Makinde Declares Work-Free Day for Islamic New Year
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday a work-free day across the state to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, on behalf of the government. Governor Makinde also congratulated Muslims in Oyo State […]
Sowore Condemns Court Order Deregistering ADC, Others
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. Sowore, in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, described the judgment as undemocratic and contrary to the […]
BREAKING…. Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord Party
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and several other political parties over alleged constitutional violations. The ruling was delivered on Monday in a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National […]
Northern Traditional Rulers Meet on Security, Development
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday presided over the 8th Executive Council meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council at the Government House in Dutse. The high-level gathering brought together traditional rulers, state governors, security chiefs and other stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria to discuss issues affecting the region, including security, peace, […]
[PHOTOS] Sultan of Sokoto chairs 8th Northern traditional Rulers Council meeting in Jigawa
Businessman Jailed 20 Years for Terror Financing
A Federal High Court has sentenced a Maiduguri-based businessman, Umar Bashir, to 20 years imprisonment without the option of a fine for financing terrorism. Justice Binta Fatimah Nyako handed down the sentence after Bashir pleaded guilty to charges related to facilitating financial transactions for members of the Boko Haram insurgent group. The convict, […]
SERAP Sues NNPCL Over ‘Failure to Account for ₦5.9 Billion Rebranding Cost’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product […]
Tinubu Mourns Ex-General Killed by Terrorists
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while being held captive by terrorists in Katsina State. In a statement, the President described the late military officer as a distinguished patriot who served the nation with dedication before his retirement from the Nigerian […]
Abducted Oyo Pupils Held in Old Oyo Park — Gov. Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are believed to be held within the Old Oyo National Park. The governor disclosed this on Friday while providing an update on efforts to rescue the victims, nearly four weeks after they were kidnapped during […]
Yelewata Memorial Unveiled for 270 Attack Victims
A memorial monument honoring victims of the 2025 Yelewata attacks was unveiled on Friday in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as residents, church leaders and international advocates gathered to commemorate those who lost their lives. The Yelewata Genocide Memorial Monument was unveiled by the Chief Executive Officer of Equipping the Persecuted […]
