Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State was formally admitted into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, ending weeks of speculation of his defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The governor’s former political godfather and leader of the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have intensified operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, reassuring commuters of improved safety on major roads. The…

A student, Nathan Gideon, from Kuyanbana, Kwassam Local Government Area of Kaduna State, tells GRACE EDEMA how his brother and nine others were kidnapped by bandits, who refused to release them despite collecting N30m ransom Where and when was your…

Tragedy struck on Friday as an 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the Bayelsa deputy Governor’s burial was involved in a crash along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road. News of the accident filtered in soon after it occurred, with…

High Chief Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich, widely known as Egberipapa, a leading Niger Delta freedom fighter and political activist, welcomed Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and other top…

Chief Executive Officer of Jirade Global Diadem Limited, Mojirade Bepo, shares her experience of starting a snacks manufacturing brand with BIODUN BUSARI, disclosing the inspiration and lessons attached to her decision What was your academic background like? I grew up…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says enrolment in public primary and secondary schools in the state has increased by more than 100 per cent, from about 117,000 to over 300,000 within one year. Mr Otti disclosed this during his…

The Bauchi State Economic Council has approved monthly stipends for imams and pastors across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed chaired the council meeting on Friday, with senior officials from the state’s finance and revenue sectors in attendance. Briefing journalists after…

The Osun State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested four people, including an imam, over the death of a worshipper, Najeem Hammed. Sources said Hammed, who allegedly attempted to attack the imam of Ummu Hanni Adigun Memorial Central…

A compliance officer with Access Bank Plc, Olomotane Egoro, on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that inflows from Kogi State local governments were deposited into multiple private bank accounts. The seventh prosecution witness, who began his testimony…

Residents of several communities in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have fled their homes amid reports that armed bandits have moved into the area and established camps, sparking widespread fear. Zagazola Makama reports that by about 11:30 am…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace failure as a tool for nation-building, saying societies progress when citizens are willing to learn from setbacks rather than constantly condemn their country. According to…

The Supreme Court on Thursday brought to a close a 29 years long dispute by dismissing an appeal challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, on a jurisdictional issue and nullifying a N1.4 billion compensation award against…

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has announced that his government will take over the running of Onitsha Main Market. The governor had last Monday visited the market and also announced a one week closure over the continued…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the entertainment industry as a major driver of creativity, employment, and economic growth, noting its expanding influence both locally and globally. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Theatre Arts and…