Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has on Monday, expressed sadness over the demise of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa. Brambaifa, a former representative of Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 5th National Assembly, died on Saturday at an Abuja hospital, at the…

Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has denied a viral report claiming that he said the United States targeted him in an attack on Nigerian soil. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Gumi described the report as completely…

The Presidency has debunked reports claiming that a photograph of President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame taken in Paris, France, was generated using artificial intelligence. In a statement issued on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju,…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, Governor Makinde relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike…

The political crisis rocking Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State intensified on Monday as Governor Bassey Otu moved to swear in Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung as the new Executive Chairman of the council. Egbung, who has been acting…

Former Man United striker, Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior for the Chelsea manager’s job, describing the Strasbourg head coach as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with and insisting he deserves the opportunity to take charge…

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has officially released the schedule for the Direct Short Service Commission, DSSC, 34 enlistment interviews for candidates who successfully made the shortlist. The announcement, made on Sunday via the Air Force’s official X account, signals…

A total of 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday. “As a result of the criminal attack carried out by…

The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of public and private schools in the state from Monday, 5 January, except in areas currently under special security surveillance. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the…

The Northern States Governors Forum has condemned the deadly bandit attack on a market in Niger State and expressed deep sorrow over a separate boat accident in Yobe State that claimed several lives. In a statement issued on behalf of…

A financial scandal has rocked CIG Motors Co. Ltd following the termination of the appointment of its Executive Director, Jubril Arogundade, over allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of authority. The company confirmed that the matter has been formally referred…

The Nigerian government has withdrawn the cyberbullying and criminal defamation charges it brought against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan last year. The government preferred the charges against her last year before separate courts, following her remarks publicly accusing Senate President…

Pope Leo XIV has said the welfare of Venezuelans should take precedence over all other interests, following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro in a US-led operation. Speaking after his Angelus prayer at St Peter’s Square on Sunday, the first…

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has criticised Nigerian judges for freeing individuals accused of looting billions of naira meant for arms procurement, saying such judicial decisions are undermining the fight against terrorism and banditry in the country. Falana…