…says party will shock critics beyond imagination By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains strong, united and ready to surprise its critics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde spoke at the PDP South-West Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, […]

TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Rescue Team, while on routine nocturnal surveillance and incident monitoring, professionally extricated the trapped victim and immediately transferred him to personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who conveyed him to the General Hospital, Ikeja, where he was pronounced dead.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says opposition coalition moves against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election will soon collapse.

Trump appeared to shoot back later Thursday on his Truth Social platform, withdrawing an invitation for Canada to join the “Board of Peace” — his self-styled billion-dollar body for resolving global conflict.

“We are concerned about recent reports that gunmen kidnapped more than 170 Christians in Kaduna State on January 18. The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely.”

As “the father of a five-year-old” himself, Vance acknowledged he was stunned by news of the child’s predicament at first.

HFM, one of the leading global online trading brands, concluded a three-day Strategic Training on Digital Trading and Forex-Related Financial Crime Investigation for senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), held from 12th to 14th January 2026 in Lagos. The training was designed to build capacity and strengthen the knowledge and investigative skills of […]

Former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, likening its style of governance to a “cartel behaviour.” Nwajiuba, while speaking on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of presiding over gross incompetence and consolidating political power to corner national resources.  “Who removes […]

According to Fayose, President Tinubu told the governor that he was willing to listen to him only on official matters concerning Oyo State.

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially took effect on Thursday, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to pull out of the global health body.

As the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, with a 14% share of the global smartphone market in Q3 2025 (Omdia), Xiaomi is widely recognized for its smartphones, but has steadily evolved into a global consumer electronics giant. Today, the company delivers smartphones, electric vehicles, and home appliances across global markets, anchored by its “Human × Car […]

Vanguard also reports that former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Professor Joash Amupitan, to conduct credible, transparent and widely acceptable elections ahead of 2027.

The Federal Government has formally signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure through public-private partnerships.

The 16th Emir of Kano, His Eminence Muhammadu Sanusi II, has resumed academic activities as an undergraduate law student at North-West University, Kano.