Bashir El-Rufai Accuses Brother Bello in Public Family Feud

A public dispute has erupted between two sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, after Bashir El-Rufai launched a series of allegations against his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai, on social media. Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of hypocrisy, disloyalty to the family and […]

Kwara Records Mixed Compliance During Monthly Sanitation Exercise

Kwara State on Saturday conducted its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, with residents across the state participating in the last sanitation exercise for August. The exercise, held on the last Saturday of the month, was observed in several parts of Ilorin, where residents were expected to clean their surroundings and comply with the temporary restriction on […]

Kanu’s Lawyers Petition NBA, IBA Over Ongoing Trial

A legal team representing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA), alleging that the Federal Government cannot lawfully prosecute Kanu after what it describes as his illegal rendition from Kenya to Nigeria. The petition was submitted by the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu […]

Atiku Claims He Has Evidence of Tinubu’s Real Age

African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has claimed he has evidence to support his assertion that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, saying he would present it in court if necessary. Atiku made the allegation during an interview with the BBC published on Friday. He did not provide the evidence during the […]

AFUSTA Acting Vice-Chancellor Resigns

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), Prof. Ismaila A. Mungadi, has resigned from his appointment, effective Friday, August 28, 2026. In a resignation letter addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Mungadi said recent developments had made it difficult for him to carry out […]

2027: Lawmaker, Lawyers Fault Atiku Over Tinubu Credentials

A member of the House of Representatives and a group of lawyers and policy analysts have criticised African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his renewed challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s academic, National Youth Service Corps and United States records ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Wale Ahmed, […]

Akwa Ibom Bans Use of Ambulances for Burials

The Akwa Ibom State Government has banned the use of ambulances to transport corpses for burial anywhere in the state, saying the practice now violates state law. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the policy on Thursday during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information in Uyo. John said the […]

My Staying in PDP Is for Kwarans — Saraki

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said his decision to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is driven by his commitment to the people of Kwara State, as he urged party members to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saraki spoke during the PDP Kwara South Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting […]

Four Killed as Dispute Sparks Communal Unrest in Lagos

Four men have been confirmed dead after a disagreement escalated into communal unrest at Power Line Bus Stop, Ikola, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The violence, which occurred on Thursday, also left several people injured and destroyed a number of makeshift structures in the area. According to residents, the unrest reportedly began […]

Three-Storey Building Collapses in Aba, Investigation Begins

A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday, causing panic among residents in the surrounding area. The building, which was being developed for commercial purposes, caved in during the morning while work was approaching the roofing stage. No casualties were recorded, as site workers had not arrived before the collapse occurred. […]