The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sen. (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated former Senate Leader, Sen. Teslim Folarin, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a pillar of the party. Alli, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described Folarin as an exceptional political leader, distinguished statesman and an enduring [...]

An advocacy group, Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI), has charged the governorship candidates in the 2027 elections to look beyond political parties and campaign promises and focus on the kind of Rivers State citizens want to live in. RPI Convener, Obinna Ebogidi, gave the charge on Friday in Port Harcourt, while speaking during the Rivers 2027 […]

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to begin attending Dunamis International Gospel Centre following the commissioning of a pedestrian bridge constructed by the church in Abuja. Wike made the declaration while speaking at the commissioning ceremony, where he expressed appreciation to the church’s leadership for its […]

Beyond the review of the existing air services agreement, the two countries also explored other potential areas of cooperation. The post Nigeria, Russia Review 1967 Bilateral Air Services Agreement appeared first on Channels Television.

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces killed 217 terrorists, arrested 333 suspected terrorists and rescued 349 kidnapped victims across the country in October 2026, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday, adding that 70 insurgents surrendered to troops during […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended Peter Obi’s pledge to serve only one four-year presidential term if elected in 2027, dismissing former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha’s description of the proposal as “a four-year gambling”. The party described the pledge as a constitutional commitment to performance, national stability and leadership accountability, insisting that it […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a 150 per cent increase in operational overheads for its state offices as part of measures to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while receiving the ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission at the commission’s national […]

Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday, lauded the foundation for the construction of an ultra-modern General Hospital in The post Okpebholo takes healthcare to grassroots, breaks ground for Iguobazuwa Hospital appeared first on Tribune Online.

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has pledged to tackle high interest rates and improve access to long-term financing as part of efforts to boost industrialisation, expand businesses and create jobs in the Southeast if he emerges victorious cone 2027. The Oyo State Governor, who spoke […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s clearance of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, to contest the 2027 Gombe State governorship election has triggered jubilation among his supporters, while political opponents insist that his legal battles are far from over. A few minutes after the clearance news emerged, Pantami’s […]

The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State, Doris Ogala, apologised to Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday for her unruly behaviour during Wednesday’s proceedings. However, the court returned the Nollywood actress-turned-politician to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after adjourning its ruling on her bail application until November […]

  Representatives of political parties participating in the forthcoming December 29, 2026 Local Government Councils Election in Oyo State have examined their respective party logos on the ballot paper specimens ahead of the election. The representatives converged at the headquarters of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) in Ibadan to verify the accuracy of […]

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to The post Primate Ayodele sends warning to Tinubu’s govt over state police appeared first on Tribune Online.

Threatens 3-Day Strike, Picketing Of UBA The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve the continued withholding of statutory allocations due to local government councils in the state. In a communique signed by its chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, after its State Executive […] The post NLC Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To FG Over Withheld Osun LG Allocations appeared first on OsunDefender.

All is set for the Ubahuagboba Ubahu Okija Youth Election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, as the Electoral Committee, led by Dr. Frank Igbojindu, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Akpoazaa Group, intensifies preparations for a peaceful, transparent and credible electoral exercise. The election, which will take place at Obom Ubahuagboba by […]

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has "reacted very well" following the disappointment of the Ballon d'Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. The post Flick praises Yamal ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or appeared first on Vanguard News.

The operations, conducted between Sept. 30 and Oct. 30, involved sustained kinetic and non-kinetic efforts across the country’s security theatres.

The Akwa Ibom State government has expressed its commitment to boosting small scale businesses, disclosing that so far, N2 billion had been disbursed to 3,496 traders across 31 local government areas to encourage commercial activities in rural communities. Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Capt. Iniobong Ekong, disclosed that N31 billion was earmarked in 2026 as […]

OPay has raised $304 million by selling 16 million American depositary shares at $19 each. through its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, putting its valuation at approximately $4 billion. The company marked the milestone on Friday by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with its Co-Chief Executive […]

At least 14 people, including children, pregnant women and students, have been killed following multiple drone strikes on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region. The post Ethiopia Drone Strikes Hit Displacement Camp, Kill At Least 14, Injure 22, Including Children, Pregnant Women appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The 2026 national ranking of Nigerian tertiary institutions is progressing satisfactorily and will culminate in the release of The post 2026 Nigerian tertiary education ranking on course – NiTERAC boss appeared first on Tribune Online.

For having a carnal relationship with his own biological daughter, age 14, a randy father, Samuel Adesina, 47 year-old, has been sentenced to spend 30 years behind bars. LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered that the convict, a native of Ondo State, committed the offences at his residence on Aka Itiam Road, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. […]