Ondo Reviews Herbal Drink Rules After 48 Deaths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Government has commenced a review of the regulatory framework governing the preparation, production, distribution, sale and consumption of locally made herbal and alcoholic products. The move follows the deaths of 48 people in parts of the state allegedly linked to the consumption of harmful herbal and alcoholic concoctions. The […]
5,000 Ogun PDP Members Defect to APC Ahead of 2027
By Mardiyyah Abubakar No fewer than 5,000 members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The defectors, mainly from the Ogun West Senatorial District, joined the APC on Sunday at a ceremony held in Ilaro, headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area. They were […]
Minister : Katsina Votes For Tinubu In 2027 Are Non-Negotiable
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, says voters in Katsina State are backing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election, insisting that their votes are “non-negotiable.” Darma spoke on Sunday during the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju Group, known as A4A, in Katsina State. The minister, who inaugurated […]
Kebbi Fishers Reclaim NBSL Title With Win Over Kada
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kebbi Fishers Beach Soccer Club have reclaimed the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) title after defeating hosts Kada BSC 5-2 in the final of the 2026 Super Four Finals in Kaduna. The Birnin Kebbi-based side entered the decisive encounter knowing that victory would secure the championship, having won their opening two matches […]
Nigeria Face Morocco in African Volleyball Quarterfinal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco booked their place in the last eight after defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the Round of 16 on Saturday. Ahead of the […]
Northern Senators Demand Probe Into 37 NSCDC Deaths
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has demanded an immediate, transparent and independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 young Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The senators, in a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, described the circumstances […]
Barau Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, praising her contributions to national development and democratic governance. Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, described the First Lady’s contributions to the country as significant and […]
Nigeria Peace Accord Faces Crucial Test Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Chinedu Echianu More than a decade after the 2011 post-election violence left hundreds dead and thousands displaced, Nigeria’s Peace Accord has become a regular feature of the country’s electoral process. But with the 2027 general election approaching, political analysts are questioning whether the agreement has meaningfully changed political behaviour or whether its commitments remain […]
Kebbi Fishers, Kada BSC Set Up NBSL Super 4 Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Three-time champions Kebbi Fishers BSC and 2022 winners Kada BSC have set up a thrilling title decider at the 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super 4 Finals in Kaduna after maintaining their perfect records. Kebbi Fishers secured their second straight victory with a 3-1 win over Ibom BSC in the opening […]
Kebbi Fishers, Kada BSC Start Super 4 With Wins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kebbi Fishers BSC and Kada BSC made winning starts to the 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super 4 Finals after securing victories in Friday’s opening matches at Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna. Three-time champions Kebbi Fishers defeated Super 4 debutants Niger BSC 5-2 in an entertaining opening encounter. Niger BSC matched […]