News

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has criticised former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over claims that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. In a statement issued in Ibadan, CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, described Fayose’s remarks as misleading, unfounded, and capable of inciting unrest. He warned against politicising traditional institutions, stressing that matters relating to the Olubadan stool follow established […]

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Kaduna State High Court for the hearing of his case involving the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The court had earlier adjourned proceedings on his bail application to April 14. El-Rufai is facing a 10-count charge related to alleged financial misappropriation and money laundering. He was initially detained by the Department of State Services before being […]

The Federal Government has reported an increase in electricity generation, rising from 3,951 megawatts to 4,300 megawatts between March 28 and April 10. According to officials, the improvement follows a boost in gas supply to thermal power plants, which grew from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day to over 704 mmscfd within the same period. Mechanical capacity also remained stable, reaching over 7,700MW, while operational output climbed to […]

Suspected gunmen have attacked a poultry farm in Igushi community, near Akure, the Ondo State capital, killing a woman and her daughter in a violent incident that has left residents in shock. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, also resulted in the abduction of three workers from the farm. According to accounts from the community, the assailants reportedly gained access to the premises by scaling the fence before launching the […]

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that alleged an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, describing the claim as entirely false and misleading. According to the police, no such incident occurred, and the video was deliberately manipulated to create panic and spread fear among residents of the nation’s capital. Preliminary findings showed that the footage used in the clip was […]

Three suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the alleged killing of a 38-year-old man in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The suspects — Maureen Okirie, 35; Salia Karikari, 15; and Jubril Karikari, 12 — were apprehended following intelligence reports about suspicious activities in the area. Operatives arrived at the scene and reportedly caught one of the suspects attempting to bury a bloodied corpse […]

The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-agency technical committee to review a proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project, signalling a cautious approach to one of the most ambitious infrastructure proposals in Nigeria’s history. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, inaugurated the committee in Abuja and tasked members with conducting a thorough, objective, and professional assessment to guide government decision-making in the national interest. […]

The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress deepened on Thursday as a faction led by Nafiu Gombe staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja, demanding formal recognition of its leadership. Gombe, accompanied by Kogi State lawmaker Leke Abejide and hundreds of supporters, accused the rival camp led by former Senate President David Mark of attempting to take over the party’s structure in […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that more than 3.4 million new voters have been registered in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise across the country. In its week 13 update released in Abuja on Wednesday, the commission said a total of 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-in registrations nationwide. According to the commission, 2,068,384 […]