The federal government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed assorted food and clothing materials to the victims of this year’s flood in Ogbaru federal constituency of Anambra State. The items brought for distribution to the flood victims included 400 bags of 25kg of rice, 400 bags of 25kg of beans, 200 cartons […]

Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has responded to social media users criticising him for openly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The actor has recently shared videos on his social media platforms showing him participating in and hosting political rallies in different parts of the country as support groups mobilise [...]

The Kogi State government is to recruit more civil servants in the state following a shortfall in the number of personnel. The state currently has approximately 63,870 employees across the state and local government workforce, down from the previous figure of 88,973 workers, following a verification exercise conducted under the immediate past administration of Alhaji […]

Factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has expressed confidence that the party will overcome its lingering leadership crisis and win the 2027 general elections. Turaki said the party would not succumb to what he described as attempts by undemocratic forces to undermine its existence, insisting that the PDP remained a […]

Plateau State governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, has vowed to protect members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state, assuring them that his administration would continue to work with security agencies to guarantee their safety and welfare. Mutfwang gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream II […]

Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending insecurity in Matazu local government area of the state, promising to strengthen security operations and sustain collaboration with traditional rulers and community stakeholders to protect lives and property. He gave the assurance yesterday during a visit to the district head of […]

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The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, has seized about 3,180,000 suspected pregabalin capsules in Sabon Gari, Kano State. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary, Media and Publicity Committee of the agency, Lamara Garba, on Saturday in Kano. According to him, barely 24 hours after Kano State […]

The President of Rotary International, Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, has called on Nigerians to embrace grassroots-driven peacebuilding, institutional reforms and national unity, saying lasting peace cannot be achieved through military intervention and government institutions alone. Babalola said sustainable peace must be nurtured from the foundation of society through collective commitment, mutual understanding, justice and inclusive development. […]

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has predicted total victory for President Bola Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the South South geo-political zone. Akpabio stated this yesterday in his remarks at the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition rally held inside the mainbowl of the Adokie Amasiemeka Stadium, in Port Harcourt, […]

Emir Muhammad Sanusi II of Kano has praised the APC-led government for returning the country to meaningful economic growth, which he put at 4.5 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2026. His only caution is the impact the government’s reforms have had on Nigerians at the bottom of the pyramid. Atedo Peterside, […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to combat child abuse, neglect and exploitation by equipping community leaders and grassroots stakeholders with skills to identify, prevent and respond to violations of children’s rights. The initiative, being implemented through the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, seeks to establish stronger community-based child protection structures that will […]

The Kebbi State government has taken over the orphanage in Argungu, Argungu local government area established by a philanthropist three years ago. Speaking during the handing over ceremony Governor Nasir Idris, represented by his deputy, Senator Abubakar Umar Tafidan Kabi, commended the philanthropist and assured that the facility would be integrated into the budgetary provisions […]

In recent days, Ikeja Electric, the power company tasked with providing residents of Lagos State with electricity, has spent more time apologising than delivering the service it is meant to provide. On Thursday, the company issued yet another public apology to its customers after it failed again to supply the expected minimum of 20 hours […] The post Eight Apologies, Little Relief: The Reality of Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

There was a time when a particular colour was enough to tell people who she was. It appeared in her hair, clothes, accessories and almost everything associated with her public image. It became so familiar that seeing her without it felt unusual. For years, it was difficult to separate the Nigerian DJ from the colour […] The post Why DJ Cuppy Is Moving Beyond Pink After 17 Years appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The intersection of politics and the Nigerian film industry took centre stage in Lagos on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as political figures, entertainers, filmmakers and other guests gathered for the premiere of a new biographical film. The event attracted attention because of the public figure at its centre and the prominent personalities associated with the […] The post Obafemi Hamzat Biopic: Cast, Premiere, Guests and Film Details appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Federal Government has outlined the procedures for confirming eligibility, accepting and withdrawing its N50,000 household relief grant, while warning recipients to be cautious of fraudsters attempting to take advantage of the intervention. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), administered by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is intended to […] The post N50,000 FG Grant: 13 Things to Know Before Collecting the Relief Fund appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Federal High Court judgment invalidating Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate has introduced fresh uncertainty into Nigeria’s 2027 election, while raising questions about whether Peter Obi could benefit from the former vice-president’s legal predicament. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, nullified the leadership of the ADC […] The post Atiku’s ADC Court Setback: 5 Ways Obi Could Benefit Ahead of 2027 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.