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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to finding lasting solutions to terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The president made the remarks on Monday during his opening address at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development in Abuja. He praised several state governors, particularly those of Borno, Katsina, and Kaduna, for their efforts in protecting national security and maintaining freedom. “And I […]

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Aminu Ayuka, has commended Governor Uba Sani and security agencies for their efforts in securing the release of worshippers abducted by bandits in Kurmin Wali. Hundreds of Christian worshippers were kidnapped on Sunday, January 18, 2026, when armed bandits attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali and took the victims into the forest. […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against engaging in registration infractions or violating the attestation signed during the ongoing registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning as the registration process entered its third week. Speaking with media executives, Oloyede emphasised that registration infractions are serious offences that attract severe penalties. He warned that candidates found guilty […]

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for combating financial crimes in Nigeria as part of efforts to improve transparency, economic stability, and the country’s global reputation. Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Crimes, Ginger Onwusibe, made this known during a budget defence session with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Onwusibe said the 2026 national […]

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment and confirmation of 32 officers as permanent secretaries in the state civil service to strengthen the administrative capacity of government ministries and agencies. The approval was announced in a statement issued in Akure by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan. Those appointed include Tayo Ogundare, Morayo Bayo-Philip, Adeyemi Sule, Olufunso Tunji-Omoniyi, Olanrewaju Abiodun, Tope Lebile, Stephen Aworere, Omotayo Akeju, Olufemi […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding the restoration of “real-time” electronic transmission of election results in the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The protest, tagged “Occupy the National Assembly,” drew hundreds of supporters from the Obidient Movement and various civil society organisations. Demonstrators described the removal of the phrase “real-time” from the bill as a threat to […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence a one-megawatt solar electrification project at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), in Oyo State, in a major boost to the institution’s infrastructure and energy supply. The project, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), forms part of a nationwide initiative aimed at providing sustainable and reliable electricity to 16 federal universities. FUNATO is among the beneficiaries selected in […]

Popular Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun, has announced the death of her mother. The actress disclosed the sad news on Monday, just hours after celebrating her 55th birthday in Lagos. She revealed that her mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party on Sunday, but the information was deliberately withheld from her until after the celebration. Faithia shared the announcement in an emotional message, urging her fans, friends, […]

There are indications of a possible easing of the political tensions in Rivers State following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday night, also had in attendance some political leaders from Rivers State. Although details of the discussions were not officially disclosed, the […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a combination of sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall in parts of the southern region. According to the weather outlook, the northern region is expected to experience mostly sunny and cloudy skies throughout the forecast period. Similar conditions are anticipated across the central region, although hazy conditions and dust particles are likely, […]