Police Disburse N160m to Families of Fallen Officers
By Our Correspondent National News – Families of police officers who lost their lives in service across Nigeria received over N160 million in financial support during the 2026 National Police Day. Police commands nationwide presented cheques under welfare schemes, including Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, highlighting […]
Kebbi PDP Leaders Quit Over Wike’s Endorsement
By Our Correspondent National News – Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, former Secretary of Kebbi State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned, alleging that the party has been “sold out” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalgo announced on Monday in Birnin Kebbi that the state executive committee plans to resign collectively, citing a betrayal of […]
Tinubu Visits Plateau, Sends 850 Soldiers After Attack
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has visited Plateau State to console families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed 28 lives. During the visit, Tinubu announced the immediate deployment of over 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras across the state to help security agencies […]
Gbenga Daniel Credits Team for Abiodun’s Win
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Ogun State governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has revealed that his political team significantly contributed to Governor Dapo Abiodun’s election victories. Speaking during his 70th birthday celebration in Sagamu, Ogun State, Daniel stated that without their strategic support, Abiodun might not have secured the governorship. […]
Burkina Junta Chief Says Country Must Forget Democracy
By Our Correspondent National News — Ibrahim Traoré, the military ruler of Burkina Faso, has declared that citizens should “forget” democracy as the country continues under military rule. Speaking in a televised interview on Thursday with state broadcaster Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina (RTB), the junta leader said elections were not currently a priority as the […]
Ex-Plateau Governors Unite Over Rising Killings
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Plateau State governors, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, have pledged to unite with political leaders to confront the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Plateau State. The leaders made the commitment on Thursday in Jos during the visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a deadly […]
Iran Warns UN Over Hormuz Security Council Vote
By Our Correspondent National News – Iran has warned the United Nations Security Council against taking what it described as “provocative actions” regarding the tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. The warning came on Friday after a proposed vote on a draft resolution concerning maritime […]
Governors, Dangote Pledge N66bn For Food Bank
By Our Correspondent National News — Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Abuja, attracting financial commitments exceeding N66bn from government and private sector leaders. The initiative, unveiled at the State House Conference Centre, aims to tackle hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria by supporting vulnerable households with […]
EFCC Seeks Final Forfeiture of 57 Malami Properties
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant a final order allowing the Federal Government to seize 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The commission said the assets, valued at […]
Falana, Adams Warn of One-Candidate Presidential Election in 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, and the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, have warned that Nigeria could face an unusual situation in the 2027 presidential election where only one candidate may contest if judicial interference in party affairs continues. The warning was issued during the fifth […]