A rift has opened in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State as former Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami, rejected the adoption of Jamilu Gwamna as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Mr Gwamna’s adoption was…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to conduct themselves in ways that reflect positively on the country, warning that their actions abroad will shape Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Shettima gave the…

Nigerians are increasingly turning to Google’s search and artificial intelligence tools to acquire creative and professional skills, highlighting a broader shift towards digital self-improvement in Africa’s most populous nation. New data from Google shows a sharp rise in interest in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders committee, representing local government areas and wards in the Kano North Senatorial District, has endorsed the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, for reelection. ​In a similar move, the committee for the Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal…

A joint taskforce on illegal mining and environmental protection at the weekend arrested seven individuals for allegedly engaging in unlawful tree felling in Suntai Forest in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, led by Superintendent of Police…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged residents of Ekiti communities sharing borders with Kwara, Osun and Kogi states to be extra vigilant and work with the government to thwart the influx of criminals into the state through the forests…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Videos from the event on Sunday showed both opposition…

The Nigerian Army has announced that its Sector 2 troops, part of Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully neutralised 9 terrorists, including 2 key figures, and seized 4 AK-47 rifles and 9 motorcycles during a series of operations conducted from May 1…

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that “very positive discussions” were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the crisis, but nevertheless added that the United States will soon start escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Earlier,…

The Labour Party (LP) has fixed its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for N50 million. It also pegged those of the governorship at N25 million, senatorial N10 million, House of Representatives N5 million, and House of Assembly N3…

The Niger State chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to secure the release of a kidnapped doctor, warning of a total shutdown of health…

Residents of Ekpoma in Edo State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a businessman, Justice Oshioke, hours before his child’s dedication. Oshioke, said to be the Chief Executive Officer of a popular fast-food outlet, Principle Takeout, was…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has adopted candidates for all seats to be contested for in the 2027 General Election. Jamilu Gwamna, a former managing director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), is the party’s pick for…

The Federal Government says no Nigerian was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during recent anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a report shared…

Plateau State Governor,  Caleb  Mutfwang, has emphasised the critical role of faith-based institutions in promoting communication for development and addressing the growing social and moral challenges confronting young people across the state. The Governor made the call during a Sunday…