Under-50s fit for president, not 100-year-olds –Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African nations to promote younger leaders, arguing that those between the ages of 25 and 50 are better equipped to handle the physical and mental demands of modern governance.
Nigeria must outgrow executive overreach, deliberate disregard for rule of law — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, condemned what he described as an illegal attempt to arrest him at Abuja airport upon his return from Cairo.
2027: Ogun youths declare for Tinubu, back Abiodun’s senatorial bid
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Thousands of youths in Ogun State have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, pledging sustained mobilisation across the state to ensure his victory at the polls. The youths also threw their weight behind Governor Dapo Abiodun’s aspiration to represent Ogun East Senatorial District, describing his administration […]
Rivers Community on fire as suspected herders kill youth leader, injure others
The residents of Iguruta Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest over the killing of one of their youth leaders, Nchelem Samuel Festus, by suspected herders.
VIDEO: ‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow
The young woman said, “What happened in Makoko is deeply heartbreaking. We no longer have a place to sit or sleep, as we are left with nowhere to go. Our homes and belongings were completely demolished.”
Rivers community in turmoil as suspected herders kill youth leader
Tension gripped Igwuruta Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State after suspected herders killed a youth leader and injured others, sparking protests and security measures.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chooses 13-yr-old daughter as heir
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday.
Benue: Kidnappers demand N100m for abducted church worshippers
“That is the situation we have found ourselves in now. We are working hard to raise the money. We are soliciting assistance from friends and relatives to raise the funds,” he said.
APC Think-Tank to review Tinubu’s three-year performance
The policy think-tank of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), The Progressives Institute (TPI), has announced plans to conduct a three-year performance review of President Bola Tinubu, saying it is time to critically assess the gains of the administration’s multi-sectoral reforms.
Judge sets Feb 2027 date for Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A federal judge in Florida on Thursday set a February 2027 trial date for US President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, set patrol vehicle ablaze in Niger State
A deadly attack by illegal miners in Zuzungi village, near Kataeregi in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State, left one officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) dead and a patrol vehicle destroyed on Thursday.
2026 climate outlook: NiMet predicts longer rainy season in Lagos, Ogun, others
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast an early onset of rains in several southern and North-Central states.
Abdulrahman-led PDP leadership appears before Appeal Court over convention challenge
The Court of Appeal in Abuja is currently hearing appeals challenging the legality of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025—a ruling that could determine the validity of the party’s current national leadership.
NSITF charts 2026 growth, unveils new branches
Top management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) converged in Abuja for the annual Management Performance Review (MPR) on Thursday, to assess the past year’s achievements and set bold targets for the future.
VIDEO: 2Baba, Natasha dedicate first child in church ceremony
The ceremony comes about three months after the couple welcomed their first child together in November 2025.
FCT bus terminals awaiting FEC approval to begin operations – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the operations and management of the terminals is approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Wike gave the assurance after […]
