President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a full state pardon to environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other members of the Ogoni Nine, decades after their execution...
The Katsina State Government has suspended Aminu Usman, chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Dutsinma, over what it described as a...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stirring address to the Nigerian people at a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, June 12,...
Governor Otu Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy, Calls for Active Citizen Participation Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reiterated his steadfast commitment to democratic principles...
TECNO Strengthens Bond with African Football, Becomes Official Global Partner for AFCON 2025 & 2027 Innovative AI-powered technology brand TECNO has officially deepened its partnership with...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has fired back at Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo, following Okonkwo’s derogatory remarks labeling him a “political transgender.” Okonkwo, during a...
An Air India flight with over 240 people on board has crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, located in western India, according to...
Social commentator Reno Omokri has firmly denied being a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), clarifying that he remains a committed member of the...
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy—particularly inclusion, justice, and accountability. He pledged to continue steering a...
A protest has erupted in the Federal Capital Territory as citizens rally against the growing hardship and insecurity across the country. Earlier, security agencies had deployed...
The National Leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called on Nigeria’s leaders and citizens to revisit the foundational ideals of federalism...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, defending fundamental human rights, and ensuring inclusive democratic participation for...
As Nigeria marks 32 years since the June 12, 1993 presidential election—widely hailed as the freest and fairest in its history—the nation is once again reflecting...
A US- and Israeli-supported humanitarian organization operating in Gaza has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of launching a deadly assault on its aid workers, resulting...
Governor Alex Otti has urged residents of Abia State to safeguard public infrastructure and ensure government facilities are not vandalised. The governor made this call on...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to keep mounting pressure on critics of President Bola Tinubu, claiming his goal is...
Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,...
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that Segun Sowunmi, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in Ogun State,...
Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has declared that he harbours no fear of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Omokri made the...
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that only one or two individuals in the emerging coalition to unseat President...
The Lagos State Police Command has reached a consensus with 15 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) regarding the conduct of the planned protests scheduled for Wednesday, June...
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has issued a stern warning to criminal gangs, declaring that his administration will not tolerate any form of criminal activity within...
A former President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has urged the embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to avoid politicising the...
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched a major compliance enforcement campaign across Lagos State, targeting hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the...
Private school proprietors under the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED) on Wednesday called on Nigeria to adopt education models that integrate African traditions with modern...
On the eve of the World Day Against Child Labour, a new report released Wednesday by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s...
Ambassadors from the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada have jointly urged the Nigerian government to reform the 2015 Cybercrimes Act, cautioning that its...
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu extended an open invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress...
In this piece, Bright Okuta presents a satirical reimagining of a Democracy Day speech. With sharp wit and biting humour, he explores pressing issues such as...
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced plans to transition the Nigerian Civil Service to a fully paperless system by December 31, 2025. This was disclosed by...
The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not deliver a nationwide broadcast to mark Democracy Day this year. Instead, the President will address...
Check below for the black market exchange rate of the US Dollar to Naira for Wednesday, 11th June 2025. These are the rates you can expect...
Panic gripped commuters and residents on Wednesday after a petrol tanker went up in flames along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, directly in front of the NASFAT Prayer...
The Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has taken a major leap in advancing research capacity with the acquisition of 79 high-tech science and research equipment valued...
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Education Trust Fund (ETF), Prof. Caleb Igbalajobi, has passed away. The respected professor of Special Education, who hailed from Efon...
Be innovative, but remain grounded. Get to work immediately with dedication and purpose. You have been chosen to serve the people of Kaduna State because you...
Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo has addressed the backlash that followed her public announcement about the end of her marriage. According to reports, what many initially believed...
A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu, has harshly criticized Nigeria’s leadership, accusing them of inflicting hardship on the populace and displaying a...
Roberto Martinez reserved high praise for left-back Nuno Mendes, hailing him as an exceptional talent. “For me, Nuno Mendes is the best left-back I’ve ever seen,”...
Publisher and politician Chief Dele Momodu has challenged the democratic credentials of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of sowing...
The management of Air Peace has condemned the “unruly and disruptive behavior” of a well-known Nigerian politician following a commotion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport...
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Kaduna South Senatorial District, has strongly denied a media report linking his wife, Mrs. Abigail Katung, to a money laundering...
He further observed that tomato prices were relatively stable before the Sallah celebrations, attributing the recent spike to increased transportation costs. Before the Sallah festivities, a...
President Bola Tinubu has called on the international community to urgently ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and boost funding for blue economy initiatives...
Posters featuring renowned Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, have appeared in large numbers across the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, ahead of the 2027 general...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the proposed coalition aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027 is doomed...
The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate responsible for hijacking numerous WhatsApp accounts—many belonging to high-profile individuals—with the aim of defrauding their contacts....
The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has announced the postponement of the Adire Carnival and Exhibition initially slated for Friday, June...