The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Lau Local Government Council of Taraba State has called on farmers and herders to prioritise peace and mutual respect as the 2026 rainy season begins, warning that renewed agricultural activities could heighten tensions…

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the commencement of his planned three-nation trip to Sunday, instead of Saturday as earlier announced. The development was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his official X (formerly…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Governor Mohammed announced his exit from the PDP on Saturday following a meeting with his state’s political stakeholders. The…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has revoked the licences of several underperforming Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators and restructured waste collection routes in areas experiencing increased waste generation across the state. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this…

Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in…

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has established a specialised Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, in all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory as part of fresh efforts to tackle rising insecurity across the country.…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the people of Badagry to sustain and protect the legacy of the late Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I. The governor made the appeal on Saturday during a…

The member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing protracted internal crises, legal disputes, leadership uncertainty and what he described…

The Osun State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged assassination attempt on Adebayo Adeleke, aka B-Red, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The police described the report as false, unverified, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among members of…

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday lauded the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for sustaining the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba race, as the royal father installed the wife of former Ogun State Governor, Olufunsho Amosun,…

Several powerful figures have joined the governorship race in Yobe State, challenging the candidate adopted by a group within the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Yobe South senator, Ibrahim Bomai, rejected Mr Wali’s adoption, describing it…

A transport operator in Ebonyi State, UDISAM Mass Transit Company, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and other security agencies over alleged advance fee fraud, criminal intimidation, and threats to life…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, reiterated his pledge to continue to support culture and tourism as means of enhancing its economic value chain in the state. The governor made this pledge in his speech during the World Egungun…

The Anglican Church in Anambra State has suspended a priest, Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of Saint Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, over allegation of performing fake miracles. Mr Maduka’s parish is under…

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” stating that his detention is linked to an ongoing investigation involving alleged breaches of military social media regulations…