Umahi noted that the Iddo Bridge suffered a fire outbreak because of illegal occupants.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised alarm over worsening traffic congestion on Nigeria’s major highways, blaming poorly positioned security checkpoints for creating unnecessary gridlocks and endangering public safety.

Manchester United’s problems mounted as the managerless Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms trailing his political choices, insisting that politics is driven by interests, power and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions.

Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru, Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has challenged former governors and opposition leaders in the state to stop invoking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s name in their political attacks, urging them instead to present the scorecard of their own past achievements.

The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening economic and social hardship, noting that ordinary citizens bear the brunt of suffering while political leaders remain insulated from the nation’s struggles.

Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, for reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

…Calls for Unity Among Stakeholders By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Abeokuta—Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has called on the people of Ijebu and Remo Divisions to unite behind the ongoing push for the creation of a new state from the old Ijebu Province. Speaking during the BATOGD Movement […]

The proposed 2026 National Budget of N58.18 trillion, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu, allocates significant resources to defense (N5.41 trillion), infrastructure (N3.56 trillion), education (N3.52 trillion), and health (N2.48 trillion), reflecting a focus on consolidation, economic stability, and improved living standards under the “Renewed Hope Agenda.”

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Sokoto State—Grief and fear gripped Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area, after suspected Lakurawa gunmen attacked the weekly market, killing two currency exchange (BDX) operators and fleeing with large sums of money. The attack, which occurred late last week, has left families devastated and traders in the area […]

The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N1.9 billion from its N3.2 trillion total 2026 budget on office equipment, vehicles, maintenance, and generator fueling, according to details of the 2026 Appropriation Bill uploaded on the Budget Office website.

Popular skit maker and streamer, Carter Efe, has disclosed that he separated from his baby mama, Emmanuella, more than a year ago.

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents to remain calm amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, initiated by the State House of Assembly. The governor made the appeal during a church service marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at […]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has justified the political movement to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South East as well as the decision of the South East to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue in office till 2031.

Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured Nigerians that despite the country facing multiple security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, “we shall overcome them.”