The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has rejected calls from US lawmakers to end the practice of Sharia law in the country, describing the proposal as misinformed and an attempt to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty.

“Children, women, and old people were running,” Gander Khan, a 65-year-old returnee, told AFP in front of rows of tents at the Omari camp.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Jelili Kayode Amusan, has commended the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for what he described as remarkable developmental strides and unwavering commitment to the growth of the state. Amusan also congratulated Governor Abiodun on his recent appointment as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National […]

Alex Otti has expressed his gratitude to the Founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries and King of Ikwuorie Ohanku Autonomous Community, His Royal Majesty King Apostle Dr Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, for donating over 100 plots of land for the construction of the Ukwa East Specialist Hospital in Ndoki.

Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday taunted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the early morning defection of Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

The Forum of Presidents-General (PGs) of town unions in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State has reaffirmed its confidence in Governor Peter Mbah and Aninri Council Chairman, Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, amid recent protests against the council chairman.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Tehran had “already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they’re working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America”.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the larger interest of the people of the state as the driving factor.

The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has urged aspirants eyeing the 2027 Ogun State governorship race to anchor their campaigns on ideas and concrete development plans rather than identity politics and sentiments.

Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State, has matriculated 184 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

“We call on security agencies to intensify efforts in safeguarding lives and property in our communities. We also urge our people to be watchful and report any suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities,” the statement read.

As Afrobeats cements its place on the global stage, artists like AM VBYZ are redefining what it means to honour tradition while pushing creative boundaries.

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A civil society organisation, Congress of Progressive Youth, COPY, has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to engage renown audit firms, KPMG or PwC to review Sally Tibbot Limited’s finding on Osun staff audit rather than writing anti-graft agencies. Recalled that Sally Tibbot Limited was engaged by the Osun State Government […]

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns that the goals behind the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014 have not been achieved, and that the nation’s challenges have worsened since then.