State Police Reform: Tinubu Seeks Constitutional Amendment With Safeguards
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to fast-track a constitutional amendment for state police, stressing that strict safeguards must be embedded to prevent abuse by state governors. Speaking during an interfaith Iftar with lawmakers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said security challenges in Nigeria require localized solutions. According to him, […]
2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures Confirmed
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures have been officially confirmed following the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Europe’s elite clubs are set for thrilling knockout clashes as the race for continental glory intensifies. This season’s UCL Round of 16 draw has delivered blockbuster encounters, fierce rivalries, and evenly matched contests that promise high […]
Late-Night Fire in Ilorin Kills 52-Year-Old Man, Destroys Short-Let Apartment in Kwara
A devastating late-night fire in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has left one person dead and a residential building completely destroyed. The tragic incident occurred around 11:38 p.m. on Thursday along Coca-Cola Road in the Lafia Hotel area. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, the affected property was a short-let apartment building, not a […]
Ahmed Aliyu Promises Grants for Sokoto Traders After Central Market Reconstruction
Ahmed Aliyu has announced plans to disburse financial grants to traders once the reconstruction of the burnt section of the Sokoto Central Market is completed. The market, widely regarded as the commercial hub of Sokoto State, was partially destroyed by fire, disrupting business activities and affecting hundreds of small and medium-scale enterprises. Speaking during an […]
Abia Business Roundtable 2026: Otti Engages Private Sector to Drive Investment Growth
The Abia State Government has announced plans to host the Abia Business Roundtable 2026, a strategic investment forum aimed at strengthening public-private sector collaboration and accelerating economic growth in the state. The high-level business engagement, scheduled for March 5, 2026, at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, will be presided over by Alex Otti, Governor […]
REA Plans 500 Power Projects in ₦170bn 2026 Budget to Expand Rural Electrification
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has announced plans to deliver over 500 electrification projects under its proposed ₦170 billion 2026 budget, a major push to improve reliable power supply in rural communities and public institutions. The agency’s Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, disclosed the plan during the 2026 budget defence session before the House Committee on […]
Turaki-Led PDP NWC Hails Oyo Court Judgment Affirming 2025 Ibadan Convention
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki has applauded the Oyo State High Court for affirming the legitimacy of the party’s November 2025 Ibadan National Convention. Delivering judgment in Ibadan, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the validity of the convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, where Turaki was […]
Police Arrest 286 Criminal Suspects in Ondo, Recover 75 Exhibits in Major Security Sweep
The Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command, has arrested 286 criminal suspects in a sweeping security crackdown across Ondo State between January and March 2026. The arrests, announced at the command headquarters in Akure, highlight intensified efforts to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes threatening public safety. Ondo State Commissioner of Police, […]
Money Laundering: Court Voids Abubakar Malami’s Bail, Orders Remand in Kuje
A fresh twist has emerged in the high-profile money laundering trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as a Federal High Court in Abuja voided his earlier bail and ordered his remand in the Kuje Correctional Centre. The ruling followed the reassignment of the alleged N8.7bn money laundering case, prompting the court to […]
Olivia Dean Ignites Manchester Before Brit Awards 2026
Manchester’s historic Albert Hall pulsed with energy as Olivia Dean delivered a glowing, soul-infused performance just days before the Brit Awards 2026. Greeted by deafening chants of “Dean-o!”, the British singer-songwriter appeared both humbled and amused by the crowd’s football-style devotion. The intimate charity concert showcased tracks from her acclaimed second album, The Art Of […]