The Abia State Government’s partnership with MTN Nigeria has achieved 77 per cent voice and data coverage across the state through newly deployed telecommunications sites, the Abia Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said. Speaking on Monday while briefing journalists on…

Farmers and residents of Ajogbo Akia Community in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the state government to urgently provide relief to families whose farmlands and agricultural plantations were allegedly destroyed by landgrabbers and impostors.…

A former State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Otoabasi Udo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of neglecting longstanding supporters despite their sacrifices and contributions to his political career. Mr Udo, a lawyer…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed condolences to the Orbih family on the death of their son, Daniel Orbih, who was the Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement on Tuesday by his…

At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a statement on Monday, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice,…

The Lagos State Parking Authority has commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across its operational zones in the state, warning defaulters of substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has endorsed a proposal by some opposition politicians in the country to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027…

The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two of its members, Saaba Issa Gideon and Olusola Odetundun, vacant following their defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. The lawmakers represent Edu and…

The Nigerian military says the planned withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria does not signal a breakdown of bilateral security cooperation between both countries. Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, spoke on Tuesday while responding to questions…

The Nigeria Football Federation has denied reports that world football governing body, FIFA, demanded clarification over alleged government interference in the affairs of the federation. The NFF, in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, described a purported…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the planned drawdown of more than 200 US personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, a major general, gave the assurance on Tuesday…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mourned the death of the Peoples Democratic Party National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, describing him as a true friend and committed political ally. Orbih died on Monday, August…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the military conducted 7,062 security operations across the country in July and August, neutralising 1,487 terrorists and insurgents and rescuing 777 kidnapped victims. The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Samaila Uba, a Major General,…

Britain’s former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced Tuesday he would quit parliament to focus on “international affairs”. In a statement on social media, Starmer said it…

The Kogi State Government has commended security forces for rescuing 21 people abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday,…