By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has called on the Federal Government to include religious affiliation in Nigeria’s next national census to establish credible data on the country’s religious demographics. Hayab said the absence of official statistics on the religious composition of the population had […]

South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has assured Nigerians that the country remains safe for tourism, business and other forms of travel.

…Aiyedatiwa aide lashes Ondo elders, Minister …Akeredolu’s aide tackles Aiyedatiwa By Dayo Johnson, Akure Another crisis has erupted within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over who should lead mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The camp of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and that of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi […]

At least 18 people were killed in the city of Pereira alone, Mayor Mauricio Salazar told Caracol Radio, adding “the situation is critical.”

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has said he has never demanded or collected a bribe throughout his career, attributing his uncompromising stance on corruption to the moral upbringing he received from his late father. Ojajuni stated this while speaking at the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that President Bola Tinubu explains the disturbing questions reportedly raised by The Economist over about $20 billion worth of projects linked to his long-time associate, Gilbert Chagoury. Atiku in a statement on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on […]

By Adeola Badru The Methodist Church Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to take more decisive measures to tackle worsening insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, corruption and declining living standards, warning that increased government revenues and allocations have yet to translate into meaningful improvements in the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. The church also threw its […]

…As Nigeria hosts 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has disclosed plans by his administration to more than double the livestock sector’s current $32 billion annual contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Tinubu spoke on Monday at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture […]

According to Spanish media reports, Torres, scorer of the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has agreed to join PSG and his former national team coach Luis Enrique.

A ten day programme has been unveiled to mark the 5th coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III with the theme “Global Homecoming – Celebrating Our Cultural Renaissance, unity and transformational progress”

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama Oji, has assumed office with a promise to deepen community engagement and build greater public trust in policing across the state. Ama Oji, who made the pledge during his maiden press briefing at the state police headquarters in Awka, […]

— Sets up data team to monitor projects in LGAs By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Government has defended the approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare of Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area, insisting that it did not violate any subsisting court order. The Commissioner for […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Host communities of Oando Energy Resources Limited in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas of Delta State on Monday protested the alleged non-payment of their three per cent Operating Expenses (OPEX) Development Funds for 2024, 2025 and 2026. The communities — Okpai, Beneku and Umusadege — staged separate […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned political parties and government institutions against using state machinery to manipulate Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, insisting that no candidate should gain an unfair advantage because of access to governmental structures. The council said whoever emerges must do so through the freely […]

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not become a political godfather who dictates the affairs of government or interferes in the administration of his successor after leaving office in 2027. Makinde said leadership should be about service to the people rather than the exercise of political […]