…Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of giving tax incentives and other benefits to oil companies while Nigerians continue to struggle with high petrol prices and the rising cost of living. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, made the allegation in a statemen…

…as president of the charity before joining its board of directors in 2023, remains an active and avid supporter of African Parks."The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board," the spokesman said."His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and h…

…for Ukraine while avoiding an incident serious enough to trigger Article 5, NATO's collective-defence clause.The latest case involves Milrem Robotics, an Estonian drone manufacturer that supplies equipment to Ukraine. A building belonging to the Tallinn-based company was set on fire in Tallinn on August 15. Estonia is…

The National Rebirth Agenda called out the Ondo Redemption Front as a politically motivated group working to undermine Governor Lucky AiyedatiwaThe group cited about 190km of roads, 2,100 teachers recruited, and upgrades to over 100 health centres as proof of the governor's recordNational Rebirth Agenda urged those beh…

…be surprised if, in his good conscience, he will lead a campaign whose principal objective is to secure the continuation of a government under which many of the people he once governed, and other innocent Nigerians, remain trapped in these challenges,” he said. Kwankwaso described the 2027 election as a contest between…

…“The suspension was not arbitrary. It was a grassroots decision driven by the Ward Executives in Tube Ward, ratified by the Ipokia Local Government Area and formally approved by the Ogun State Working Committee. “His suspension was ratified by the Ogun State Working Committee and communicated to the National Headquarte…

…around the Tinubu-led government, describing the period ahead as one requiring collective resolve.Security mandate remains unchanged, minister saysDespite taking on campaign duties, General Musa was firm that his constitutional responsibilities at the Ministry of Defence would not be set aside. He said all ongoing mili…

…Akosile. The governor said Ayinde, who has served as Chief of Staff for two consecutive terms, had demonstrated leadership, competence and commitment in the discharge of his responsibilities. Sanwo-Olu also commended Ayinde’s contributions to the success of his administration, particularly his role in governance, polit…

…Congress (ADC) in Benue State, Herman Hembe, has kicked against the exclusion of the Tiv ethnic group from the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The All Progressives Congress had, at the weekend, released the complete membership list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Our cor…

…unsustainable, including fiscal pressures, fuel scarcity, market distortions and incentives for arbitrage. “Restoring subsidy would almost instantly return Nigeria to the economic conditions of 2022, recreating the same fiscal pressures, distortions, scarcity and incentives for arbitrage that made the old system unsust…

…produce the next member to represent the constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. “My aspiration is not about personal ambition, but about equity, inclusion and purposeful leadership that ensures every community in the constituency is seen, heard and feels valued,” she said. Benue ADC NASS aspirant, Lilian…

…also referenced the case of Halima Shehu, a former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), whom he said had raised concerns about alleged fraud but was subsequently subjected to attacks. “Nigeria’s democracy is full of irony and shamelessness, wher…

…to maintain "roadworthy" cars when the infrastructure itself is unmotorable and actively damages vehicles. Speaking via his Instagram story, he urged the government to immediately declare a state of emergency on southern road networks to address the worsening infrastructure crisis. Read his post below by Linda Ikeji at…

…January 1 and his March crash. Prosecutors and Woods' attorney have agreed to a protective order that limits the release of any hospital or prescription records to the State Attorney's Office, law enforcement, state experts, and the defense. Woods was closing in on a return to golf and was widely expected to compete at…

…the couple to pay for a course of weight-loss drugs. She was later exposed when a relative of the couple raised an alarm that she was convinced that Oliveira was older than she claimed. Through research online, she found reports from 2023 of someone called Amanda who had run a similar deception in Rio de Janeiro. It wa…

…neglected the community for years before introducing what it described as politically motivated assistance ahead of the 2027 elections. It said, “They are simply asking why a government that has neglected them for seven years suddenly remembers them a few months to another election with women leader Greek gifts.” The P…

…(ATBUTH) Bauchi, where he was confirmed d3ad by the doctor on duty. "The Command's operatives attached to 'A' Division Township swiftly responded, arrested the suspect, and recovered the knife used as exhibit in the commission of the crime. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. "The suspec…

…of his family, the Ogun State Government, and the people of the state to Ogogo's relatives, the Ilaro community, and the wider entertainment industry.He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the actor's shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and give those he left behind the strength to bear the loss.Ogogo, daug…

…Constituency," he said.He also pointed to INEC's revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections as evidence that the court needed to act without delay, warning that ballot papers could be printed with the substituted candidate's name before any judgment was delivered."If this suit is not gr…

…Court of Appeal held. It also held that Adedamola’s nomination became complete and effective when INEC received his completed Form EC9 and accompanying documents from Turaki. That gives the Turaki camp something more substantial than a political talking point: an appellate court has upheld the validity of a party proce…

…election. The presidential aide added that Atiku’s hypocrisy was an insult to the collective intelligence of a resilient populace navigating global economic headwinds. According to him, the “desperate gambit” would fail, and all citizens of conscience must rise up to soundly repudiate such political innuendo. Respondin…

…pension scheme have given the government 21 days to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance, threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the demand in a letter dated August 21, 2026,…

…six suspected members of the group during a prolonged gun battle. One security operative was also killed in the operation, while another sustained injuries after an explosive device suspected to have been planted in the area detonated. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a s…

…The agency also received 41,716,214 Currency Transaction Reports and 10,513 Suspicious Activity Reports during the year. “During the review period, the NFIU received a total of 41,716,214 CTRs, 42,082 STRs, and 10,513 SARs,” the report stated. The NFIU said its reporting framework covers threshold-based transactions, s…

…at addressing long-standing constraints to investment and economic growth. “The objective is to use improved fiscal capacity to address infrastructure constraints that limit investment, productivity and economic growth,” the report stated. The spending comes as the Federal Government pushes ahead with major road and tr…