Sowore to Scrap Office of First Lady if Elected
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore says his administration will not establish an office for the First Lady if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Sowore made the statement on national Television, arguing that the position of First Lady is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution. He said […]
FG, States, LGAs Share N2.338tn August Revenue
By Zainab Bakare The three tiers of government have shared N2.338 trillion naira as distributable revenue from the Federation Account for August 2026. This is contained in a communique issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation after the September meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in Abuja. Of the total […]
Obi Mourns Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing his career as an example of talent, discipline and professional dedication. Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 Obi expressed his condolences in a tribute posted on his X account on Thursday, […]
Marafa Pledges to End Insecurity in Zamfara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has pledged to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in 2027. He made the pledge on Wednesday during a media chat with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, […]
Hilda Baci Urges Tourists, Investors to Explore Akwa Ibom
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Guinness World Record holder and Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has urged tourists, investors to explore Akwa Ibom State, citing its infrastructure, hospitality and investment opportunities. Baci made the call on Wednesday after meeting Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno at the Government House in Uyo. The chef, an indigene of the state, praised […]
UK, Canada Expand Cooperation on Trade, Defence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have discussed expanding cooperation on trade, defence and artificial intelligence. The two leaders held talks in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and closer partnerships with European countries. According to the UK Prime Minister’s […]
Police Tighten Security in Yola Ahead of Shettima Visit
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Adamawa State Police Command has tightened security across Yola ahead of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s condolence visit to the family of the late Bamanga Tukur. The command has deployed personnel and operational assets to strategic locations in the state capital and other parts of Adamawa. In a statement by Police spokesman, […]
ANFPU: No Players Union Recognised by FIFA, NFF
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The All Nigeria Football Players Union, ANFPU, says no players’ union is currently recognised by both FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The union says the ongoing football reform process provides an opportunity to address the gap and establish a credible structure for representing Nigerian footballers. ANFPU Secretary General, Olisa Onuchukwu, […]
Iran Rejects Trump Talks, Sets Conditions for Negotiations
By Sulayman Gobir Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s call for renewed negotiations, insisting that the United States must first meet its conditions before Tehran will consider talks. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, rejected Trump’s latest overture on Tuesday and accused the US president of sending conflicting signals on negotiations. Rezaei, […]
Ebonyi Completes 627km Roads, Extends Projects to Rural Areas
By Sulyman Gobir The Ebonyi State Government says it has completed more than 627 kilometres of roads across the state as part of efforts to improve connectivity between urban centres and rural communities. The State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Mbam, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after an independent facility tour by the […]