By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS: The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy could derail Nigeria’s economic recovery. Ahmed, in a statement, described the proposal by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as economically unsustainable and […]

Edafe said that the suspected operators of the warehouse fled on sighting the police.

— Urge Nigerians to shun ethnicity, religious bigotry By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for Nigerians to make deliberate efforts to build a stronger national identity that transcends ethnic, religious and cultural differences. Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and former Kano State Governor, Mallam […]

He described Hassan as more than an accomplished actor, saying his career had left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and society.

Hassan, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, was celebrated for his roles in Yoruba action and epic films such as Ogogo, Eegun Mogaji and Igbekun.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign. The Presidency described Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize […]

— As Fubara charges judges to consider effect of judgments on nation’s polity By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt With barely six months to the 2027 presidential election, former Liberian President George Opong Weah has urged legal practitioners to remain neutral in the administration of justice, describing an independent judiciary as crucial to safeguarding democracy. Weah, who […]

— Says death, destruction ravaging constituents By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, member of the House of Representatives representing Gada/Goronyo Federal Constituency, has condemned the wave of terrorist attacks, killings, abductions and the devastating Goronyo boat disaster, saying the growing loss of innocent lives demands urgent and decisive action from government. Gorau […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Newly appointed Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will continue to honour his electioneering promises, assuring Nigerians the campaign ahead of 2027 would be built on the same credibility. The former Zamfara State governor and ex-Chairman of […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 men, women and children abducted by armed kidnappers while travelling in commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, reportedly Fulani travellers, were kidnapped on August 19, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. after armed men intercepted their vehicles […]