Father’s Day: Mrs Soludo hails husband as exceptional father
The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has described her husband, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as an exceptional and devoted father who continues to serve as a source of inspiration to their family.
Maku rejects Nasarawa North bye-election, demands cancellation over irregularities
Maku alleged that the Returning Officer for the election failed to address the issues of fraud and manipulation raised by agents of the Labour Party.
Obasanjo, Dabiri-Erewa, RMD, others shape dialogue at Afretrade festival
By Juliet Ebirim Conversations around entrepreneurship, culture and Africa’s place in the global economy shaped discussions at the Afretrade Entrepreneur’s Festival, which drew public figures, business leaders and diaspora stakeholders to Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from June 17 to 19, 2026. Among those who participated in the three-day gathering were former President […]
Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” as peace talks started in Switzerland.
Fathers play vital role in shaping future of their children – First Lady
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged fathers to continue their essential role in shaping the next generation. Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration, said fathers play critical role in the character and shaping the future of their children. Her […]
Fulani Group urges Tinubu, Makinde to call Sunday Igboho to order
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group’s reaction followed reports […]
NBA backs Special Courts for kidnapping, banditry cases
The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sagbama Branch, Barr. Ogheneochuko Sampson, has endorsed calls for the establishment of special courts to fast-track the prosecution of kidnapping and banditry cases across the country.
APC’s Asogwa wins Enugu North Senatorial by-election
…Opposition Cries Foul By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State. The declaration came amid allegations of electoral irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which […]
Buratai’s security warnings vindicated by recent events — Ex-Army Director
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A former Director of Army Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Hassan Abdullahi, has said recent security developments across the country have vindicated the long-held position of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), that Nigeria’s insecurity cannot be resolved through military action alone. In an analysis titled […]
Kebbi: APC’s Rabiu Aiki wins Zuru Assembly by-election
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Garba Aiki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Announcing the result at the collation centre, the Returning Officer and Collation Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the […]
Full List: APC sweeps Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi by-elections as PDP holds Rivers seat
The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded sweeping victories across four states in Saturday’s by-elections, winning key senatorial, House of Representatives and state assembly seats in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed […]
