Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the United States, US, is interested in Nigeria’s resources. Gumi made the remark on his official Facebook page while describing Western countries as predators. He wrote: “Nigeria needs to listen to…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to urgently investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress diverted about N800bn for political and campaign purposes. In…

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon, marking Monday, 18 May, as the 1st of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 in the Islamic calendar, as reported by Khaleejtimes on Sunday. The announcement ushers in…

The Ogun State Government has disclosed that all persons admitted at the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have been discharged after receiving medical attention and being certified fit by health…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has said the company is ready to support the Lagos electricity market with an additional 1,500 megawatts of power supply. Adighije disclosed this during…

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Babangida Nguroje, has explained that his decision to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial race for Taraba Central was taken in the interest of peace, unity and cohesion within…

The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the ongoing 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Jalam reportedly passed away in the early hours of…

The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has raised concerns over alleged intimidation and coercion ahead of the All Progressives Congress direct primaries in Surulere. Speaking in a video posted in his X…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says it will on Tuesday screen 3,181 aspirants across the country for the 2027 general elections. The faction said 2,122 aspirants are seeking State House…

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, has expressed grave concern over reports that the Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for yet another $1.25 billion loan facility.Atiku made this known in a statement by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over reports that the Federal Government is negotiating a fresh $1.25bn loan from the World Bank, warning that Nigeria is sinking deeper into unsustainable debt without visible…

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate revitalisation of the state’s Safe School Initiative following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in neighbouring Oyo State. Mr Adeleke announced the decision in a post shared on…

The Senate has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in separate attacks in Borno and Oyo States within 24 hours, describing the incidents as a direct assault on Nigeria’s future. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement…

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation, political victimisation and the withdrawal of his security aides ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere I constituency. In a viral video…