Tension heightened in Ekiti State on Tuesday as opposition political parties, operating under the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), raised concerns over the omission of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) provisional list for the June 20 governorship election. The opposition parties warned that the […]

The Lagos State House of Assembly has signalled its intention to prioritise people-centred legislation in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen governance and fast-track socio-economic development across the state. The assurance was given by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, during an interview with the News […]

The Lagos State Government has renewed its push for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the water transport sector, stressing that passenger safety on the state’s waterways depends on collective responsibility and strict adherence to safety standards. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known on Tuesday during a working visit to the Lagos State […]

Women living within Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto on Monday received a major economic boost as the Nigerian Army rolled out a new empowerment drive aimed at strengthening household livelihoods and self-reliance among military families. The initiative, which saw the distribution of 20 brand new motorcycles to women engaged in small-scale businesses, was carried out by […]

Lebanon’s President, Joseph Aoun, has warned that Israel’s latest military operations on Lebanese territory threaten ongoing efforts to contain tensions along the border, even as international and regional actors push to preserve a fragile ceasefire. Aoun’s remarks followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes carried out on Monday across southern and eastern Lebanon, which Israel said […]

Security operations across parts of Benue State have led to the arrest of three suspects linked to robbery and cult-related activities, as the police intensify efforts to curb rising criminal threats in the state. The latest arrests come barely days after four suspected cultists were earlier apprehended in Gboko Local Government Area following a violent […]

Public school education in Abia State may face disruption as teachers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over unresolved welfare concerns, raising fears of an impending shutdown of classrooms across the state. The warning was issued by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia State chapter, following what it described as prolonged […]

Troops attached to Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully freed six people abducted by armed criminals during a coordinated security operation in parts of Kaduna State. The rescue occurred on January 5, 2026, during ongoing clearance operations across Chikun, Kajuru, Kachia and Kagarko Local Government Areas, as well as border communities around Kauru. […]

Atiku Mourns oveross of Lives in Gone Boat Tragedy   Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed deep sorrow following a tragic boat accident in Yobe State that has resulted in a significant loss of lives.   In a statement released on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Atiku described the incident as “heartbreaking” and a painful reminder […]