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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting held at Lagos House in Marina, attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council and other key stakeholders. Among those present were former Minister […]
The family of Oluwapelumi Simidele Adebayo has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch an independent investigation into what they described as a suspected double murder involving their son and Lokoja-based photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepeku. The family made the demand through their legal representative, Dele Adebayo of HephziIbah Chambers, while rejecting police claims […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come up with a fresh plan to prevent problems after choosing its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The party wants to introduce a shared-power formula that will help different groups within the opposition work together smoothly. Leaders believe this arrangement can stop cracks and fights that often happen […]
A fresh wave of violence has hit Plateau State, leaving a Fulani herder dead after an attack by Berom militia in the Makera area of Riyom Local Government Area. The incident took place around noon on April 26, adding to the growing list of deadly clashes between farming and herding communities in the region. Six […]
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a huge shipment of tramadol along the busy Benin-Lagos road. The agency seized 748 kilograms of the illegal painkiller, which is often abused by drug users. Officials said the drugs were hidden inside a commercial truck trying to blend in with regular goods. The arrest happened […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a new food bank in the country’s North-East region. The announcement came on April 27, 2026. The project aims to help thousands of families who struggle to find enough to eat each day. Years of conflict and displacement have left many people in the area without farms […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to create a new paramilitary unit to guard its important mining sites. The country is known for having large amounts of valuable minerals like cobalt, copper, coltan, and lithium. These resources are in high demand worldwide for making electric car batteries and other modern technologies. The General […]
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has raised serious concerns about growing job losses and the suppression of workers’ rights in the country’s oil and gas industry. The union warned that these problems are becoming worse and could lead to serious unrest if not addressed quickly. Many workers, especially those in […]
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation and Culture, attended an important induction ceremony for ambassador-designates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Monday. He described the event as an excellent outing and shared photos from the gathering. The ceremony brought together several high-profile figures to prepare the new envoys for their diplomatic […]
