Tinubu meets APC Governors at Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, involving members of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), commenced shortly before 4pm on Thursday, following a separate session of the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. […]
Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, directs immediate rescue
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the armed forces, the police, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to immediately begin a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State.
Full list: 2026 Headies Awards nominees revealed
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Canada, with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars featuring prominently among the nominees.
US to revoke visas of Nigerians, other foreigners who seek asylum after entering as visitors
The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States.
Obi disagrees with Atiku on fuel subsidy removal
P/Harcourt -The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, has disagreed with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his proposed return of fuel subsidy if elected in 2027.
Domestic petrol supply falls 20.6%, imports rise in July — NMDPRA
Average daily petrol supply from domestic refineries fell by 20.6 per cent to 25.8 million litres in July 2026, from 32.5 million litres per day recorded in June, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has shown.
Poco Lee to appear in London court September – Community leader
Popular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence.
Kebbi bandit attack: Police honour 10 fallen officers, vow relentless pursuit of criminals
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed that the Nigeria Police Force will not relent in its fight against banditry and other violent crimes following the killing of 10 officers of the Special Intervention Squad in an encounter with suspected bandits in Kebbi State. Disu made the […]
Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ buried in Ilaro amid tears, tributes
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ILARO — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was buried in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites, a day […]
Video: Ogogo’s remains arrive Ilaro as actors Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko attend burial
The remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have arrived in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, for his burial.
SGF mum as fake agency boss fires back
Embattled National Coordinator and Executive Director of the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office, an agency which existence is now under investigation, Nwabueze Buchi George, has dismissed growing public scrutiny of his organisation, telling critics that only their own lack of awareness could explain why they were just discovering a programme that had existed for 16 years.
