Nigerians urged to reject vote-buying, participate actively in the 2027 elections
By SHAKIRAT LAWAL Nigerians have been urged to participate actively in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and resist electoral malpractice, particularly vote-buying. The call was made during today’s edition of Standpoint, a programme on Emirate 98.5 FM, hosted by Bukola Omoshewo. The programme was monitored by SHAKIRAT LAWAL. Guests on the programme, Hon. Idris […]
TCN Announces Five-Hour Power Outage in Bida
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a five-hour power outage in Bida and surrounding communities in Niger State to allow for annual preventive maintenance at its Bida 132/33kV Transmission Substation. TCN said the exercise will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In a statement posted on […]
Education Ministry Workers Block Alausa From Entering Office
Workers of the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday blocked the entrance to the ministry’s headquarters, preventing Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Acting Permanent Secretary Folake Olatunji-David from accessing their offices. A video circulating on X showed workers gathered at the entrance as a motorcade reportedly carrying the minister arrived at the premises. The protesters […]
Sokoto Governor Sets Up Committee Over Cleric’s Remarks
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved the establishment of an advisory committee to examine controversial remarks allegedly made by Islamic scholars in the state and their reported impact on peace and religious harmony. The development was announced in a statement issued on September 15, 2026, by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at […]
Two Women Killed as Manipur Ethnic Violence Escalates
Two women have been killed in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, police said Wednesday, bringing the number of civilians killed in the latest wave of ethnic violence to 10 in the past three weeks. The women were killed near their home in Tamenglong district, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) west of the state capital, Imphal. […]
Rodri Backs Julian Alvarez for Barcelona Move
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has welcomed the prospect of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez joining him at the Catalan club. Rodri described Alvarez as a “sensational player” and said he would have no hesitation in bringing the Argentina international to Barcelona. Alvarez has been linked with a move to Barcelona and is reportedly interested in joining […]
Peter Obi Responds to Wike’s 2027 Election Warning
Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected a claim by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he could become one of the first political casualties if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 general election. Wike, speaking during a media parley, said he expected to face repercussions […]
BREAKING: Veteran Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Olusoji said the family was grateful for the life of the late actor, whom he […]
Ikpeazu Seeks Revival of Nigeria-Spain Bilateral Agreements
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the revitalisation of existing bilateral agreements between Nigeria and Spain to strengthen trade, investment and people-to-people relations. Ikpeazu made the call after presenting his Letters of Credence to Spain’s King Felipe VI at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Monday, formally marking the start of his diplomatic assignment. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Tuesday, the ambassador […]
Benue Police Presents Insurance Cheques to Families of Deceased Officers
The Benue State Police Command has presented insurance cheques to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation took place on Tuesday at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi as part of an initiative by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu to support families of officers who lost their lives while serving the country. According to a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, the initiative is intended to provide […]
