback on Tuesday when Atiku’s legal team told Justice Inyang Ekwo that efforts to personally […]

The Mininster of the federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, as painful, saying he has lost a true friend and political associate. Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August 2026, is survived by […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced proceedings in a suit seeking to halt the planned 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who presided on the matter on Tuesday, directed the plaintiff to serve the originating summons on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Oyo State Independent Electoral […]

Most of the Nigerian passengers caught up in the flight disruption at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, have returned home, following a protest over what they described as poor handling of the situation by Kenya Airways. The passengers had been stranded at the airport for several hours on Monday after an industrial […]

Leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, say Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore is not above the law. They were reacting to the decision of the Department of State Services, DSS, to suspend his trial on cybercrime charges until after the 2027 presidential election. At the media conference, […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Elders Council in Ondo State says the time has come to unite all aggrieved factions within the party and ensure that it operates as one indivisible political family. The APC Elders, drawn from the eighteen local government areas of Ondo State, warned against attempts to factionalise the party, saying such […]

For half a century, a bitter land dispute between Bayero University, Kano, and its neighbouring communities has defied successive attempts at settlement. But after decades of tension, there is finally a resolution, as Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf brokered a settlement to compensate affected buyers, resettle community members, and pay for structures on the disputed […]

Any country that does not prioritize research and development of its own natural medicine resources will suffer from medicine insecurity and miss out on the economic potentials in the sector for job and wealth creation. This was the submission Of Some Researchers and Health experts during the Commemoration of the 2026 Africa Traditional Medicine Day […]

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has scheduled September 3, 2026, to hear a bail application and possible commencement of the trial of Chief Gani Topba, leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People Togpa is facing a four-count charge bordering on terrorism, cybercrime, and related offences brought before the court by the Department of […]

A two-storey building has collapsed in the Masalasi-Gogoro area of Popo-Giwa Community, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, Tuesday, at about 5:00 a.m. At least three people have so far been rescued alive from the rubble, while emergency responders continue rescue operations at the […]

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, has unveiled the categories and judging framework for the 2026 Advertising Standards and Recognition Awards, ASRA, shifting attention from sanctions for non-compliance to recognising adherence to industry standards. The council says the framework will combine compliance records, independent verification, and public nominations to determine awardees, as it seeks […]

The Delta state government has approved a massive rehabilitation and reconstruction work of primary and secondary schools across the state. The decision was among major resolutions reached at Monday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists after the meeting, commissioner for public information, Charles Aniagwu, said the ministries of primary […]

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has inaugurated the State Advisory Council, describing it as a platform to harness the experience and wisdom of eminent citizens of the state to strengthen governance. Governor Diri said the council was established following a review of the former local government caucus system, with the aim of providing effective counsel […]

Just like yesterday Nigeria’s first private radio station Raypower 100.5fm is 32 years. Raypower Fm was established by the late media icon and marine engineer High Chief Raymond Anthony Dokpesi; a visioneer who thought it right to pioneer private broadcasting in Nigeria; following the deregulation of the broadcast industry in 1993. Yes, it’s been thirty […]

Edo State Government says it will no longer tolerate illegal mining activities across the state, warning operators, traditional rulers and community leaders involved in unlawful mining to desist or face sanctions. The government has resolved to commence the mapping of mining sites, profiling of operators and intelligence-driven monitoring across the three senatorial districts. It has […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two key terrorist commanders during an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation also reportedly left notorious terrorist leader Kachalla Muhammadu Filani wounded, as he escaped the encounter. This is contained in a statement issued by the […]