Argungu Festival Tool for Unity, Food Security, Says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that the annual Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival will continue to receive federal backing as part of efforts to strengthen national cohesion, peace and agricultural development. During the 2026 edition of the event in Kebbi State, the President emphasized that the centuries-old festival represents more than a cultural […]
Fubara Says Measured Approach in Rivers Crisis Aimed at Preserving Peace
The Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara has stated that his restrained posture during the political upheaval in Rivers State was a conscious decision taken to safeguard peace and protect broader national interests. Speaking on Friday night in Lagos, the governor reflected on the ongoing tensions in his state while receiving the 2025 Man of the […]
Osun APC Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Welcomes Five Defecting Federal Lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has formally declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek a second term in 2027, while also receiving five members of the National Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party. The endorsement was adopted during a stakeholders’ gathering on Saturday. Former Secretary to the State […]
Nigerian Defence Academy Alerts Public to Fraudulent Invitation Claim
The Nigerian Defence Academy has warned members of the public against a fraudulent admission letter allegedly issued to one Abubakar Washima, stating that the document did not originate from the institution. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday, the academy dismissed the purported invitation letter, which claimed the recipient had been […]
NEMA Leads Multi-Agency Response to Fire at Singa Market, Kano
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) coordinated a multi-agency response on Saturday following a fire outbreak at Singa Market in Kano State, which threatened lives, property, and nearby structures. The blaze, reported around 4:30 p.m., affected sections of the busy market, billowing thick smoke and intense flames. NEMA said the agency’s Kano Operations Office was […]
My Father Didn’t Tap Phones, Public Shouldn’t Misinterpret Him, Clarifies Bashir El-Rufai
Bashir El-Rufai has clarified that his father, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, never admitted to tapping anyone’s phone. He explained that his father only referenced information that was allegedly obtained by another person and shared with him without solicitation. The clarification was made to prevent the matter from being misrepresented in ways that could […]
Suspect Arrested over Trader’s Death at Port Harcourt Market
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the murder of a trader at the Fruit Market, Oil Mill, Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt, on Saturday. Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, Higightor Wenem, 30, from Mbagel Village in Benue State, was involved in a dispute with a wheelbarrow pusher, Zakara Afaaruwu, after requesting that his wheelbarrow be […]
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian in Lagos
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A female MFM member was killed Saturday by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 at the NYSC Bus Stop in Igando. The victim was struck while walking to a church service. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. LASTMA officials condemned the escape as a “reprehensible development” and a violation […]
Police Arrest 26-Year-Old for Importing and Distributing Fake Engine Oil from China
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Lagos police arrested a 26-year-old man for distributing fake engine oil nationwide. Zone 2 Command spokesperson, DSP Gbenga Afolayan, confirmed the arrest this Saturday. The probe began after a petition to AIG Adegoke Fayoade regarding a faked lubricant brand. The Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit was immediately tasked with tracking the syndicate. […]
Nigeria Buys 1.37m Chinese Electricity Meters Under $500m World Bank Loan
By Momodu Favour Nigeria has procured at least 1.37 million electricity meters from China under the $500 million Nigeria Distribution Sector Recovery Programme funded by the world bank as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to reduce the country’s long-standing metering deficit. Details of the procurement are contained in a restructuring paper released on the […]