Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has convened an emergency security council meeting following a recent wave of attacks and destruction of public property across the state. The governor, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by Olawale Rasheed,…

The Niger Delta Development Commission has handed over a fire truck to its Department of Health, Safety and Environment, as part of its efforts to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness within the commission and its environs. Speaking during the…

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Adeyinka Famadewa as his Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment of Mr Famadewa, a retired major general, was announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “Mr Fadewa…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday tendered newspaper publications on the Naira redesign allegations against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, in his trial over alleged disobedience to the direction…

A UK-based Nigerian man, identified on X as Ugo (@heismric), has confirmed the end of his marriage after publicly alleging that his wife was involved in infidelity while he was working abroad and funding her education and family life. Ugo,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday screened 158 aspirants for the 24 House of Assembly seats in Kwara State as the leadership of the party promised a credible screening process. Addressing the aspirants before the commencement of the screening…

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has appealed that all must be done to ensure that the group remains indivisible. Fasoranti, who stated this on Monday during the celebration of his centenary birthday, urged…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu. The decision followed Oloyede’s conviction in the United States of America on tax fraud and money laundering charges. The governor’s action came…

Political parties on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend proceedings in suit seeking their deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They urged the court to stay proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal on…

Towards enforcing its free education policy and tackling the challenge of out-of-school children in Ogun, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration has emphasised its zero tolerance stance against any form of illegal levies collections in both public primary and secondary school…

President Bola Tinubu has led tributes to the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a principled leader who stood firmly for justice, democracy, and the betterment of the people. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the passing of Aishatu Muhammadu, a 73-year-old pilgrim from Adamawa State, during the 2026 Hajj exercise. ​The Commission’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, announced the development in a statement released to reporters on…

The Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has unveiled plans to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural education and research system as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity. The committee’s Chairman, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, during a media parley held in Ibadan…

The West African Examinations Council has intensified measures to protect the integrity of the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE, as 1,959,636 candidates sit for the examination across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. The Head of WAEC National Office, Amos Dangut, disclosed this during…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the tertiary education stakeholders have approved the Minimum Admissible UTME Score, also known as the “cut-off” point, for the 2026 admission into the nation’s universities, polytechnics and colleges of nursing. During this…