The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA has organized a special outreach programme for widows of fallen security personnel and vulnerable families as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. The outreach brought together widows of personnel…

President Bola Tinubu secured 450,517 votes in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election in Gombe State, defeating his co-contestant, Stanley Osifo, who polled zero votes. Governor Muhammadu Yahaya described the outcome as a clear indication of the state’s unwavering…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has affirmed a former senator, Halliru Jika, as its candidate for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election, resolving earlier internal party tensions through consensus. The party’s electoral committee for the primaries, chaired by a retired…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria said it is already addressing the blackout in parts of Abuja, including the Presidential Villa and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.  A statement by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson, on Saturday, said the outage was due to…

Celtic won the Scottish Cup with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline on Saturday, sealing the double seven days after their dramatic title triumph. Martin O’Neill’s side swept into a two-goal lead before half-time thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and…

In order to eradicate fraud in the country, the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has admitted the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) and the Council for the Regulation…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Cotonou to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office…

The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has urged aggrieved aspirants in the party’s primary elections in Doma South State constituency to accept the outcome and try again in future contests. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Augustine Ogaba, said…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced Kale Kawu as the consensus governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State. Mr Saraki disclosed this in a statement on Friday after what he described as extensive consultations with…

Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals allegedly linked to an AI-driven romance scam network operating from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi as part of an investigation that originated from a cocaine trafficking case. The arrests were carried out during…

President Bola Tinubu has emerged victorious in the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress held in Kabo Ward, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State. The exercise took place on Saturday at the APC secretariat in the ward,…

In a major political comeback that reshapes the contest for the Bauchi State Government House in 2027, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar has clinched the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Abubakar, who served as governor from 2015…

Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has said there is no rift within the All Progressives Congress in the state, insisting the party is speaking with one voice to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Amosum made the claims while addressing…

The Oyo State Government has commenced payment of compensation to property owners affected by the ongoing expansion and asphaltic reconstruction of the Ojoo/Akinyele road in Ibadan. The government said the exercise was part of efforts to balance infrastructure development with…

Some journalists returning to Lagos from a health reporting workshop organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) were among dozens of passengers stranded for several hours on Thursday following prolonged flight delays and logistical problems involving United…