The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has declared his readiness to die for Nigeria, stating that genuine leadership demands the ultimate sacrifice in the face of the country’s worsening security crisis. The former Anambra State…

Nigeria’s top Muslim and Catholic leaders have expressed deep concern over the country’s security situation, jointly urging the federal government to take urgent steps to curb persistent killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes. The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of…

The Pentagon is set to restore the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, it said on Tuesday, reversing a 2018 decision. The renaming will not change the command’s area of responsibility, which stretches from the…

A court in Katsina has sentenced a woman to death by hanging after convicting her of terrorism-related offences involving the transportation of 438 rounds of ammunition allegedly destined for a suspected bandit commander operating in North-west Nigeria. Hauwa’u Mukhtar was…

The Abia State Government has commenced the enforcement of its new centralised transport system in Umuahia, with the phased relocation of transport operators to the Nnenna Otti Bus Terminal, Umuahia. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made this known at…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that his administration will continue to provide the necessary camp infrastructure to ensure a safe and conducive environment for corps members posted to the state. Mr Otti spoke at Monday’s swearing-in ceremony…

Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the 2026 Fight Gist Media Boxing Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the National Institute for Sports Conference Hall,…

Some residents of Awka, Anambra State, have expressed concern over the “outrageous” increase in cooking gas prices and have appealed for urgent government intervention. The residents shared their views in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday…

Gunmen, on Monday, attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State, killing three security operatives in a late-night assault that triggered panic within and around the facility. The attackers were said to have…

The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening telemedicine services to improve access to quality healthcare across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, stated this during an interactive session with doctors overseeing the telemedicine services on…

President Bola Tinubu has warned criminal elements across the country that they will have no hiding place, following the killing of a notorious bandit leader in Kogi State by Nigerian troops. The President gave the warning on Tuesday while commending…

All passengers who sustained injuries from the 8 June train accident on the Warri-Itakpe route have all been treated and discharged. Also, all the equipment involved in the accident has been recovered. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian…

As the world commemorates the International Albinism Awareness Day 2026, members of the Albinism Association and Persons with Albinism in Anambra State, have called on advocates, development partners, government agencies, and well-meaning Nigerians to help in promoting the rights, dignity,…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday received a major political boost ahead of the 15 August governorship election as supporters of former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Iyiola Omisore, announced their defection to the Accord and…

The leadership of the Abis State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria. PASAN, has dismissed the ultimatum issued by the NLC over staff posting at the Abia State House of Assembly, saying the NLC was not authorized to…