Amazon Concert 4.0 will hold on April 11 at Freedom Park, Lagos, with this year’s edition themed around honouring the legacy of Onyeka Onwenu and spotlighting the contribution of female musicians. The event is being framed as a cultural tribute and a celebration of women whose voices, artistry and influence continue to shape Nigeria’s music […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed calls for the removal or resignation of its chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, over the commission’s decision to de-recognise the duo of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security in the state.

The Nigerian Navy has rescued a kidnap victim, Mr Benedict Eze, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, following sustained security operations by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny.

A legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, on Thursday called for a well-structured mechanism for state police to ensure effectiveness.

He was received by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside senior government officials and other dignitaries.

Iran has placed a stranglehold on the key shipping lane — threatening fuel supplies and roiling the global economy — in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that triggered the month-old Middle East war.

The FCT Police Command on Thursday night decried what it described as false and misleading publications on social media alleging serious security threats in communities in the Kuje Area Council.

The university accused critics of attempting to personalise institutional issues and portray them as leadership failure, describing such narratives as unfair and counterproductive.

Iran said its latest wave of attacks on Thursday had targeted the UAE, Bahrain and Israel after US-Israeli strikes hit the country’s two largest steel plants.

US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of strained relations and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has confirmed that three High Chiefs, including Chief Sharafadeen Alli, will not be present at their coronation ceremony originally scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026.

The Command also revealed that over 200 suspects had been arrested between January and April for various offences, alongside the recovery of arms and ammunition.

He vowed to end the cycle of killings in Plateau State, announcing a sweeping security response that includes the deployment of a 5,000-camera surveillance network across Jos.

The Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged African countries to prioritise prudent spending alongside revenue generation to achieve sustainable development.