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Two media aides serving under the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have officially stepped down from their respective roles, marking a notable development within the state’s media and communications team. The officials, Pastor Taiwo Gbamila, who served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Multimedia, and Mr. Olugbenga Abire, the Special Assistant on New Media, submitted their resignation letters on separate days. Their departures bring an end to […]

  The Federal Government is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on the unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to court filings dated February 16, 2026, El-Rufai is facing a three-count charge related to alleged breaches of Nigeria’s cyber and communications laws. The charges stem from statements he reportedly […]

  Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Nigeria national football team, is set to face the Jordan national football team in an international friendly match scheduled to take place in Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA international window. The encounter will mark the first-ever senior-level meeting between both nations, making it a historic fixture for the two sides. The friendly is expected to provide an opportunity for both teams to […]

  The Lagos State Police Command has ordered an immediate increase in security presence and surveillance along the Mile 12–Ketu axis following reports of robbery incidents targeting motorists in the area. The development comes after concerns were raised by members of the public about suspected criminal activities along the busy corridor, which serves as a major route for commuters and commercial operators within Lagos. In response, the Police Public Relations […]

Nigeria and Angola have formalised a visa exemption agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing official cooperation between both nations. The agreement was signed on February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigeria’s delegation was led by […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union and the 30th AU General Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and comprehensive review of the country’s electricity sector, citing persistent inefficiencies and lack of progress more than a decade after privatisation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call at the annual conference of the women and youth wing of the National Union of Electricity Employees held in Abuja. Ajaero expressed concern that electricity generation has remained stagnant between 4,000 and […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, marking a significant development in the strengthening of traditional institutions within the state. The coronation ceremony, held at Oliveth Heights in Oyo West Local Government Area, featured the formal presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office to the newly elevated monarchs. The presentation was carried out […]

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. El-Rufai was reportedly intercepted on Thursday upon his arrival in Abuja from Cairo, Egypt. The ADC described the development as troubling and inconsistent with established legal procedures, raising concerns about due process and the conduct of security […]