Abiodun Names Apelogun Ogun 2026 Amirul Hajj
By Our Correspondent National News – Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Alhaji Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage, while Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe will serve as Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The announcement was confirmed on Thursday through a statement issued by the Secretary […]
Bayelsa Govt Resolves Ofoni-Lalagbene Land Feud
By Our Correspondent National News – The Bayelsa State Government has successfully resolved a longstanding land dispute between Ofoni and Lalagbene communities. Authorities emphasized the importance of maintaining cordial relations and called on both communities to refrain from signing any memorandum of understanding (MoU) without government oversight to prevent conflicts and ensure fairness. Deputy Governor […]
Sokoto Governor Pledges Strong Action Against Banditry
By Our Correspondent National News – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling banditry and ensuring security in the state. During a visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Governor Aliyu met with Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to discuss coordinated strategies to combat violent crimes. […]
World Bank Approves $500M Boost for Nigeria Agriculture
By Our Correspondent National News – The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit through its International Development Association to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The funding is earmarked for the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Project, also called AGROW, which aims to enhance smallholder farmers’ productivity, strengthen value chains, and improve food […]
LASCOPA Warns Lagosians Against Fake Deals, Expired Goods
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has cautioned residents to remain vigilant against unsafe trade practices and exploitation as Easter approaches. The agency highlighted that festive periods typically see a surge in commercial activities, increasing the risk of inflated prices, substandard goods, expired products, and misleading promotions. In […]
Tinubu Visits Jos After Plateau Killings
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, to personally visit Jos, Plateau State, following deadly attacks in the Angwan Rukuba district that claimed at least 27 lives on Sunday. The President’s visit comes after he met Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the […]
APC Resumes E-Registration as PDP Claims 4.2M Members
By Our Correspondent National News – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially resumed its electronic membership registration across Nigeria, signaling renewed political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, announced that all eligible Nigerians aged 18 and above with a valid National Identification Number (NIN) can now register […]
INEC Derecognises Mark, Aregbesola as ADC Leaders
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal, derecognising them as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move follows a Court of Appeal ruling and has sparked protests from […]
El-Rufai Remains in ICPC Custody Pending Bail Ruling
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Nasir El-Rufai has been returned to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja following court proceedings related to his ongoing corruption trial. The development occurred on Wednesday after the former governor appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna, where […]
Cross River ADC Rejects Interim Caretaker Committee
By Our Correspondent National News – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chapter in Cross River State has rejected the emergence of an interim national caretaker committee, describing the development as unconstitutional and potentially damaging to the party’s participation in the 2027 general elections. The rejection was announced on Tuesday in Calabar during a press briefing […]