The result hands the 81-year-old Museveni the decisive victory he sought to bolster his political position as speculation mounts about his eventual succession.

The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on being conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State.

By Kingsley Omonobi Calabar — The Nigerian Army has recorded a significant milestone in efforts to enhance peace, security, and stability within its 13 Brigade Area of Responsibility following the voluntary surrender of militants under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme in Akpabuyo Local Government Area. The development was confirmed on Saturday by Major […]

Unidentified gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting a Chinese expatriate, the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed.

Mr. Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest the chairmanship election in Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the August 2026 council polls in Ebonyi State.

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent’s two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal.

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has described the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki as a forthright and principled politician whose “yes was yes and whose no was no,” saying Nigeria has lost a lawmaker of rare integrity and great potential.

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the umbrella body of the 36 state governors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) to advance a people-centred justice agenda across the federation.

Reflecting on the 2023 general election, Joseph disclosed that he stepped down his ambition at the time to support Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the interest of national unity.

•‘Why people give more information to B/Haram than to Federal Government’ •Says whoever does not want state police is a coward By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Brigadier General Godwin Alabi-Isama (retired) was one of the  top players in the military during the Nigerian Civil War, also known as Biafra War. Alabi-Isama served as chief of staff to […]

Of the 11 candidates standing, right-wing populist André Ventura, Social Democrat António José Seguro, and conservative João Cotrim de Figueiredo have the best chances of reaching the run-off.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has explained that it disconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board due to the agency’s failure to settle electricity bills accumulated over more than one year. AEDC disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Head of Brand Marketing […]

The U.S. military on Saturday said it had killed “an experienced terrorist leader” in Syria who was linked to the December attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. interpreter.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has described Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win as a product of collective effort after his penalty saves sealed victory over Egypt.

 •Says politicians use abductors during elections By Kennedy Mbele Katsina State government has come under scrutiny over  plans to release about 70  detained persons suspected of involvement in banditry. The move is being presented as  part of efforts to consolidate an ongoing peace deal with alleged repentant bandits operating across several local government areas of the state.  Government […]