Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the 2027 election would be smoother for him than previous outings. He declared that he is not afraid of the 2027 polls, as his administration’s achievements since taking charge of Abia State…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has emphasised the need for accountability across the three tiers of government, describing it as a critical requirement for sustainable national development. According to a statement issued by the…

An indigenous oil company operating in the Niger Delta, Moni Pulo Limited, has handed over a health centre, classroom blocks, water facilities, and other community projects to its host communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The…

The Presidency has disclosed that the United States, US, airstrikes in Sokoto State targeted the ISIS and Lakurawa terrorist groups. One of President Bola Tinubu’s spokesmen, Daniel Bwala, said the Islamic State militants came from the Sahel to work with…

Winners in their opening matches, Nigeria and Tunisia will clash in their second Group C fixture at the Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fes on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT/9pm WAT). Both sides are aiming…

Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent country, warning that the move violates international law and undermines Somalia’s sovereignty. The sharp rebuke came a day after Israel became the…

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, corruption and moral decline to a failure of collective responsibility by citizens and leaders at all levels of society. Abdul-Hameed made the assertion while…

Sadio Mane scored a second-half equaliser as Senegal came from behind to draw 1-1 with DR Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match in Tangier on Friday. Cedric Bakambu put DR Congo ahead in the 60th…

Nigeria and Tunisia renew one of Africa’s most enduring football rivalries on Saturday night as both sides battle for supremacy in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles enter…

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Saturday presented a brand new car to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, presented the car keys…

The Enugu State Police Command on Saturday recovered a cut-to-size single-barrelled gun from a fleeing male suspect at a public gathering in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday said he and his supporters stood firm and voted President Bola Tinubu when it was tough. Wike noted that those that are now supporting Tinubu were nowhere to…

The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi, has called on the Federal and Kwara State governments to support the annual Ijakadi Festival with a view to securing UNESCO cultural heritage recognition, saying the historic event has the potential to boost…

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has raised concerns over the United States military strikes on alleged ISIS enclaves in Sokoto State, calling on the Nigerian government to clarify the circumstances surrounding the operation and reaffirm the country’s sovereignty. In…

A former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to extend its joint military operations with the United States against terrorist hideouts to the North-East, citing the continued presence of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West…