By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former presidential candidate, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has faulted the claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered no support to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election, arguing that the President’s restraint helped create the conditions for the governor’s re-election. Imumolen said he was not claiming that […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidency has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has undermined opposition efforts to use the Osun governorship election as a launching pad for a broader coalition against the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 […]

— Seek election of market executive after police shooting By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA: Aggrieved traders at the popular Ogbogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have renewed calls for the removal of the market’s caretaker committee chairman, Mr Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and the conduct of an election to usher in a democratically elected executive. The demand […]

— As AMSG pushes for resource wealth, mineral value addition By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will chair its third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa in Manhattan, New York, United States, on September 21, 2026. The roundtable, themed “From Resources to Wealth: […]

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos JOS: At least two security operatives have reportedly been killed, while several others were injured during a renewed attack on communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers also reportedly carted away the firearms of the slain security personnel. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon […]

— Urges Tinubu, governors to ensure justice, fairness for all Nigerians By Golok Nanmwa JOS: Chairman of the Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has dismissed claims that he dislikes Christians, describing the allegations as “mere lies” and a misinterpretation of his recent remarks. The Islamic cleric came under criticism following comments […]

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS: The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy could derail Nigeria’s economic recovery. Ahmed, in a statement, described the proposal by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as economically unsustainable and […]

Edafe said that the suspected operators of the warehouse fled on sighting the police.

— Urge Nigerians to shun ethnicity, religious bigotry By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for Nigerians to make deliberate efforts to build a stronger national identity that transcends ethnic, religious and cultural differences. Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and former Kano State Governor, Mallam […]

He described Hassan as more than an accomplished actor, saying his career had left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and society.

Hassan, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, was celebrated for his roles in Yoruba action and epic films such as Ogogo, Eegun Mogaji and Igbekun.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign. The Presidency described Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize […]

— As Fubara charges judges to consider effect of judgments on nation’s polity By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt With barely six months to the 2027 presidential election, former Liberian President George Opong Weah has urged legal practitioners to remain neutral in the administration of justice, describing an independent judiciary as crucial to safeguarding democracy. Weah, who […]

— Says death, destruction ravaging constituents By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, member of the House of Representatives representing Gada/Goronyo Federal Constituency, has condemned the wave of terrorist attacks, killings, abductions and the devastating Goronyo boat disaster, saying the growing loss of innocent lives demands urgent and decisive action from government. Gorau […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Newly appointed Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will continue to honour his electioneering promises, assuring Nigerians the campaign ahead of 2027 would be built on the same credibility. The former Zamfara State governor and ex-Chairman of […]