A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has intensified consultations with key stakeholders to strengthen unity, discipline, and leadership within the party ahead of forthcoming elections.

Police in northern Cross River State have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Chononso Nwibo, 26, and Richard Innocent, 24, for allegedly abducting a teenager over the weekend.

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, on the country’s eligibility protest against DR Congo.

Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended security agencies for rescuing nine Catholic worshippers from St. John Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon Community in Ado Local Government Area.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at Maitama has ordered the service of Form 48 on two Lebanese, allegedly involved in land grabbing in Abuja. Justice Hamza Mu’azu made the order following an exparte motion marked: M/645/2026, which detailed how the defendants, Fadi Alloush and Savi, allegedly flouted […]

Unrelenting gang of terrorists, ten in number, stormed on Sunday morning the ancient town of Kakafu in Patigi local government area of Kwara state, and abducted  four residents in a fresh attack.

In order to strengthen voluntary blood donation, VCare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) and the Nigerian Red Cross

Tensions escalated on Friday as a coalition of Niger Delta groups publicly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged comments suggesting a breach of national security. According to the coalition, El-Rufai allegedly revealed during a national television interview that an individual tapped […]

A fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Kano has destroyed properties worth over N5 billion, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving seven persons missing.

The academy, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya said the letter did not originate from the NDA and should be disregarded.

The agency said “Olashupo is presently serving a five-year jail term at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Lagos, after NDLEA arrested him in 2025.

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday declared that the Nigerian Army represents the very identity of Nigeria, describing it as a living symbol of the nation’s unity in diversity. Musa made the declaration at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of the 2025 training […]

By Dapo Akinrefon  The USA chapter of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has urged Governors and traditional rulers in the Southwest states to intensify efforts toward addressing the worsening insecurity confronting the region.  Afenifere’s North America President, Dr. Durojaiye Akindutire, in a statement, expressed concern over the rising incidents of kidnapping, banditry, and targeted killings […]

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has urged traders and investors to leverage new export channels to reposition Nigeria globally. Marking the 2026 NPA Special Day on Saturday, Dantsoho said the authority introduced simplified processes to dismantle long-standing bureaucratic bottlenecks hindering export participation. He explained the reforms aimed to […]

The commissioner said that Tinubu’s visit would mark the inauguration of several infrastructural projects executed by the Fintiri-led administration.