Tension Mounts in Edo Over NHIA Office Relocation to Port Harcourt
Tension is rising in Edo State following the reported relocation of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) South-South Zonal Office from Benin City to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A socio-cultural organisation, Edo First, has accused the NHIA South-South Zonal Director, Obaro Ologbo, of influencing the decision to move the office out of Edo State. However, […]
Electoral Amendment Bill: Dickson Urges Conference Committee to Retain Full Electronic Transmission
Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has urged members of the Senate–House of Representatives conference committee on the Electoral Amendment Bill to retain the House version of the electronic transmission clause in full. Dickson warned that weakening the provision could undermine electoral integrity in Nigeria, stressing that electronic transmission of election results remains critical to credible […]
Adeleke’s Ongoing Projects Saved Ile-Ife from Global Embarrassment – Ooni’s Chief
The Obalufe of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oba Idowu Adediwura, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for executing critical infrastructure projects in the ancient city, saying the developments have preserved its cultural heritage and restored its global image. Oba Adediwura, who is the Second-in-Command to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and head of the kingmakers, […]
2027 Elections: APC Legislative Aides Declare Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election
Legislative aides of the National Assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aides pledged to spearhead nationwide voter mobilisation efforts, signalling early political positioning within the ruling party. The endorsement was […]
CAF Begins AFCON 2027 Stadium Inspections in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially commenced stadium inspection tours across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, branded PAMOJA 2027. According to reports, a team of CAF technical experts has been deployed to the three East African co-hosts to assess infrastructure readiness, […]
Cybercrime in Nigeria: Court Jails Two Chinese Directors 92 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals to a combined 92 years in prison for their roles in a large-scale cybercrime and money laundering operation uncovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Daniel Osiagor on Wednesday convicted Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu — directors […]
22,000 Nigerian Farmers to Benefit from ₦300,000 Interest-Free Loans – FG
The Federal Government has announced that no fewer than 22,000 farmers across Nigeria will benefit from interest-free and collateral-free loans under the FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme, an initiative of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The programme is part of the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 3.0) aimed at […]
Religious Freedom Bill: APC, NNPP Rally Behind Kwankwaso as US Sanctions Pressure Builds
Political tensions are rising between Nigeria and the United States after American lawmakers proposed visa bans and asset freezes against former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. Both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and […]
Kwankwaso, Fulani Groups Face Possible US Visa Ban Under 2026 Religious Freedom Bill
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and several Fulani-affiliated groups could face US visa bans and asset freezes under a newly proposed American legislation targeting alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The proposed bill, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced on Tuesday by US Congressman Rep. Riley Moore […]
Tinubu Appoints Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as New NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), marking a leadership transition at the federal agency overseeing Hajj and Umrah operations. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on […]