An Independent International Commission of Inquiry established by the United Nations Human Rights Council has accused Israel of committing grave violations against Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, since the outbreak of the Gaza war in…

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says individual senators are not responsible for legal issues arising from the procurement of official vehicles. Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti) said legislators played no role in the procurement process.…

Nafisat Hammed, the estranged wife of actor Akin Olaiya, has broken her silence regarding the marriage, which lasted less than a year. Olaiya married Nafisat in June 2025 in a ceremony held in Oyo State; videos from the event subsequently…

The Kwara State Government has commenced the training for frontline health supervisors across its 193 wards as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes at the grassroots level. The training, organised by the Kwara State…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State fired the chairman of the state Traditional Rulers Council and then reversed it in less than a week, triggering widespread criticism and questions about decision-making within the administration. Two separate letters signed by…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed June 30, 2026, for ruling on an application by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him.…

The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, has urged lawmakers to be united and committed to advancing good governance as the House commenced its Fourth Session. Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary, Mr Guwor said members must remain focused…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s extractive sector have raised concerns over the human and environmental consequences of methane emissions and gas flaring in the Niger Delta, warning that the country’s ambition to expand gas production could come at a heavy cost if…

Federal Polytechnic Orogun in Delta State has joined the “A Million Tree Project,” a climate action initiative led by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) and its partners, as campaigners intensify efforts to promote environmental sustainability and combat the effects…

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi and his wife, actress Temi Otedola, have revealed that they consulted nine doctors in different countries while preparing for the arrival of their first child. The couple made this known during a recent episode…

A civil society organisation, Policy Alert, has called on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to amend key provisions of the proposed fiscal responsibility bill, warning that some sections could weaken legislative oversight, limit public accountability and concentrate excessive…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused sections of the Nigerian media of creating a false impression that the country is overwhelmed by insecurity, insisting that security challenges, though real, do not…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and later re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as “baseless,” “unsubstantiated”, and contrary to commercial logic. The refinery’s management’s response comes amid growing public debate…

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying he does not personally see the level of hunger often highlighted in public discourse. Speaking on Arise Television…

The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served as financial conduits for the West Africa franchise of Islamic State of Iraq…