Police Bust Katsina Kidnap Syndicate
By Our Correspondent National News – The Katsina State Police Command has dismantled a seven-man kidnapping syndicate accused of abducting an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis and recovered ₦7.5 million believed to be part of the ransom paid by the victim’s family. The operation was carried out by operatives of the newly created Violent Crime […]
Obi Denies Rift With Atiku
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has dismissed claims that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi made the clarification on Friday during the Spier Dialogue 2026 governance forum held in Cape Town, South Africa, where he addressed […]
Africa CDC Warns 10 Nations Over Ebola Spread
By Our Correspondent National News – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has raised fresh concerns over the growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, warning that 10 African countries are now at risk as the deadly virus continues to spread. The health agency disclosed the alert on Saturday amid fears that […]
Tinubu Wins Edo APC Primary Landslide
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recorded a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election held across Edo State on Saturday, securing 131,096 votes from delegates and party members across the 192 wards in the state. The exercise was conducted simultaneously with APC presidential primaries in other states […]
Niger Delta Ex-agitators Felicitate HRM Pere Ogbobere Isoun VI on Birthday, Third Coronation Anniversary
By Jesse Ese National News – The Niger Delta Ex-agitators Forum has congratulated the Pere of Ancient Isaba Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Pere Ogbobere Isoun VI, on the occasion of his birthday and the third anniversary of his peaceful coronation on the throne of his forefathers. In a statement signed by self-styled General Emma Satu, Convener […]
Lagos Revenue Hits N2.6tn in 2025
By Our Correspondent National News – The Lagos State Government has announced that it generated a total revenue of N2.6 trillion in 2025, representing a 16 per cent increase from the N2.3 trillion recorded in 2024. The disclosure was made on Friday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, during a press briefing […]
Amaechi Declares Presidential Ambition
By Our Correspondent National News – Former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has declared himself the most qualified presidential aspirant within the African Democratic Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Friday, Amaechi said his long years of leadership experience and political […]
Oyo School Kidnap Terrorists Demand Talks With Makinde
By Our Correspondent National News – Suspected terrorists behind the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly opened negotiations with the administration of Seyi Makinde, raising cautious hopes for the safe return of the victims. The attackers allegedly demanded direct talks with the governor after kidnapping schoolchildren […]