Otukpo Legislature petitions Benue Assembly over closure of Chamber by LG Chairman
..Legislative Chamber is being renovated – Chairman By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, Legislative Council has petitioned the Benue State House of Assembly over the alleged suspension of its legislative business by the Council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in the petition alleged that the Council […]
Governor Idris suspends Kebbi health commissioner
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, with immediate effect.
I make, sell pepper soup with stolen goats at my beer parlour – 56-yr-old suspect
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A 56-year-old beer parlour operator, Ayo Akinpelu, on Thursday told Amotekun operatives in Osun State that he sells goat pepper soup at his beer parlour with stolen goats. The suspect, who was arrested in Ipetu-Ijes,a said his beer parlour, which is located in Ondo town make huge sales from the proceeds […]
Investigate rising cases of missing children – Benue Assembly urges Police, DSS
The Benue State House of Assembly has urged the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Services (DSS) to conduct an investigation into the rising cases of missing children.
FCT to partner APSON to improve paediatric surgical care
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has pledged the FCT administration’s support for the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) to improve paediatric surgical services in the territory.
NUPENG accuses Dangote of breaching DSS-brokered pact, warns strike may be imminent
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the management of the Dangote Group of violating a peace agreement brokered at the Department of State Services (DSS) Headquarters on September 9, 2025, warning that a nationwide strike may be unavoidable.
PDP must go beyond words, defend Akpoti-Uduaghan in action — Abduljabbar Rufai
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, Abduljabbar Rufai, has urged the party to move beyond public statements and take concrete steps to ensure that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is allowed to resume her legislative duties.
ADC Crisis: Court orders Mark-led leadership to show cause Sep 15
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to appear before it on September 15 to show cause why the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should not be barred from recognising them.
FIFA U-turn allows Athletic Bilbao to sign Laporte
Athletic Bilbao will sign Aymeric Laporte after world football governing body FIFA changed their stance on Thursday.
Ned Nwoko calls for Igbo unity beyond Southeast
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has called on Igbos in the Southeast to embrace their kinsmen residing in other parts of the country, as part of efforts to strengthen the unity of Ndigbo.
‘If Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup, NFF board should be sacked’ — Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has called for the removal of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coastal Road: Umahi berates naysayers on false alarm
The minister of works, Senator David Umahi, has berated those claiming parts of the legacy coastal roads of the President Bola Tinubu-led government are damaged.
Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
Sheeran said he made his latest album “as a direct response to the darkest period of my life” and that he wanted to “create joy and technicolour”.
Labour condemns continued barring of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the continued barring of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from performing her constitutional duties, describing the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate as a direct assault on democracy and a dangerous slide towards fascism.
Ekiti guber election: Gov Oyebanji will break my 16-0 electoral record— Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described the submission of nomination form in Abuja yesterday, by the State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as a clear show of political strength, saying “The governor will not only break my record of 16 – 0, he will surpass it by winning all the 177 wards.” He said […]
2027: No court order removed Mark, Aregbesola from ADC leadership – Party
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting that a court order removed Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party, describing them as politically motivated fake news.
