Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday criticised one his predecessors, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, for withdrawing support from him ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Mr Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in office, accused Mr Oyinlola of repeatedly working against…

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber and recovered a locally-made pistol. The command said the arrest followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen in Obollo Etiti in the Udenu Local Government Area…

A former worker of the Anglican Diocese of Jos and two security operatives (names withheld) are helping the police over an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of the incumbent and immediate-past bishops, the diocese has revealed in a statement.…

The lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, has said he backed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reelection in Saturday’s governorship poll due to the solid foundation for more development that his administration has laid for the…

US President Donald Trump’s trip from Turkey last month involved an elaborate ruse to evade a potential Iranian assassination threat. Mr Trump, on his trip from Turkey, secretly swapped planes, switching from Air Force One, which the White House said…

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday. Otu expressed confidence that Yilwatda’s leadership would position the ruling party for greater electoral success ahead…

Lenders Consult International says it will deepen its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, backing a strategic conference aimed at improving the management of electoral security. The company’s Managing Director and…

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has commenced the replacement of stolen manhole covers with durable concrete covers at strategic locations across Ibadan, in a move aimed at safeguarding lives and preventing avoidable accidents. The intervention, carried out on…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine more people kidnapped along the Ajaokuta-Itobe road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Nigerian Army said in a post on its official social media handle that the victims were…

Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, NCA, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has said President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were not elected by Muslims alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by…

Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi has issued death threat to members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. He made the threat in a viral video that has heightened concerns over escalating political…

A 12-year-old girl has suffered severe burns and permanent deformity to her index finger after she was allegedly punished by a family she was staying with over an accusation that she stole ₦500. The incident was disclosed by a doctor…

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, has questioned claims that former military Head of State, Sani Abacha, died during a sexual encounter, describing the account as unsupported by evidence. Mr Etete, who served in the Abacha regime and said…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has promised to deploy the instrument of office to make Ekiti a major hub for cultural tourism and the creative economy that will transform the lives of the productive population in Nigeria and Africa.…

Katsina United Football Club has confirmed the death of newly signed defender Chinedu Ozor after he suffered a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly on Tuesday. The club said Ozor was involved in its friendly against Niger Tornadoes FC when…