The Kano State Hisbah Board has warned members of the public against paying money to anyone for inclusion in the state’s forthcoming mass wedding programme.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, civil society organisation Yiaga Africa has urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to prioritise peace and work towards ensuring a credible and violence-free electoral process. The organisation expressed concern over growing anxiety among residents and observers, with fears that the […]

…Seeks justice, compensation for victims By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Abia State Government to immediately release the report of its investigation into the alleged human rights violations involving the Chikadibia family, warning that continued silence could erode public confidence in the government’s […]

ABUJA — Businesswoman and founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, Aisha Achimugu, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of persecution, intimidation and abuse of process, alleging that the agency’s actions have endangered her life, damaged her reputation and crippled her business interests. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Achimugu said […]

Nigeria’s latest population estimate is based on projections, as the country’s last national population census was conducted in 2006, when its population was officially recorded at 140.4 million.