Obi, Kwankwaso Meet NDC Governorship Candidates Ahead of 2027
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have met with the party’s governorship candidates for Bauchi, Sokoto and Borno states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The meeting was held at Kwankwaso’s residence in Maitama, Abuja, and was attended by the party’s […]
Ndume Urges Tinubu to Pay Military Salaries Directly
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that funds approved for the recently announced salary increase for military personnel are transferred directly to the Armed Forces. Ndume, a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, describing the salary review as a […]
Adeleke Accuses Oyetola of Orchestrating EFCC Account Freeze
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, of influencing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze the state government’s accounts ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke made the allegation on Tuesday during an Arise TV town hall meeting for candidates contesting the August 15, 2026, Osun governorship election. The governor […]
KAI Rescues Four Nursing Mothers, Babies From Lagos Dumpsite
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, has rescued four nursing mothers and their babies from an illegal dumpsite in the Agboju area of Lagos. The rescue was carried out on Monday during an ongoing inter-agency cleanup operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor. The Corps Marshal of LAGESC, Major Olaniyi Cole (retd.), disclosed […]
Davido Urges Trump to Monitor Osun Governorship Election
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to pay attention to the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Davido made the appeal in a post on X on Tuesday, expressing concern over rising political tension and the potential for violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process. […]
Adeleke Defends Dancing, Highlights Projects Ahead of Osun Poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his public dancing, saying the hobby has not affected his performance in office as he seeks re-election in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise TV for candidates contesting the election, where he described himself as a “prudent […]
NHRC Urges Prosecution of Cleric Over Alleged Hate Speech
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Jingir over alleged hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission made the demand on Tuesday in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, following remarks allegedly […]
Families Demand Fair Trial for Soldiers Accused of Coup Plot
Families of soldiers accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government have called for due process, fair trial and greater transparency in the military proceedings. Speaking in an interview with DCL English on Monday, A’isha Nana, whose husband is among the detained officers, said the situation had been difficult […]
Kwara Fire Service Warns Against Encroachment on Mandate Market Station
The Kwara State Fire Service has warned against further encroachment, unauthorised occupation and conversion of its fire station at Mandate Market, Adewole, Ilorin, saying the development could hinder emergency response and endanger lives and property. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the service’s spokesperson, Hassan Adekunle, on behalf of the […]
Solution FC Announces Open Screening Ahead of NNL Season
Solution FC have announced plans to hold an open screening exercise for players ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The screening is scheduled to run from August 13 to August 23, 2026, according to a statement signed by the club’s Interim Supervisor General, Chikelue Iloenyosi. The exercise is open to both new […]
