The Federal Road Safety Corps in Katsina State has confirmed the death of nine persons and injuries to 17 others in a fatal road accident involving a commercial bus and a trailer along the Kankia-Katsina Road. Shamsudeen Babajo, the Sector…

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has hailed the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA, Shehu Mohammed Tasiu, and his team for transforming the naval base through several developmental and welfare projects. Vice Admiral Abbas, represented…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that Nigeria’s difficult period of economic reforms is over. He said the sacrifices of Nigerians of the past three years have yielded a more stable economy and that the country is now positioned as…

The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has said it arrested a 63-year-old man allegedly involved in drug trafficking and recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis. The police identified the suspect as Asuquo Etim, a resident…

Following the rising cost of foodstuffs, rams, and other essential items in the market ahead of tomorrow’s Sallah celebration, Muslim faithful across Kaduna and its environs have vowed that nothing would stop them from observing their religious obligation come May 26, 2026.…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 56,000 personnel across the country to ensure adequate security during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Corps said the deployment was aimed at protecting lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure…

Fresh concerns have emerged over insecurity in parts of Kwara State after four residents reportedly escaped from kidnappers operating from forests linking Isin, Ekiti and Ifelodun local government areas. Jacob Ayanda, vice president of Isanlu Isin Development Association, described a…

The National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 56,000 personnel across the federation to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Babawale Afolabi, Assistant Commandant of Corps and National Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC, National…

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Tuesday that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television. “What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time…

Disputes over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State have triggered a wave of defections from the party, with two serving senators, Shehu Buba (Bauchi South) and Samaila Dahuwa (Bauchi North), crossing over to the Peoples Redemption…

Armed men suspected to be political thugs on Monday reportedly attacked Ogundipe Olukayode, the spokesperson for the Lagos State House of Assembly, popularly known as Omojomolo. Olukayode, who contested and was said to have won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has revealed that more people in Nigeria die from malaria complications than road accidents across the country. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, stated this while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Monday ahead…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former senator Emmanuel Bwacha as its sole governorship candidate in Taraba State. The affirmation took place on Monday in Jalingo at a meeting supervised by the party’s State Working Committee and officials of…

Thousands of travellers heading to northern Nigeria for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations have remained stranded for hours along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway following a severe gridlock that has persisted since Monday. The congestion, which affected both private and commercial vehicles, was blamed…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the state secretariat complex, which is undergoing massive reconstruction, will be ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. The governor stated this on Monday after a tour of the multiple…