Ahead of the Wednesday, August 19, 2027 kick-off of the presidential and National Assembly campaigns for the 2027 general election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said it will soon unveil a detailed, nationwide campaign programme. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable and schedule of activities for next year’s polls, presidential and […]

Natasha Osawaru, the wife of singer 2Baba, has emerged as the Edo State House of Assembly minority leader. The lawmaker representing Egor Constituency was announced as the minority leader during plenary on Monday. The development follows a comprehensive reshuffle of the Assembly’s principal leadership. She was elevated under the platform of the National Democratic Congress, […] 2baba’s wife Natasha emerges Edo House of Assembly Minority Leader

‎A 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command over the alleged killing of his 60-year-old mother, Mrs Olufunke Amoo, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. ‎The incident happened on Sunday, at the deceased’s residence in the Powerline area, along the Ore-Okitipupa Road, where she was reportedly […]

Niger Tornadoes have beefed up their squad with the signing of Usman Audu, DAILY POST reports. Audu joined the Ikon Allah Boys from El-Kanemi Warriors. He reunited with Kabiru Dogo who was his coach at El-Kanemi Warriors last season. Audu played a key role in the Borno Army’s President Federation Cup triumph last season. DAILY […] NPFL: Niger Tornadoes snap up Audu from El-Kanemi Warriors 

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted mass abduction by terrorists led by a suspected kingpin, Mallam Shuaibu, in Unguwar Rogo Village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A security personnel involved in the rescue operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak […]

‎Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and reality icon/SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian have transitioned from decade-long platonic friends into one of 2026’s most talked-about high-profile couples. ‎Kim’s ex-husband and father of her children, Kanye West, has weighed in on her relationship with Lewis Hamilton. ‎When he was asked about the sportsman’s relationship with Kim […]

The federal government has inaugurated a joint task team with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to strengthen transparency, accountability and preventive measures in the management of health-sector resources, particularly the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted mass abduction by terrorists in Unguwar Rogo Village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, rescuing nine civilians, including an infant. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a distress call alerting troops that terrorists had invaded the […]

The Islamic Republic of Iran is considering a more offensive approach to the war with the United States as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington expires. Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), told state television on Sunday night that his forces were ready to […]

Gombe State governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has challenged the new owners of Ashaka Cement Company Limited to take responsibility for roads damaged by heavy trucks transporting cement and other materials to and from the company. Governor Yahaya made the demand on Monday when he received the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HBM […]

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, has described the outcome of the Osun State election as proof that Nigerians are demanding genuine change.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Gombe said the result should serve as a warning to the ruling APC ahead of […]

A calibration flight carrying seven aviation experts has arrived at Gusau International Airport, marking another milestone towards the full operationalisation of the airport. The flight landed on Monday, August 17, 2026. Officials who received the team include the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Amiru Musa Anka; Managing Director of the Airport, […]