By Dayo Johnson, Akure The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile Idele, has declared that there is “no vacancy” in Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that women will play a decisive role in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Idele made the declaration in Akure […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on the South-South Development Commission has intensified consultations with key stakeholders on a proposed amendment to the South-South Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening the Commission’s funding framework to fast-track development across the South-South region. The committee resumed its public hearing on Wednesday, bringing […]

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Imole Campaign Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of a traditional chief and 84 other supporters of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who it alleged were arrested by the Nigeria Police ahead of the August 16 governorship election. The council made the demand on Wednesday after […]

Under a 2024 agreement between Canal+ International and the media regulator, the company must continue carrying the public channels free of charge for users in Burkina Faso.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the maiden Afikpo International Carnival, announcing plans to integrate the festival into Nigeria’s growing “Dirty December” tourism calendar as part of efforts to leverage culture for economic growth, job creation and national development. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to confront the nation’s painful historical experiences and draw lessons that will promote unity, inclusion and national development. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced the implementation of a fully electronic registration process for capital market operators as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s capital market and improve regulatory efficiency. The Commission, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the electronic registration (e-Registration) platform, deployed through its ePortal, […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected what it described as the “rules of engagement set by the ruling class”, insisting that those responsible for the country’s challenges should not determine the focus of public discourse. The office said the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death. The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in […]

A Nigerian, David Oyedeji Adediwura, has been identified as one of three people who lost their lives in a tragic road crash in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.