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Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation of the killing of a teacher and mother of five by a mob in Kaduna State, on Sunday. The teacher, identified as Ummulkhairi, was lynched in Mararaban…
All is set for the The African Democratic Congress (ADC) to begin the final collation of results of its presidential primaries held across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The final collation of results, scheduled to begin…
Ahead of the Sallah celebration on Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) carried out precision strikes on identified terrorist hideouts and support structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State. The coordinated attacks destroyed key terrorist facilities…
State governments and security agencies have announced a raft of measures aimed at ensuring security as the nation marks the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The measures, including the protection of national assets and vulnerable locations, come amid ongoing security challenges and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed 6 July for judgement in the forfeiture case involving 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his family members and associates. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Onor, an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike was the 2023 Cross…
The Mayor of Umuahia South Local Government Area, Philip Enwereuzo, says his administration has intensified collaboration with security agencies to fight drug abuse and insecurity in the area. He revealed that the local council has launched new youth empowerment programs…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has joined Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to reject the yet-to-be announced results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise. In a statement posted on his…
Former Permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Peers International, DPI, Dr. Mrs Ibukun Odusote, has called for collective efforts towards promoting environmental sustainability, responsible plastic use, cleaner communities, and youth-driven solutions to plastic…
Many houses and farmlands located in flood-prone communities of Ogidi in the Idemili North Local Government Area and Ifite-Awka in Awka South LGA of Anambra State have been submerged by flood following persistent rainfall in the communities. Our correspondent, who…
A former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for 20 June to fill vacant legislative seats in six states. Similarly, Simon Eze,…
The Kano State government has inaugurated an 11-member special taskforce committee to address the growing problem of illegal structures and building violations across the state. The committee was established to identify, review and take action against buildings constructed without approval…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Nigerians against relying on unverified home remedies for Ebola Virus Disease, stressing that substances such as bitter kola, salt water, herbs, and seasoning cubes cannot prevent or cure the deadly…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary descended into acrimony on Tuesday as a contestant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, boycotted the official announcement of results, claiming the process was marred by widespread vote rigging and irregularities. Mr Hayatu-Deen announced his decision via…
Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two injured persons following a bandit attack on Lusuru village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred after armed men attacked the community in…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false a social media report claiming the recent killing of former Provost Marshal, Major General Hassan Ahmed, and the abduction of his wife near Abuja. The Army said the report being circulated online was…
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