Adunni Ade Reveals Secret Child After Two Years
By Zainab Bakare Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that she quietly welcomed a child with her partner, saying the news was intentionally kept away from the public for more than two years before she decided to share it on her birthday. The actress made the announcement in a post on her Instagram page on […]
Tinubu Pledges Rescue of All Kidnapping Victims Nationwide
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across Nigeria, declaring that the country will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, or criminal elements. The President’s message was delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George […]
Nigeria Can Overcome Insurgency – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country will overcome its current security challenges just as it survived past political upheavals, economic difficulties and pandemics. Akpabio spoke on Sunday at an Inter-Denominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, held as part of activities […]
Court Fixes June 15 for Sowore Recusal Ruling
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 15, 2026, to rule on an application filed by African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the recusal of Justice Mohammed Umar from his ongoing trial. Justice Umar adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution […]
Nigeria to Repatriate 1,000 Citizens from South Africa
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerian citizens from South Africa following growing concerns over anti-immigrant tensions and fears of possible xenophobic attacks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that screening for the voluntary repatriation exercise began on Thursday as authorities prepare for the return of affected […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu, First Lady Over Oyo Abduction
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State nearly three weeks ago. In a statement released on Friday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, […]
Fagbemi Defends Danladi-Salihu’s Emergence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Sunday Fagbemi, has defended the emergence of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election, describing him as experienced, competent, and capable of sustaining the developmental achievements of the current administration. Speaking during a television interview, Fagbemi said […]
INEC Warns Parties Against Primaries Outside Deadline
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against conducting primary elections outside its approved timetable, stressing that any such exercise remains invalid unless overturned by a higher court. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, issued the warning while addressing ongoing […]
Defence Minister Pledges Support for a Technology-Driven Nigerian Navy
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy with the resources, technology, and operational capabilities needed to build a modern and globally respected naval force. The Defence Minister made the pledge during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Ceremonial Sunset Dinner and […]
Defence Minister Calls For Homegrown Security Technologies To Tackle Insecurity
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has called on Nigerian innovators, startups, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs to channel their expertise toward developing indigenous solutions to the country’s evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Omniverse Africa 3.0 Summit in Lagos, General Musa emphasised that addressing 21st-century security threats requires more than […]