The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the umbrella body of the 36 state governors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) to advance a people-centred justice agenda across the federation.

Reflecting on the 2023 general election, Joseph disclosed that he stepped down his ambition at the time to support Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the interest of national unity.

•‘Why people give more information to B/Haram than to Federal Government’ •Says whoever does not want state police is a coward By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Brigadier General Godwin Alabi-Isama (retired) was one of the  top players in the military during the Nigerian Civil War, also known as Biafra War. Alabi-Isama served as chief of staff to […]

Of the 11 candidates standing, right-wing populist André Ventura, Social Democrat António José Seguro, and conservative João Cotrim de Figueiredo have the best chances of reaching the run-off.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has explained that it disconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board due to the agency’s failure to settle electricity bills accumulated over more than one year. AEDC disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Head of Brand Marketing […]

The U.S. military on Saturday said it had killed “an experienced terrorist leader” in Syria who was linked to the December attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. interpreter.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has described Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win as a product of collective effort after his penalty saves sealed victory over Egypt.

 •Says politicians use abductors during elections By Kennedy Mbele Katsina State government has come under scrutiny over  plans to release about 70  detained persons suspected of involvement in banditry. The move is being presented as  part of efforts to consolidate an ongoing peace deal with alleged repentant bandits operating across several local government areas of the state.  Government […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reasserted his authority as the state’s chief executive, vowing to ensure peace and stability.

In recent months, several northern Nigerian states particularly – Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto – have embarked on a controversial experiment: Negotiating peace deals with armed bandit groups that have terrorized rural communities for years. These agreements, aimed at halting kidnappings, violent raids, and mass displacement, mark a significant shift from the state’s traditional reliance on military […]