The United Nations has disowned Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew over his alleged appointment to a position within the UN Youth Office, declaring that he has no appointment, employment or affiliation with the organisation. The UN Youth Office also stated that Adeyemi was never authorised to represent the office or the United Nations in any capacity. […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has explained his role in the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, saying he facilitated the process through engagements with the Federal Government. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Arise, who served in the National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, said he initiated […]

The movement specifically accused some individuals of engaging in impersonation and attempting to destabilise the party in Enugu State.

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that the state is burdened with N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as misleading and inaccurate. Addressing journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Sarah Adi, said critics of the administration had failed to distinguish […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A man reportedly on his way to church was shot dead by suspected gunmen at Fann community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, causing panic in the community. A resident, Erica Dung, who confirmed the […]

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kebbi State has dismissed reports that it has endorsed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kebbi State PDP Chairman, Usman Bello Suru, in a statement on Sunday, said the party remained united and had not […]

Wahab said the state government would sustain intelligence-led operations against individuals whose activities threaten public safety and disrupt movement across the state.

One of the protesters, Saliu Mohammed, claimed that suspected bandits recently abducted 15 residents of the community.

…Nabs Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport with 98 cocaine wraps By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has foiled attempts by suspected drug trafficking syndicates to export 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in 25 phone chargers to Saudi Arabia through a courier company in Lagos. The agency also intercepted another […]

By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, described John Cardinal Onaiyekan as the “Desmond Tutu of Nigeria.” George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, also urged Onaiyekan not to be distracted by criticisms from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his comments […]

The fiance of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, has claimed that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Some of the world’s biggest churches are distinguished not only by their congregations but also by the enormous auditoriums built to accommodate thousands of worshippers in a single service.

…Says stolen Osun PVCs cannot be used to vote By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election. The Commission disclosed this in a […]

As the governorship election in Osun State is set to hold this weekend, farmers under the aegis of All Farmers of Nigeria, AFAN, endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election, describing him as farmer-friendly.

He said the election presented another opportunity for INEC to prove its independence and ability to conduct credible elections in Nigeria.