…He said, “I want to remind you that the best times of Nigeria have largely emerged under the leadership of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), exemplified by what Baba Obasanjo did as a cornerstone for his successors. Happy days are coming again, very, very soon. In January, a new dawn will break for t…

…aspirants to strengthen the APC. Speaking at the meeting, Mohammed Abdullahi, SAN, commended the participants for their commitment and support, and reaffirmed his determination to work with all stakeholders, irrespective of the outcome of the recently concluded primaries. He said every aspirant remained an important me…

…people, many dressed in matching black attire and caps, gathered in a busy urban area under tents and along streets, with many recording the proceedings on their phones. Iru Ekun, which translates to “leopard’s tail” in Yoruba, is a community-based security initiative founded by Igboho to complement efforts against kid…

…lawmaker said the funds had largely benefited corrupt actors who diverted public money under the cover of petroleum imports.Why Sani opposes fuel subsidy returnThe former senator said the subsidy system had also enabled the smuggling of cheaper Nigerian fuel into neighbouring countries where pump prices were higher, me…

…prepare to vote for the party in the future. According to him, the school project was funded through donations and was being executed with close attention to how the money was spent. VeryDarkMan said N290 million had so far been spent on the project, adding that the expenditure was properly documented. Activist praises…

Actress, Funke Akindele and ex-husband, entertainer JJC Skillz, take their twin boys on vacation to Paris (video) Actress Funke Akindele and her ex-hubby, entertainer Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, are currently in Paris on vacation with their twin boys. The couple, who went their separate ways in June 2022 after s…

…reached a $17 billion settlement agreement that will add mandatory daily use limits for under-18s to its apps, in a lawsuit that accused the social media giant of designing its app to be addictive for teens. Under the terms of the settlement, Meta will be required to introduce a mandatory two-hour daily use limit on te…

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) says there will be no automatic victory for any chairmanship candidate in Saturday, August 29, 2026, local government elections, even where only one candidate is contesting a chairmanship seat. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at a pre-election briefing at…

…Silence is ratification.” Beyond calling on Tinubu to speak, the party also demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Shekwolo by the Inspector-General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS). It said the alleged threat violates Sections 40, 41 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantee freedo…

…intimate, adding that the experience made him realise that men could meet financially independent women who were capable of taking care of themselves. The man argued that some women transfer responsibilities that would normally be handled by their parents to their partners, putting financial pressure on men who are als…

…Gari checkpoint in Mangu at about 5:50 a.m. on August 24, 2026. The troops, operating under Operation HARD KNOCK, intercepted Alfred while he was travelling in a commercial vehicle reportedly en route to Duklin in Bauchi State from Abuja. According to security sources, the troops became suspicious of the motorcycle in…

…the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has defended his leadership credentials, saying his record as governor of Cross River State (1999-2007) demonstrates a commitment to building strong institutions, promoting merit and leaving public office better than he met it. Duke said if…

…Nigeria’s justice and democratic systems. He spoke in an interview with our correspondent on Wednesday, following VDM’s appearance at one of the sessions of the conference. In a statement posted on his Facebook page and titled, “Shame on the NBA,” Lloyd said the association should remain focused on promoting legal exce…

…of the 2027 elections. Udoma said the group’s election security framework was not intended to replace the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) or other statutory security agencies. He said the VGN would instead leverage its grassroots n…

…grassroots. The governor spoke on Wednesday while inaugurating the 14.5-kilometre Agba-Ndele Road and a 239.4-metre bridge linking communities in Emohua and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas of the state. An aerial view of the Agba-Ndele Bridge Project. Photo credit: Rivers state He said the projects, alongside other r…

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…

…a strike that began in February 2011 and ran through to February 2012.Peter Obi defended the doctors' strike when he was the Anambra governor Photo >In the trending video, Obi argued that the fact that the public survived the prolonged stoppage raised a question about the effectiveness of the medical doctors, who were…

…Black Axe traces its origins to the University of Benin in Nigeria, where it was founded in 1977 as part of the Pan-African movement through the Neo Black Movement of Africa. Over the decades, security agencies and human rights organisations have classified it as a "mafia-style gang" involved in cybercrime, trafficatio…

Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, under the All Progressives Congress, has rejected calls for Nigeria to return to the former fuel subsidy regime, describing such a proposal as economically retrogressive, warning that it could undermine the financial gains accruing to governments f…

…sparked a debate online after he publicly berated a mother for placing sliced onions under her baby's feet as a home remedy for a cold. A video of the mother carrying out the traditional practice on her baby made the rounds on social media on Monday, August 25r. Reacting to the video, the Nigerian doctor wrote" Any mum…

…to ⁠appoint another Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania will be undertaken," it said. Nchimbi was earlier the Secretary General of the President's ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi, CCM. He drew criticism from some in the party for remarks in July they considered unnecessary, when he told an event hosted…

…blocks" on app usage before bed and "enhanced age assurance measures" to ensure underage kids can't use Facebook or Instagram, according to a court filing Wednesday, August 26. Meta also agreed to create "additional tools to help parents and guardians to protect their children online" as part of what was described as a…

…to operate without adequate checks."Everything that has to do with the FCT is pushed under the carpet under this Senate," she said. "Wike is taking loans, and he has never come to the Senate for approvals. He only comes to the Senate when it's time for the budget."The senator's remarks paint a picture of a legislature…

…Court over a threat to his life. "My ill-tempered wife beats me whenever we have a misunderstanding," the petitioner, who resides in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, made the allegations in a divorce suit. "My wife no longer behaves like a wife anymore. She is not submissive. She is disrespectful. I have tried my best to resolve…

…the Nepali government. Dozens of multi-storied buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal's districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani…