The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Kamfani Auyo, and six other party officials over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Bashir Kundu, disclosed this in a statement made…

Five suspects, including a dismissed police officer, have been remanded by a Delta State High Court over the killing of singer Oghenemine Mene Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, following a fatal shooting in Effurun, Delta State, on 26 April.…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received his Benin Republic counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, in his Lagos residence. In a post on his official X handle, Tinubu’s media, Bayo Onanuga said the Benin Republic President “came on a private visit.” In a…

Anthony Joshua said Monday he would not celebrate that a deal has finally been struck for a heavyweight clash with rival Tyson Fury until after he wins. “I’m not pleased because the pleasure really comes after victory,” said Joshua. “Signing…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite withdrawal of services over the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted during an attack on schools in…

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, wants the Federal Government to provide Natural Disaster Funds to the state to mitigate the impact of disasters on the people. He made the appeal when he received members of the Revenue Mobilisation,…

The National Democratic Party on Monday announced Ada Fredrick as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The NDP National Publicity Secretary, Dr Emeka Wachuku, at a news conference in Abuja, expressed confidence that the party and its candidate…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers on the Ayegunle-Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The passengers were rescued during an operation conducted by the troops in the early hours…

Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of the Warri Federal Constituency have staged a peaceful protest over the delay in the implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The community…

Recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa have brought renewed attention to a disease that many people associate with fear and uncertainty. Ebola is a serious viral illness spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of…

The Ghanaian government has warned its citizens against travelling to South Africa due to rising xenophobic violence against African immigrants. This is the latest in Ghana’s effort to protect its citizens following the repatriation of about 300 Ghanaians last week,…

The Lagos State Government has shut down 827 construction sites across the state within the past year as part of ongoing efforts to curb building collapses and enforce compliance with construction and safety regulations. The government said the enforcement campaign…

The Kogi State Police Command has successfully conducted a comprehensive training programme on weapon handling and marksmanship for a total of five hundred and sixty-five (565) constables. This command was part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, professionalism, and…

A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has ruled out challenging the outcome of the party’s 25 May presidential primary in court. Mr Hayatu-Deen, however, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities and procedural…

How Strategic Investments, Fiscal Reforms, Industrial Expansion and Bold Infrastructure Projects Propelled Ogun State to Become Nigeria’s Second Best-Performing State and One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Economies By Kayode Akinmade  When the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), released by Phillips…