Wike Calls NBA Conference a ‘Flop’, Questions Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference as a “flop”, accusing the association’s leadership of allowing politics to overshadow issues affecting the legal profession. Wike made the remarks during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he also questioned the legacy of the […]
Oyo SDP Chieftains Defect to APC Ahead of 2027
Several chieftains of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors include the SDP candidate for Oluyole State Constituency in the 2023 election, Mogaji Saheed Oyewale, and the party’s chairmanship candidate in the 2024 […]
Adamawa Labour Party Suspends Four Over Alleged Plot
The Adamawa State chapter of the Labour Party has suspended four members over alleged breaches of the party’s constitution and insubordination. The affected members — Kamalludeen Jibrilla Aliyu, Andrew Adamu, Suleiman Abdulkareem and Tufanus Daniel — were accused of participating in an alleged attempt to remove the state chairman, Jonah Theman Kalpenge, at an unauthorized […]
Four Family Members Die in Ilorin Building Collapse
Four members of a family have died after a three-storey building collapsed in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday, trapping eight people under the rubble. The incident occurred at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, beside Gogoro Mosque, in the Popo Giwa/Abemi area of Ilorin West Local Government Area. Four other members of the family were rescued […]
Uba Sani Honours Atlanta 1996 Gold Medallists With Land, Streets
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has fulfilled a 30-year-old pledge to members of Nigeria’s 1996 Olympic gold-winning football team by allocating land to three Kaduna-born medallists and naming streets after them. Former Super Eagles player Daniel Amokachi disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after inspecting the ongoing renovation of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium […]
Tinubu Celebrates Shettima at 60.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, commending his years of public service and contributions to the country. In a birthday message posted on her X handle on Wednesday, Tinubu joined Shettima’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, as well as his family and friends, in marking […]
NAF Opens 2026 Recruitment for Tradesmen, Non-Tradesmen
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women. The Air Force said online registration for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 will open on September 3 and close on October 14, 2026. In a notice posted on its X […]
Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.43% in Second Quarter of 2026
Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking an improvement from the 4.23 per cent recorded in the same period of 2025 and the 3.89 per cent growth posted in the first quarter of 2026. The latest performance pushed GDP growth for the first […]
Kwara Assembly Declares Two Defecting Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant
The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two lawmakers vacant following their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The affected lawmakers are Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, who represents Edu State Constituency, and Hon. Olusola Odetundun, who represents Irepodun State Constituency. The decision was […]
Kwara PDP Rejects Declaration of Odetundun, Saba’s Seats Vacant
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the declaration of the seats of Hon. Olushola Odetundun and Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon as vacant by the Kwara State House of Assembly, describing the decision as unconstitutional and politically motivated. In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola […]
