2027: ‘We reject political imposition in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency’
The alleged attempts by a council linked to the traditional institution in Ado-Ekiti to impose an “underperforming House of Representatives member” on Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a third term are deeply troubling and unacceptable. It goes against the principles of fairness, equity, and democracy, according to a group. A press release by the leader of […]
I’ve not defected to APC – Bala Mohammed
Mohammed spoke at the Government House, Bauchi, when questioned by journalists after swearing in some newly appointed permanent secretaries in the state.
Soludo sacks all political appointees
The government also directed all first-term cabinet members to meet with the governor on March 23 at 10 a.m. at the Anambra State Executive Council Chambers.
NEMA delivers medical supplies, relief materials to Maiduguri blasts victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical consumables and assorted medications to support the treatment of persons injured in the recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach UCL quarters
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate.
Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Friday as Shawwal 1, urges prayers
According to the statement, no credible reports were received from any part of the country confirming the sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan.
Borno terror attacks: No cause justifies killing innocent people – Shettima
The Vice President also restated the Federal Government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that those behind recent attacks in the country will be decisively confronted.
Iran suffers new blow as Israel kills intel chief
News of Khatib’s death came the day after Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was confirmed killed in an Israeli strike.
Hezbollah condemns ‘cowardly’ killing of Iranian security chief Larijani
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah condemned Wednesday Israel’s killing of Iranian national seucrity chief Ali Larijani, calling it “cowardly”.
Mobile Court convicts 17 traffic offenders in Ogun
No fewer than 17 traffic offenders were on Wednesday convicted by a Mobile Court sitting in Ogere, Ogun State, as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) intensified enforcement against traffic violations along major routes.
Ekiti PDP rejects Wike-backed congress, affirms Odeyemi as chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has rejected the outcome of a parallel state congress allegedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as unconstitutional and not binding on the party’s recognised leadership.
Shettima, NEMA DG visit Maiduguri bomb blast victims
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday visited victims of the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
NANS protest in Osun over poor power supply
Students under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) staged a protest in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, demanding an end to the country’s worsening electricity supply.
‘Murderers’ must pay for killing Iran’s Larijani -Khamenei
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Wednesday in a written message that the killers of security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike, “will have to pay for it”.
Nigeria’s current account surplus drops 26% to $14.04bn in 2025
Nigeria’s current account surplus fell by 26 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $14.04 billion in 2025, down from $19.03 billion in 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed in its 2025 Balance of Payments (BoP) report.
Anambra Local Govt renames Limca Road after Emeka Anyaoku
Authorities of Idemili North Local Government Area in Anambra State have renamed the prominent Limca Road, which links Nkpor Junction with Zik’s Mausoleum at St. Charles Boromew Roundabout, after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
