Kano Pillars Thrash League Leaders Doma United 4-1
Kano Pillars delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, sweeping league leaders Doma United FC aside with a 4-1 victory in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 19th minute when defender Abdullahi Musa met a precise cross from Fahad Usman with […]
Minna Custody Tragedy: 37 Dead After Mining Crackdown Sparks Protests
The death of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna has cast a harsh spotlight on the intersecting crises of poverty, child labor, and law enforcement in Niger State. The tragedy unfolded following a crackdown by the NSCDC around the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto […]
Tinubu Celebrates First Lady Oluremi on Her 66th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her 66th birthday, describing her as his truest friend, confidante, and pillar of support throughout their lives together. In a personal message shared on his verified X handle on Monday, the President praised her patience, courage, and unwavering dedication through various […]
Festus Keyamo Accuses NDC Thugs of Looting and Vandalism in Delta
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused thugs loyal to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) of vandalizing campaign billboards and looting shops in Effurun, Delta State. According to a statement shared via his official X handle on Sunday, the incident occurred on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the Uvwie Local Government Area. […]
Kano Court Remands ‘Yar Lele Over Alleged Defamation of Politician
An Upper Sharia Court sitting at Post Office in Kano has ordered the remand of Khadija Muhammad, widely known as ‘Yar Lele’, in a correctional facility pending further legal proceedings. The defendant faces allegations of defamation and harassment following a social media post. According to police charges presented before Justice Garba Malafa, Muhammad allegedly published […]
NDLEA Trains Canine Unit Handlers to Boost Drug Interdiction
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has concluded a specialized refresher training course for its Canine Unit handlers, facilitated by German technical experts to enhance narcotics detection operations. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the program was organized in collaboration with Germany’s […]
Senator Sharafadeen Alli Elevated to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has been elevated from Ekarun Balogun to Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland by the Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Alli, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for Oyo State’s 2027 election, announced the promotion in a statement shared on his X account on Saturday. Although […]
Trump Highlights 25 Accomplishments in Administration’s First Year and a Half
President Donald Trump released a list of 25 key accomplishments from his administration on Friday, highlighting actions across immigration, the economy, foreign policy, and domestic security. Writing on Truth Social, Trump pointed to several signature items, including border security measures, major tax legislation, and historic drops in domestic crime rates, as the administration campaigns ahead […]
Peter Obi Faces Intense Scrutiny Due to Historic Presidential Bid, Says Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asserted that Peter Obi is Nigeria’s most heavily scrutinized former state governor because his presidential aspirations represent a historic milestone for the Igbo ethnic group. According to Ejimakor, the Labour Party candidate is the first politician of Igbo descent […]
Nigeria Investigates Custodial Deaths of 37 Detainees in Niger State
The Federal Government has formed a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 detainees who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the committee on Saturday following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. The detainees died on Thursday while […]
