El-Rufai: Kaduna Coalition urges due process, dialogue on governance issues
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A group under the aegis of the Coalition of Kaduna Stakeholders Forum has called for calm, due process, and constructive engagement over issues arising from the tenure of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, the coalition’s convener, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad, said matters […]
Take action against insecurity, Afenifere tells S-West govs, monarchs
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 […]
NPA unveils simplified export channels
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 […]
Tinubu to visit Adamawa on Monday
The commissioner said that Tinubu’s visit would mark the inauguration of several infrastructural projects executed by the Fintiri-led administration.
FCT poll: I’ll support only candidates who support Tinubu – Wike
Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday night, during Sen. Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday, a celebration of six decades of scholarship, leadership, service and meaningful impact.
1,000 Lagos police officers undergo Sanwo-Olu’s free health intervention
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has expanded its ongoing healthcare outreach programme to officers of the Nigeria Police Force, with an initial target of 1,000 policemen as part of efforts to boost their wellbeing. Recall that the initiative, which previously provided same healthcare services to 10,000 professional commercial drivers across the state during […]
8 times FIFA ruled over player ineligibility and the outcome
International football’s governing body, FIFA, enforces strict eligibility rules for players in World Cup qualifying matches.
Nine kidnapped Benue worshippers freed, police arrest four, recover AK-47
The victims, who were taken away by armed men a week ago during a midnight prayer session, were released on Saturday evening after sustained pressure mounted by security agencies.
US Embassy, Consulate in Nigeria to close Monday for Presidents’ Day
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
SERAP sues CBN over alleged missing N3trn
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “over the failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the missing or diverted N3 trillion of public funds, including the over N629 billion paid to ‘unknown beneficiaries’ as part of the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme.”
God, not man, made you governor, Lokpobiri tells Diri
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State marked the sixth anniversary of his administration on Saturday with a thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene.
