The African Democratic Congress has alleged that security agencies are planning to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election. The party warned that any such action could heighten political tensions and undermine confidence in the electoral process. The ADC urged authorities to follow established legal procedures if Aregbesola is required […] The post ADC Alleges Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Ahead of Saturday’s Osun Election appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Paul Uwadima, Abuja The Accord Party has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over an alleged inciting statement against members and supporters of the party ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August […]

Senator representing Osun-East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, was yesterday questioned by the Osun State Police Command for about two hours over an alleged inciting statement ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The post Inciting comments: Police grill Fadahunsi for 2hrs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from basketball after an 18-year NBA career. The nine-time All-Star leaves the NBA as its all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209. Westbrook also ranks fifth in career assists with 10,351 and won the 2016-17 MVP award with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 37-year-old spent his final NBA season with […] The post Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18-Year NBA Career appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerian youths to move beyond complaining about poor governance and prepare themselves to take over leadership positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the call on Wednesday while addressing the ADC National Youth Leadership Summit in Abuja, […]

The Wike-backed National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Ibrahim Bala-Aboki, has unveiled a youth skills-development initiative expected to train thousands of young Nigerians and called on youths to take a more active role in politics and democratic governance by shunning voter apathy. Bala-Aboki made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while […]

Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Matthew Yomi Kolawole, is set to organise a major political rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed rally is expected to bring together political leaders, supporters, youths, […]

The Rivers State Government has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is not at loggerheads with members of the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which is currently before the House. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzechi, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening, said Fubara was instead […]

HOW much more money must Nigeria spend reforming electricity before Nigerians actually get it? That question has become unavoidable following reports that about ₦10 trillion in public finance has either been spent, committed or trapped in various interventions across the electricity-sector value chain. The post Still on power reform without power appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission has commenced early preparations for the 2027 Hajj exercise, with a focus on improving the registration process, strengthening transparency and ensuring a smooth pilgrimage experience for intending pilgrims. The Acting Executive Chairman of the Commission, Malam Abubakar Salihu, disclosed this while presiding over an emergency meeting of the […]

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the Yola Campus of the Nigerian Law School remains functional, well-equipped and developed to the required standard. Governor Fintiri stated this when he received the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Olugbemi Sola, who led a delegation on a courtesy […]

As countries across Africa search for sustainable ways to finance higher education, Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is increasingly attracting attention beyond the country’s borders. The latest interest has come from The Gambia, where the government is looking to draw lessons from Nigeria’s experience as it develops a new funding institution for its tertiary […]

Regional Manager, Nigeria  Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Lagos Office, Mrs Olubukola Teriba, has bagged the Women In Logistics And Transport (WILAT) Aviation Role Model Award, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the aviation industry and commitment to mentoring women in the sector. The post WILAT honours NCAA regional manager appeared first on Tribune Online.

Like most Nigerian Muslims, let me state without any equivocation that Sheikh Yahaya Sani Jingir—who recently made controversial remarks describing non-Muslims in unacceptable terms—did not speak for me, nor does he represent the majority of the more than 120 million Muslims in Nigeria. Jingir speaks only for himself and his own self-serving motives. Granted, Sheikh […]

A political pressure group,  Bayelsa Rescue Mission (BRM), has accused the administration of Governor Douye Diri of marginalising Bayelsa East Senatorial District and parts of Yenagoa local government area in the distribution of key political appointments and positions within the ruling APC. The group said the alleged imbalance could create a growing perception of exclusion […]

The Accord Party has appealed to the European Union (EU) to intervene diplomatically to help de-escalate rising political tension and prevent electoral violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. In a letter dated August 12 and addressed to the EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Nigeria and […]

A former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince  Eze Madumere,  has advised Nigerian   youths to remain focused, acquire relevant skills, embrace education, entrepreneurship, technology and   innovation to become  relevant in Nigeria’s macroeconomic ecosystem. He  emphasised that youths are strategic in building a sustainable and an egalitarian  society. Madumere, who is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  […]

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a drug trafficking syndicate, arrested five suspects and recovered assorted illicit substances. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, who spoke on behalf of the commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare, at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, yesterday, said the breakthrough was achieved through credible […]

Constituents of Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency have called for accountability over federal employment promises made over three years ago, which they say remain largely unfulfilled. The constituents, under the aegis of Concerned Youths and Community Stakeholders from the two local government areas of Boki and Ikom, said the pledges to facilitate federal jobs for qualified indigenes […]

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to women’s political representation, declaring that women would no longer settle for the 35 percent affirmative action target declared in Beijing. Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the assertion yesterday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, when she addressed participants […]

A thriving night market has quietly sprung up within the vicinity of the ongoing reconstruction project at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The post The unintended night economy at Lagos Airport appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said Nigeria’s higher education system is on course to become a hub for innovation, research, entrepreneurship and problem-solving by 2036. Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, said this while unveiling the Dqraft National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Transformation Strategy for Higher Education in Nigeria […]

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified Delta State’s technology driven teacher attendance system as an innovation that could offer valuable lessons to states across Nigeria in strengthening accountability and improving learning outcomes. Garba said the Attend360 platform, which monitors teacher attendance, demonstrates how technology can address one […]

Castle Park University, Missouri, United States, has elevated Nigerian public health expert and health specialist, Daniel Jokpoghene Moriah, to the rank of Professor of Public Health (Disaster and Emergency Health) for his contributions to public health scholarship, disaster risk management, occupational health practice and emergency health systems. The promotion was approved by the University Council […]

A high-ranking chief and Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alh Muhammad Aliyu Adebayo, has said Kwara State under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has witnessed unrivaled growth and development through strategic investments in basic infrastructure. Aliyu, the most senior war-lord and member of the kingmakers’ Council in the Emirate, who recalled the ugly experience of the residents in […]

Leader of the Izala Scholars Council and Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, has declared that he would continue to encourage adherents to support Muslim-Muslim ticket. Jingir said he has no regrets over his recent declaration of support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket despite criticisms. In an interview with BBC Hausa monitored in Kaduna, Jingir, explained […]

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has appointed Mr Richard Elesho and Mr Raphael Oni as new media aides to strengthen communication of the ministry’s mandate and the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Elesho was appointed special assistant on Media and Strategic Communications, while Oni will serve as special assistant on Digital […]

The Mercy Corps has commenced a four-day interest-based negotiation training for youths in Katsina State, It is aimed at equipping them with skills to prevent and resolve conflicts in their communities. The training, organised under the Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) Programme, holds  at Katsina Guest Inn. The programme focuses on strengthening the […]

The federal government is expanding its Safe Schools intervention beyond school premises to vulnerable host communities, borderland and riverine areas to strengthen security and resilience around learning centres across the country. The national coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative Nigeria, Hajiya Halima Iliya Ibrahim, disclosed this in Jos, Plateau State at the 4th National Camp […]

The Electoral College Nigeria (ECN) has adapted the Electionville Game, originally developed by the Swedish Institute, to the Nigerian context as part of efforts to make civic education more practical, relatable and engaging for young people. The Nigerian version was piloted at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), with the support of the Embassy of Sweden, […]