By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted sensitive electoral materials ahead of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election and several senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for June 20, 2026. The exercise was carried out between June 15 and 16, 2026, at the request of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), […]

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his opposition to the reported choice of former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, as running mate to ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 […]

Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed why marriage is currently not part of her plans despite repeated questions from family members about her future.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Stanley Ujilibo, has told an Ilorin High Court that former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, did not directly receive any part of the alleged N5.78 billion State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) funds under investigation. Ujilibo, who testified on Wednesday as the […]

By Matthew Johnson Edo State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mr. Andrew Momodu, has said the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is positioning the state as a viable destination for investment in the oil and gas sector through policies aimed at driving growth, innovation and economic diversification. Momodu who spoke during a courtesy visit by […]

—673,446 voters, 4 parties to participate —-BVAS tested, backups ready– INEC By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20. The distribution, supervised by electoral officials, security agencies, and representatives of political parties, involved the […]

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence.

…Demands Return to Physical Sessions By Chinedu Adonu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nsukka and Obollo-Afor branches, has accused the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Afojulu Raymond Ozoemena, of neglecting the concerns of lawyers, litigants, and court workers in Enugu North Senatorial District over prolonged virtual court hearings. The association said High Court judges […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-West. Military authorities said the operations were part of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks in the region. According to […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, and a Professor of History at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Akin Alao, have called for urgent security reforms and the speedy passage of the state police bill. They urged President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to fast-track the legislative process that […]

…Says Ndigbo Will Not Reward Failure in 2027 By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by three Igbo governors during an APC rally held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, […]

Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of actress Judy Austin, has clarified that the emotional moment that saw him break down during a recent podcast interview had nothing to do with his ex-wife.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has inaugurated a 12-member Task Force to facilitate the smooth take-off of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, describing the institution as a strategic investment in the future of the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Makurdi, Governor Alia said […]

According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.

The meeting, attended by senior officials from both organisations, focused on expanding pension coverage for transport workers through the PPP and on exploring financing models to support the acquisition of modern mass-transit vehicles across the country.