Danladi Emerges APC Kwara Governorship Candidate For 2027
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Saliu Danladi (SYD), has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Kwara State. Chairman of the Kwara State governorship primary committee and returning officer, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, announced the result on Friday […]
India, AU Postpone Summit Over Health Concerns
By Zainab Bakare India and the African Union have postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV) earlier scheduled to hold in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, 2026, citing the evolving public health situation affecting parts of Africa. The decision is announced in a joint statement issued on Thursday following consultations between the […]
Nigeria Condoles DR Congo Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has extended condolences to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the deadly outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives and infected over 500 persons. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign […]
Insurers, Banks, Fintechs Unite to Deepen Insurance Coverage
By Oluwakemi Kindness Insurance operators, banks, fintech companies and regulators have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at driving growth, innovation and wider insurance coverage across Nigeria. The resolution was reached at the 21st Insurers Committee Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, where stakeholders from across the financial services sector identified stronger cross-sector partnerships as key […]
IGP Disu Assures Tight Security Ahead of Ekiti Governorship
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured residents of Ekiti State of adequate security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, pledging professionalism and impartiality from security operatives throughout the electoral process. Speaking on Thursday at the Election Stakeholders’ Meeting and signing of the Peace Accord in Ado-Ekiti, the police chief disclosed […]
Tinubu Hails NDLEA Over $360m Nigerian-Mexican Drug Cartel
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dismantling a major Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and uncovering an illicit drug production network valued at over $360 million. The President described the operation as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s ongoing war against narcotics trafficking and organised crime. The […]
ASUU Threatens Fresh Showdown With FG
By Zainab Bakare Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nsukka Zone, has warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if public universities across the country are shut down again over unresolved welfare and agreement implementation issues. The union issued the warning on Thursday during a press briefing held at the Benue State University campus in […]
APC Endorses Radda as Katsina Governorship Candidate
By Zainab Bakare Governor Dikko Radda has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State for the 2027 general election following his endorsement by party delegates. The affirmation ceremony, held at the Katsina People’s Square on Thursday, saw 2,835 delegates unanimously endorse Radda’s bid for a second term in […]
Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo Moves World Cup Camp To Belgium
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Democratic Republic of Congo has relocated its pre-World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium following the recent Ebola outbreak in the country, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congolese Football Federation confirmed the decision after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a global […]
Islamic Scholars, WRAPA Tackle Misinterpretation of Women’s Rights in Nigeria
By Julian Osamoto The Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) and Islamic scholars have raised concern over the persistent misinterpretation of Islamic teachings used to justify violence and discrimination against women in Nigeria. Speaking during the presentation of a research-based publication in Abuja, on women’s rights in Islam, WRAPA Secretary-General, Saudatu Mahdi, said many […]