Ebonyi Police Restrict Movement Ahead of LG Elections
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ebonyi State Police Command has deployed personnel across the state ahead of Saturday’s local government elections and announced a statewide restriction on movement from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on election day. The elections will hold on August 22 across all 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The Police Command […]
PBAT Movement Begins 2027 Tinubu Campaign With 3,000-Man Walk
By Zainab Bakare The PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, Southwest, will begin its campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections with a 3,000-man Posterity Walk on Wednesday in Lagos State. The walk, scheduled to take place at the Lagos Television premises in Agidingbi, Ikeja, is expected to attract supporters, stakeholders […]
83 Nigerians to Return From South Africa Amid Afrophobia
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the arrival of 83 Nigerian nationals from South Africaat the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the returnees are expected to depart Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35 p.m. local […]
2027: Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
National Assembly Hosts Over 14,000 Personnel Daily – CNA
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly hosts more than 14,000 personnel daily, excluding federal lawmakers and visitors, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana says. Ogunlana made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking at the final phase of the Capacity-Building Training for Legislative Aides in the 10th National Assembly. According to him, the […]
UK Vows Full Support for Ukraine Despite Russian Threat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirms the United Kingdom’s commitment to Ukraine after Russia warned of “consequences” over the use of British-made drones in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. Burnham said the UK would continue to support Ukraine, insisting that Britain would remain a “fair-weather” friend and stand with Kyiv […]
Plateau Attack Kills over 20 People
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso More than 20 people, including women and children, are feared dead following an attack on Amper community in BWI District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, according to local sources, and is the third reported attack in Mangu within a week. […]
Angelique Kidjo Makes History With Hollywood Star
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is set to make history on Tuesday as the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese-born singer will be honoured on the famed Hollywood boulevard in Los Angeles, marking another major milestone in her […]
Trump Labels Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’
By Zainab Bakare US President Donald Trump has labelled the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions over control of the strategic waterway amid the conflict with Iran. Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Tuesday showing the strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of […]
Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert ASUU Strike
By Zainab Bakare The Kebbi State Government has approved and released N172.15 million to settle staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, following an ultimatum by ASUU. Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Tunga, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Tunga said Governor Nasir Idris approved the […]