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Osun 2026: PDP, Labour Party Missing as INEC publishes candidates’ details
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the publication of the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued by Musa Olurode, Osun INEC Public Affairs Officer on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke on Sunday, the Commission confirmed […]
US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate to close on Monday
United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, noting that normal operations will resume after the public holiday. “The U.S. Embassy […]
Police arrest four suspects linked to abduction of nine Benue worshipers
At least four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of nine worshippers at Ojije, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, last Sunday. The Police Public Relations Officer in Benue State, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed this in a statement issued and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Edet said efforts were […]
Man Falls Off Moving Train in Abia
A yet-to-be-identified man has fallen off a moving train and died at Uratta, in Aba, Abia State, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt motorway. Eyewitnesses told newsmen that the man, said to be in his late 30s, sat on top of a moving commercial train conveying passengers to Port Harcourt from Aba. It was gathered that sitting […]
Tinubu visits Kebbi today
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday (today) embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State. In a statement on Friday on X, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu would inaugurate several projects executed by the state Governor, Nasir Idris, during the visit. He said the president […]
FG behind US lawmaker’s move to blacklist Kwankwaso – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration may be behind a move by United States Congressman Riley Moore to blacklist former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over alleged involvement in religious freedom violations. He suggested that the move could be connected to Kwankwaso’s refusal to defect to the […]
Just In: INEC Fixes Date For 2027 Presidential Election
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the country’s next presidential election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, stating that the commission has commenced early preparations for the nationwide exercise. According to Amupitan, the […]
APC Planning Protest to Cause Mayhem During President Tinubu’s Visit- Osun Government
• Warns public not to get hoodwinked by such antic aimed at blackmailing Adeleke led administration Osun State Government said it has uncovered a sinister planned protest by the opposition APC in the state to carry out a self sponsored protest during a one day visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Osun state on Saturday […]
Ogun govt set to launch Cargo flights at Gateway International Airport
Another major milestone is set to be recorded by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State, as commercial cargo flight operations commence at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu. This development is expected to further drive the state economy, as Sifax Group and its aviation partner, SAHCO Plc, are set to begin cargo services. […]
Nigerian Police Inspector Accidentally Shoots Two Colleagues In Rivers
A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their quarters. The shooter, identified as Inspector Victor […]