President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met separately with Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State at the State House, Abuja. The meetings were held behind closed doors at the president’s office. Mr Makinde arrived shortly…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned non-citizens against participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country. The warning was issued on Thursday in Bauchi by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Umar Ibrahim, during…

The Kolo Chiefdom in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday marked 25 years of traditional leadership and cultural heritage with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration and Koro Day 2026 in Kubacha, the headquarters of the chiefdom. The…

The family of the late Samuel Obi in Achi Community, Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State, has returned to Mr Obi’s widow, Ukamaka, the N1.6 million it withdrew from her late husband’s bank account. The News Agency of Nigeria…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that thousands of residents of the ancient city are being threatened by flooding, especially during the rainy season. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration on Thursday,…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring his comfort in the opposition party despite a growing wave of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress. “No, I’m comfortable in the…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says exporters in Imo State generated $1,244,095 in export proceeds in 2025. The Imo Coordinator of the council, Anthony Ajuruchi, disclosed this during a follow-up engagement with cocoa farmers in the state on Thursday…

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has explored cutting-edge technologies to strengthen the Nigerian Navy fleet. The CNS attended the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), held in Qatar,…

The Nigeria Customs Service has moved to debunk a misleading recruitment update circulating online, stressing that only information from its official social media platforms is valid and urging applicants not to fall for fake messages. In a statement shared via…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. In a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu confirmed the posting of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta State Sector Command, has urged passengers to speak up against reckless driving as part of efforts to reduce road accidents in the state. Sector Commander Mrs Joyce Alexander made the call on Thursday while…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun said in a statement on Thursday. The Ogun State governor announced the development, which is…

Ahead of the 2027 general polls, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has made it clear that no district will have a candidate forced on it by his administration. The governor made this known at the recent flag-off ceremony of the…

US President Donald Trump headed home from Davos on Thursday after unveiling his new “Board of Peace” and once again casting himself as a global peacemaker, despite widespread scepticism over a plan that aims to rewrite the world order. Trump…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 735 suspected cases of dengue fever across five states between January and November 2025, with two confirmed deaths recorded nationwide. According to the agency’s dengue fever situation report for…