Sokoto Cleric Criticises Tinubu Over Muslim, Northern Neglect
By Our Correspondent National News – A prominent Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, has criticised Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of neglecting Muslims and the northern region despite benefiting from their support during the 2023 Nigerian presidential election. The cleric made the remarks during his Eid sermon delivered on Friday in Sokoto, […]
Makinde Approves N10,000 Transport Allowance for Oyo Workers
By Our Correspondent National News – Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for workers in the state to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices. The decision was announced on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital, following concerns about increasing transport costs triggered by the hike in the […]
EFCC Marks Malami’s Abuja Property for Forfeiture
By Our Correspondent National News – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has marked a property in Abuja linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), following a court-approved interim forfeiture order. The anti-graft agency carried out the action on Monday in Abuja to notify the public that the property is under […]
Dangote Warns Mideast Crisis May Force Remote Work
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis could force Nigeria and other African nations to return to COVID-era work-from-home policies if the conflict continues to escalate. Dangote made the statement on Monday after meeting with Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the President’s […]
APC Eyes Hamzat, Yayi, Alli for 2027 Gov Races
By Our Correspondent National News – Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress are reportedly moving toward adopting consensus candidates for the 2027 governorship elections in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states, with Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), and Senator Sharafadeen Alli emerging as leading choices. The development followed a high-level meeting between President […]
FG Seeks Investors for Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on local and international investors to partner with the country to unlock its vast agricultural potential and strengthen climate-smart farming initiatives aimed at boosting food security. The call was made on Monday by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, […]
Gombe Deputy Governor Hosts PSC Police Recruitment Team
By Our Correspondent National News – The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Manassah Jatau, on Monday received a delegation from the Police Service Commission in Gombe as officials supervised the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force. The visit forms part of the Federal Government’s directive to recruit 50,000 able-bodied Nigerians into the […]
ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai Over Fraud Tuesday
By Our Correspondent National News – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, over alleged fraud, money laundering, and corruption-related offences. The anti-graft agency disclosed that El-Rufai would appear […]
Bayelsa Fixes April 2027 For Local Government Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed April 3, 2027, for the conduct of chairmanship and councillorship elections across the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State. The announcement was made on Monday, March 23, 2026, by the commission’s chairman, Peter Singabele, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at […]
Eight Feared Dead After Terrorists Bomb Niger Bridge
By Our Correspondent National News – At least eight people were feared dead on Monday morning after suspected terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) that destroyed a bridge and struck a vehicle in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The deadly explosion occurred along Luma Road, a key route connecting the Luma, […]