By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Leaders of thought in Ila-Orangun, headquarters of Ila Local Government Area in Osun State, have called on the All Progressives Congress to restore the Osun Central senatorial ticket to Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, in line with what they described as an earlier understanding with the party leadership. Senator Fadeyi lost the party’s […]

Addressing the people at the Igbonna area, Comrade Kola Ibrahim said the protest was inspired by the increasing insecurity in the country.

The enforcement exercise, which follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, is aimed at preventing criminals from exploiting vehicle anonymity to perpetrate crimes and evade detection.

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey has endured decades of trials, stressing that despite challenges, Nigerians have consistently shown resilience and an unbreakable spirit.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council. Other members of the governing council include Igwe Dr. Chris Oranu Chidume, Prof. O. J. Ogbuagu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, and […]

President Bola Tinubu says  the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria’s insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains critical to national development. Tinubu stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. The president said his administration had pursued financial autonomy for the country’s 774 local government councils to […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Chairman of the State Chairmen Forum of the Social Democratic Party, Lagos State chapter, Femi Olaniyi Ferrari, has called for credible elections, people-centred governance and national unity as Nigeria marks the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. In a message commemorating the June 12 anniversary in Abuja, Ferrari described the June […]

President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as one of the architects of modern democratic Nigeria. Speaking on the decision, Tinubu said Yar’Adua was being recognised for his vision of national partnership and his enduring […]

By Dickson Omobola Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek a permanent solution. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, said Africa, as a continent, must recognise the need to do more to protect […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared responsibility in the ongoing task of nation-building, declaring that while earlier generations secured independence and democracy, the current generation must now focus on delivering prosperity. Speaking on the significance of June 12 in the country’s democratic journey, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of […]

“We have moved from training with our allies, the United States, France and other European countries, to precision targetting.

The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles.

…celebrate her birthday By Progress Godfrey Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima (NUFTS) has extended warm felicitations to former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, on the occasion of her birthday, commemorated on June 12. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Mr. Abdul Agbadi, on Friday, the group described […]

Live Again Foundation has concluded plans to draw attention to workplace trauma and emotional well-being, covering burnout, leadership fatigue and the pressures many women silently carry. The foundation, set to mark five years of impact with its first-ever major conference, will bring together women from across different backgrounds for a day of healing conversations, leadership […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, Fatima Shinkafi, yesterday, expressed optimism that the launched Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment, EMERGE, Programme, will facilitate rapid growth of the nation’s solid minerals sector. Speaking during the launch of EMERGE by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, […]