The Finance Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday conducted a public hearing on a proposed bill aimed at harmonising taxes and stopping the collection of levies by unions and other unauthorised bodies across Lagos State. The proposed legislation,…

How did you meet your wife? I first noticed my wife, Aderonke, during a singles programme at Goodnews Baptist Church and admired her calm, respectful personality. We later grew closer through church activities and mutual friends. Was it love at…

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), a campaign organisation for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election, has accused the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of sponsoring coordinated attacks on campaign materials belonging to the Accord Party across parts…

The Nigerian Army said its troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with other security agencies, while on an intelligence-led patrol mission to Imezi Owa community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on May 6, 2026, foiled…

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, and counsel to one of its graduates, Shekoni Oluwagbemisola, have traded words over the institution’s alleged failure to comply with a Federal High Court judgment ordering the restoration of her academic grade from “Pass”…

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), one of Nigeria’s leading election monitoring organisations, has condemned alleged comments by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, warning that statements capable of inciting violence ahead of the 2027 general elections pose…

Over 35 million candidates have written examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council, NECO, in the last 25 years, according to the Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi. Wushishi disclosed this at the Council’s 25th anniversary gala and awards…

Former federal lawmaker, Dr Dele Ogunsiji and other All Progressives Congress stakeholders in the Imeko-Afon Local Government have thrown their weight behind the emergence of Jamiu Ogundele, the coordinator of the City Boy Movement in the local government, as the…

Some high-profile politicians and entrepreneurs in Ebonyi State have resigned their membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The resignations of the politicians happened shortly after Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, convened a final stakeholders meeting which produced…

A suspected fighter linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion in Gwoza Local Government Area. Security sources said the man surrendered around 12:35 pm on May 7 while soldiers were…

Junta-run Niger on Friday suspended some 10 media organisations from former colonial ruler France, saying they threatened public order. A statement read on state TV listed France 24, RFI, France Afrique Media, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune…

Twenty state governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have passed a vote of no confidence in Hope Uzodimma, the Imo State governor and chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), accusing him of financial impropriety and loss of confidence…

A Kano-based legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, demanding an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into allegations surrounding the disappearance and alleged killing of missing activist, Abubakar Idris. Hikima…

The Founder of the Doctors On Call Health Support Initiative, Adejobi Adeloye, has announced plans to train 10,000 Nigerians in emergency response, telehealth coordination, and healthcare support services as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen emergency medical intervention and…

A prosecution witness revealed at the FCT High Court in Abuja on Friday that he prepared the documents for the purchase of one of the properties linked to former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Economic and Financial Crimes…