The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, on Friday called for stronger adherence to party constitutions, deeper inter-party collaboration, and a revitalised opposition coalition, as he formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.

The presidency has said that Nigeria is not a poor country, urging a shift in national discourse from poverty narratives to addressing inequality and structural economic challenges.

Donald Trump’s war of words with Pope Leo has angered some American Catholics, a key voting bloc, who say the US president has gone too far in his criticism of the pontiff.

In an apparent move to enforce financial discipline in the media industry, the Federal Government has directed the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to enforce that payment for advertising services be made within 45 days.

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed attempts to portray the extradition of murder and drug trafficking suspect Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom as a tribal issue, insisting the matter is strictly about criminal justice and accountability.

The Ogun State Police Command has again summoned nine kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode over allegations of bribery and financial inducement linked to the selection of a new Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland.

Nigerian sports broadcaster, Temisan Okomi has died following a brief illness.

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has fixed May 4 for ruling in a trial-within-trial involving Henry Omoile, co-defendant with Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Alex Badeh Jr., has said the agency’s relocation to the Presidency is aimed at eliminating political interference and strengthening the integrity of accident investigations.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates who were unable to sit the 2026 UTME due to disruptions

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it has opened an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) raising fresh concerns over the security of sensitive public databases.

World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts eight matches including the final, local officials said Friday.

In a statement, the party said Tinubu’s comments reflected anxiety rather than confidence, citing worsening economic and security conditions across the country.

Pope Leo XIV on Friday warned that the AI boom could fuel “conflict, fear and violence” while on a trip to Cameroon marked by his ongoing spat with US President Donald Trump.