The Chairman of Hong Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Inuwa Usman Wa’aganda, has alerted authorities to the lingering attacks by insurgents on communities in the area. Hong has in the last one year become the most affected local government…

The Labour Party on Sunday dismissed allegations of fraud and political sabotage levelled against it by a disqualified presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, who is demanding a refund of the N150 million paid to the party for his 2027 presidential nomination…

A new quality-of-life survey has identified Kano, despite low-income levels, as the best place for raising a family in Nigeria. It beat wealthier locations, such as Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers. The report, released by SBM Intelligence, ranked Kano first among…

Kaduna State pilgrims have been advised to intensify their prayers in order to reap the immense benefits of worshipping in Makkah, even though Hajj officially ended last Saturday. A member of the Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, gave the…

French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s  Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into the…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed a major shake-up to Nigeria’s squad ahead of next month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with several key players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, set to miss the…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is too strong and resilient to be intimidated by insurgents. She stated this on Saturday during a meeting with members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti. The First Lady…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity now poses a threat to international peace and security. In a statement…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie stands on the brink of another landmark achievement in her rapidly growing career as Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to face Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. For…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands to Lagos. This was made known in statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of…

Akwa Ibom State Government says it is ready to enter into partnership with potential investors or organisations that will collaborate with it to turn its environmental challenges into a profitable and sustainable waste-to-wealth economy. The state governor, Umo Eno, announced…

Amid legal uncertainty surrounding the election timetable provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), several political parties have concluded their presidential primaries and candidates have emerged ahead of the commission’s 30 May deadline. Earlier this month, a Federal High Court…

Amid the speculations that the relationship between Governor Umo Eno and his predecessor cum political godfather, Mr Udom Emmanuel has deteriorated, Gov Eno has told peddlers that he would never join anyone to say anything against Emmanuel. In his third…

Operatives of Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba. The spokesperson of the state police command,…

Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday met with families of the kidnapped pupils and staff members kidnapped in Orire area of Oyo State, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release. The meeting, held at Ahoro-Esiele…