June 12 Protest: Ohanaeze Secretary-General Advises Southeast to Refrain The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has declared that the South-East region will not participate in the planned nationwide protests scheduled to take place on June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued on Saturday, Isiguzoro warned that the region must not be […]
Kano Government Decries Millions in Revenue Lost Due to Durbar Cancellation The Kano State Government, via Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Tajo Usman, has expressed deep concern over the financial impact of the repeated cancellation of the popular Durbar festival tied to Sallah celebrations. During a modified Hawan Nassarawa homage ceremony at the […]
President Tinubu to Bestow National Honours on Distinguished Lawmakers on June 12 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will confer national honours on a select group of lawmakers during an upcoming state event scheduled for June 12, which also marks Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The ceremony aims to acknowledge and celebrate the public service contributions of these legislators. […]
Ondo PDP Accuses Governor Aiyedatiwa of Abandoning Akeredolu’s Projects The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of neglecting several key development projects initiated by his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Core Allegations: The PDP notes that over ₦35 billion was approved in July 2024 for asphalt surfacing on roads across four […]
“We’ll Guard This Vibrant Heritage,” Ogun Governor Vows at Ojude Oba Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting and elevating the annual Ojude Oba festival, describing it as a beacon of cultural identity and economic promise for the Ijebu people and beyond. Speaking during Friday’s final procession, Abiodun celebrated the […]
Police and NSCDC Clash Over Nasarawa Mining Site Operations Tensions have escalated between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over jurisdictional authority at a mining site in Nasarawa State. The dispute centers on enforcement actions taken against illegal mining activities in the region. The NSCDC, through its specialized […]
Governor Alia Accuses Politicians of Sponsoring Violence in Benue Communities Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has alleged that certain politicians, particularly those based in Abuja, are orchestrating the ongoing violence and banditry in the state’s Sankera axis, which includes Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo Local Government Areas. He emphasized that these attacks are perpetrated by local […]
Abia State Intensifies Flood Preparedness Measures Under Governor Otti’s Leadership In response to forecasts indicating potential flooding in 11 out of its 17 local government areas, Abia State, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has embarked on comprehensive measures to mitigate the anticipated disaster. The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigerian Meteorological […]
No Feud Between Alaafin and Ooni – Palace Clarifies Missed Visit The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has refuted speculations of a rift with the Ooni of Ife, stating that the missed visit to the Ooni’s palace was due to scheduling conflicts and not any form of animosity. A close palace aide, Prince Oladele […]
Afenifere Faction Calls for Tinubu’s Impeachment Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Project A faction of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called for the impeachment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing alleged constitutional breaches and conflicts of interest related to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The group expressed concerns over the awarding of the project’s contract to […]
Zamfara Government Urges Continued Prayers to Combat Banditry In a statewide broadcast on Friday, the Zamfara State Government called on residents to persist in their prayers for an end to banditry and insecurity plaguing the region. The appeal was made during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, emphasizing the importance of spiritual intervention alongside ongoing security efforts. The […]
Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu Calls for National Unity and Prayers for Troops President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and collective responsibility during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In his message, he emphasized the importance of praying for the nation’s troops, who are making extraordinary sacrifices to ensure the country’s security. “We must also […]
Gunmen Attack Agunechemba Security Facility in Anambra, Kill One Operative In the early hours of Thursday, June 5, unidentified gunmen launched a coordinated assault on the Agunechemba security facility in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack resulted in the death of one vigilante operative and left several others injured. Eyewitnesses […]
Kaduna Experiencing Improved Security, Says NDA Commandant Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has stated that Kaduna State has seen significant improvements in security over recent months. He emphasized that while progress has been made, continued efforts are necessary to achieve comprehensive safety across the state. During a courtesy […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Yahaya Bello Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity and Compassion Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to foster unity, compassion, and peaceful coexistence across the nation. In his Eid message, Bello emphasized the importance of collective prayers for the peace, unity, and stability of Nigeria. […]
Judiciary Workers’ Strike Halts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Defamation Arraignment The arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on defamation charges was on Tuesday stalled due to the ongoing nationwide strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), throwing another delay into a politically sensitive legal battle. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a former senator representing Kogi Central, is facing allegations of […]
NOA Embarks on Nationwide Initiative to Restore Public Confidence in Nigeria The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to rebuilding trust between the Nigerian government and its citizens through a series of targeted national reorientation programmes. Issa-Onilu made this known during a public engagement session in […]
Federal Government Intensifies Efforts Against Boko Haram Resurgence in Northeast Nigeria The Federal Government has escalated its counter-insurgency operations in response to a recent resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria’s northeastern region. This development has raised concerns about a potential return to the heightened insecurity experienced during the group’s peak activity years. According to […]
Pat Utomi’s Shadow Government: A Bold Reform Initiative or Constitutional Challenge? Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist and former presidential candidate, has sparked a national debate with the launch of the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government” (BTCSG). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, this initiative aims to provide a structured opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s […]
Nigeria Customs Seizes Contraband Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion in South-West Operations The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has announced the interception of contraband goods valued at over ₦1.28 billion during intensified anti-smuggling operations across the South-West region. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the Unit’s Controller, disclosed that the seizures were made between May […]
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