Aspirants’ Supporters Responsible for Ondo APC Secretariat Fracas, Says Aiyedatiwa
by Momodu Favour Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday denied allegations that he sponsored thugs to disrupt a stakeholders’ meeting at the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure. The governor’s reaction followed a violent incident that reportedly occurred during a pre-ward congress meeting presided over by the state chairman […]
Police Detain Niger Journalist Ahmed Isah Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation
Police in Niger State have detained a journalist, Ahmed Isah Sakpe, popularly known as Ahmed Lee, over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation involving a government official. Mr Sakpe, who works with Prestige FM, a Minna-based radio station, is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Niger State Police Command. […]
Ramadan: Kano Orders Closure of Event Centres, Entertainment Venues
by Momodu Favour The Kano State Censorship Board has directed the immediate suspension of operations at all entertainment centres across the state ahead of the Ramadan fast. The directive affects event centres, popularly known as gala houses, as well as Disc Jockey operators (DJs) and other related entertainment outfits. In a statement issued on […]
Tinubu Calls on Traditional, Religious Leaders to Champion Public Health
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged traditional and religious leaders to play a proactive role in combating preventable diseases, emphasizing that improving Nigerians’ health is a shared responsibility. The President made the appeal during the National Summit of Traditional and Religious Leaders on Health and Well-being held at the State House on Tuesday. He described […]
Adebayo Urges Prayers for Nigeria, Sponsors Tafsir Sessions Nationwide
Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, has conveyed Ramadan greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world, offering prayers for divine mercy, forgiveness and guidance for the country. In a statement marking the start of the holy month, Adebayo described Ramadan as a sacred period devoted to fasting, night […]
PDP Kicks Against Manual Result Transmission in Electoral Act Amendment
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has called on Nigerians to oppose a provision in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, which permits the manual transmission of election results, cautioning that it could weaken transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, […]
President Tinubu Launches Free JAMB Registration for 50,000 South-East Students
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Tinubu, through his “Renewed Hope Agenda,” has launched a free JAMB registration initiative targeting 50,000 students across the South-East region. The program provides ₦8,500 to each beneficiary to cover the full cost of registration for the upcoming examinations. The initiative allocates 10,000 slots to each of the […]
No Basis to Compare Nnamdi Kanu with Sunday Igboho, Insists Presidency
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Presidency has formally rejected comparisons between IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and activist Sunday Igboho, citing “fundamentally different” contexts. Presidential aide Sunday Dare clarified that while both are regional figures, their methods and the resulting impact on national security are not equivalent. This statement aims to address public discourse […]