A mother, Mrs Comfort Ezekiel, has narrated the harrowing experience she and her daughter endured during their 52 days in captivity after bandits abducted them from their community in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State. Speaking amid tears during an interview with LEADERSHIP, Comfort said the ordeal she and her daughter endured did not […]

More than three decades after the military dictatorship of late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, one of the regime’s most controversial security officers, Col. Frank Omenka (rtd), has publicly defended his role during the era widely associated with arbitrary detentions, torture and gross human rights abuses. Speaking during a webinar hosted by The Experimental […]

The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) Abuja Branch has called on its members to play a leading role in the fight against drug abuse, warning that the crisis now threatens the country’s future, with women most at risk. At a capacity-building workshop in Abuja to mark the 2026 World Anti-Drug Abuse […]

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), has expanded the distribution of humanitarian relief materials donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) to vulnerable households across Taraba State. The exercise, which was flagged off in Jalingo, targets victims of floods, fire disasters, windstorms […]

Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo is celebrating two years of marriage. To commemorate the occasion, the actress shared moments from their wedding ceremony on Instagram and reflected on the lessons she has learned since exchanging vows. Looking back on the milestone, Biodun said it has been a journey filled with gratitude and growth. “Two years ago, [...]

Actor Baba Ijesha and his wife, Luminee, are preparing for a grand celebration as they unveil plans for their son’s naming ceremony. The couple announced on Instagram that the event will take place on August 27, 2026, and opened attendance to supporters and well-wishers. They also released details of the ceremony’s asoebi packages, fixing the [...]

The Federal Controller also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer be allowed.

In fulfillment of his pledge, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State,  has relocated Tolulope Aderogba, the widow of a  slain Accord Party  (AP)  member and her four children to Osogbo,  the state capital, for protection and care. The post Esa Oke killing: Adeleke relocates Aderogba’s widow, kids to Osogbo, grants scholarship appeared first on Tribune Online.

Tension has mounted in Nimo community, Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, over plans by the local government to remodel the community’s market, popularly known as “Oye Nimo”. A group of indigenous daughters of the community, under the aegis of “Umuada Nimo General Assembly,” at the weekend staged a protest against the manner in which the local […]

Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has described the translation of the Holy Qur’an into the Nupe language as a landmark achievement that will deepen the understanding of Islam and strengthen the spiritual lives of millions of Nupe-speaking Muslims. Babangida, who was represented by pro-chancellor, Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM) Prof. Mohammed Kuta-Yahaya,  […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members nationwide, while declaring an industrial dispute with the government. The decision was reached during the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, 27 […]

As Nigerians joined the rest of the world to mark the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, the figures presented by the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja could not have arrived at a more […]

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has secured prime land in 28 states across Nigeria as part of its ongoing drive to expand access to affordable housing and strengthen its presence across the country. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the FHA Green City Estate in Abuja, the Executive Director of Estate Services, Ezekiel Etuk, who […]

As volatility persists in the Nigerian equities market, analysts have urged investors to trade cautiously and target stocks with solid fundamentals and compelling valuations. The advice comes amid sustained sell-offs that have eroded market capitalisation, with market players prioritising earnings strength and dividend yield over speculative plays in the near term. Speaking on the market […]

Every harvest season, millions of tonnes of cassava leave Nigerian farms and find their way into homes across the country as Garri, Fufu, Lafun, starch, and other staple foods that have sustained generations of Nigerians. By the next planting season, the cycle begins again, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as the world’s largest producer of cassava. Yet […]

The APC stated that successful candidates will be formally notified through the party’s official channels, and certificates of return will be issued thereafter. The post APC Disowns Purported List of Successful Candidates, Labels It Fake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s growing population of over 240 million and expanding economy continue to fuel rising demand for reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, even as millions remain without access to power. According to the Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2026, published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the World […]

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has charged newly ordained deacons and priests to make the family their foremost mission field, stressing that strong homes are essential to addressing Nigeria’s prevailing economic and security challenges. Ndukuba gave the charge on Sunday during the Trinity Diaconate and Priesthood […]

The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, describing the proposed legislation as a product of national consensus aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening security challenges rather than political expediency. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), stated this in a statement […]

Residents of Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory and Mararaba in Nasarawa State have commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sustained operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and crude oil theft, describing the military’s efforts as critical to national security and economic stability. The commendation was made during a Peace and Development Rally organised by […]

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the horrific mob lynching of Ummulkhair at Maraban Jos in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state. The Sultan, who expressed shock over the incident, warned against Nigeria’s descent into lawless barbarism. In a statement issued […]

| We’re adjusting prices based on commercial considerations – Marketers By Nse Anthony-Uko, Abuja, and Chika Izuora, Lagos The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned refiners, importers, depot operators, marketers and retail outlet owners against exploiting consumers after finding only marginal reductions in the prices of petroleum products despite a sharp fall […]

Boldness, be my friend. Arm me, audacity, from head to foot.” Some live by that Shakespearean creed. They say aloud what society only whispers. They speak the unsayable, damn the world and make a difference. The post Katsina terrorists went to Mecca appeared first on Tribune Online.

“The Federal Police Service shall temporarily intervene in the internal security affairs of a state and shall, to the extent necessary, assume specified operational responsibility, including temporary operational command of a State Police Service or any part thereof...” (Section 214(10). The post The President’s Police appeared first on Tribune Online.

  The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest revolving fund to improve access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the agency adopting an association-based lending model to strengthen accountability, improve loan recovery and expand financial inclusion. SMEDAN director-general, Charles Odii, announced the […]

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and senator representing Bayelsa west, says the party has not been deregistered despite the recent ruling of a federal high court in Lokoja, Kogi state. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television, Dickson said the party disagreed with the legal basis of the […] The post NDC Hasn’t Been Deregistered Despite Lokoja Court Ruling – Seriake Dickson appeared first on OsunDefender.

LIKE the proverbial idea whose time has come, everything is building almost inexorably toward the reality of state police in Nigeria, something that, just a few years ago, seemed totally unattainable. The post Before state police comes on stream appeared first on Tribune Online.

Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching and infrastructure had paid off at the 2026 World Cup. Nine of the 10 African qualifiers for the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico have reached the knockout phase. Algeria, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of […]

In the last few weeks and less than two months to the August 15 gubernatorial election, Osun State has returned to a familiar and dangerous script of political thugs on motorcycles, gunshots in broad daylight, destroyed campaign materials, and families burying loved ones, OSUN DEFENDER reports. The ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives […] The post Osun Bleeds Again: Political Violence, Unanswered Deaths, And A State On Edge Before August 15 appeared first on OsunDefender.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has shattered multiple records after an unprecedented group stage that drew more than 4.6 million spectators, confirming the expanded 48-team tournament as the biggest edition in the competition’s history. In a statement released after the conclusion of the group phase, FIFA said the first 72 matches across 16 host cities […]