Portugal has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure that has been widely criticised as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils.

The Imole Campaign Council has dismissed reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a customary engagement following the conclusion of the state’s off-cycle election.

Families and concerned citizens of Borno State have called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to urgently mobilise all available security and intelligence resources to rescue children and other residents who have remained in captivity for 100 days.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his mission ahead of the 2027 general election is to make opposition figures, including opposition presidential candidates, Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, uncomfortable by increasing their blood pressure.

Nigerians have continued to make their mark outside the country in fields ranging from law and literature to academia and social media.

*As OADC, Analytics Intelligence deal, media’s Big Tech battle fuel push for homegrown AI By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria’s dream of achieving artificial intelligence AI sovereignty may have received an unexpected boost from Anambra State, where the state’s ICT Agency has begun deploying a locally trained AI system to automate government operations and explore new ways […]

Says Aiyedatiwa remains his benefactor By Dayo Johnson Akure   The All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial Candidate for Ondo South Senatorial District, Dr. Isaacs Kekemeke, has dismissed reports of a rift between himself and governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the claims as the handiwork of political opponents. Kekemeke, a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, who addressed […]

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the withdrawal of charges against two young Nigerians arraigned for alleged cybercrime and peddling malicious information against the commission, after the father of one of them pleaded for mercy.

The Ministry of Steel Development, yesterday, signed an agreement to revive the full operationalisation of the Delta Steel Company, now known as Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML), in Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State.

By Adeola Badru The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has warned that the Southwest may face worsening food insecurity as escalating kidnappings, killings and attacks on farmers continue to drive agricultural workers off their farms. The organisation said the growing insecurity was not only threatening lives and property but also discouraging agricultural investment, reducing food production, […]

By Ozioruva Aliu Nine months after Governor Monday Okpebholo set up a six man committee headed by Sen Adams Oshiomhole to investigate the controversies that have trailed the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), the committee has recommended that the facility should be given to the palace of the Oba of Benin to manage because […]

By Henry Obetta The Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has accused the Ondo State Government of allowing political manoeuvring to overshadow governance, urging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus more on security, healthcare, education, water supply, workers’ welfare and infrastructure. The group, in its August State of the State Address signed by its Chairman, Ayodeji Ologun, said […]

…”It’s not true”, Essien The Executive Committee of the NFF headed by Ibrahim Gusau has been reportedly handed a 24-hour ultimatum to resign following accusation of maladministration, misappropriation and misjudgment. The order was said to have been given by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and it followed serious concerns by Nigerians over the administration of […]

The U.S. Mission Nigeria has spotlighted Nigerian-American entrepreneur George Azih for his contribution to financial technology and innovation in the United States.

Mavin Records founder Michael Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has publicly acknowledged the influence of singer Ayra Starr, stating that she has significantly impacted his life and career.