Soludo, Muoghalu Emerge APGA, LP Candidates For 2025 Anambra Guber Poll
Incumbent governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in the State. Also, a former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Muoghalu, has secured the ticket of the Labour Party ( LP) for […]
Just In: Police Summon Emir Sanusi II To Abuja Over Sallah Procession Violence In Kano
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. It was reported that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred […]
Education minister seeks extension of NYSC to two years
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Rebrands,Unveils State-owned Paint Company
Governor Umo Eno has breathed a new life into the State-owned paint factory located in Ikot Ekan, Etinan LGA, formerly known as Peacock and rebranded it as Ibom Paints. In his commitment to furthering the projects of his predecessors, the moribund Peacock Paints company has returned to the market as Ibom Paints. This development followed […]
Lagos Police alert officers ahead of nationwide protest over living costs, free speech
The Lagos State Police Command has placed all its commanders and officers on alert ahead of a planned nationwide protest slated for April 7, 2025. This directive follows intelligence reports indicating that certain groups, reportedly operating under the banner of civil society organisations, CSOs, are mobilising citizens for demonstrations across the country. In a circular […]
BREAKING: Lagos Police Command Alerts Officers To April 7 Nationwide Protest, Plans Massive Deployment
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. The police claimed this comes in the wake of its intelligence reports that “some groups operating under the guise of civil society organisations (CSOs)” are preparing […]
Uromi killings: Shops shut, public places deserted in Sokoto amid increased fear of reprisal
There is a growing tension in Sokoto State following the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State, allegedly by local vigilantes and some youths. The tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday last week has sparked fears of reprisals in parts of the North, leading to panic and shutdowns in some areas. On Friday, […]
BREAKING: Suspected herdsmen attack Benue again, kill guard
A security guard was late Friday night reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen at the Otobi Dam in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The latest attack comes on the heels of a series of deadly incidents across the Otukpo axis in recent weeks. The lawmaker representing Otukpo/Akpa State Constituency in the Benue State House […]
Criticisms trail proposed 69.7km Lagos Green Line Rail project
Criticisms have trailed the proposed Lagos Green Line Rail Project, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope mega-cities Light Rail Project. This comes after a presentation of a progress report by Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Chinese Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, according to […]
Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling
There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […]