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BAT movement appoints Kano state governor national patron
(L) Kano State Governor and (R) Alhaji Mahmoud Sheriff.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Movement, a political advocacy organisation, has appointed Kano State Governor...
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ACF urges transparency in Nigeria–US minerals deal
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged full disclosure of Nigeria’s reported critical minerals agreement with the United States signed on Sept. 23.
The call...
POLITICS
BAT movement appoints Kano state governor national patron
(L) Kano State Governor and (R) Alhaji Mahmoud Sheriff.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Movement, a political advocacy organisation, has appointed Kano State Governor...
2027: FCT secured for Tinubu as APC, PDP join forces –...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the territory is firmly secured for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027,...
APC dismisses alleged plot to assassinate Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar.
Mr...
METRO
Tinubu’s govt delivers first lot of 118km Abuja-Kano Expressway – Minister...
The Federal Government has inaugurated the 118-kilometre first lot of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway, while work on the 164-kilometre second lot “is nearing completion,” an...
Nigeria loses billions of Naira to untitled land – Surveyor
An estate surveyor, Chidi Ubosi, says Nigeria is losing billions of Naira in untapped economic value because less than eight per cent of its...
Lagos seeks effective implementation of transport policy
Transport
The Lagos State Government has called for effective implementation of its transport policies to improve connectivity, traffic management and sustainable urban mobility.
The Permanent...
NATIONAL
Tinubu nominates 4 INEC national commissioners, 2 RECs
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies...
Nigeria wins UN Human Rights Council seat with 172 votes
Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
The country secured 172 votes during...
Ibrahim pushes continuous UN reform, stronger accountability
Chairman of the UN Administrative and Budgetary Committee, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for continuous reform of the United Nations, saying institutional...
SPORTS
Ace athletes Isah, Godwin emerge winners of 2026 Abuja Bikers’ Race
reports that the athletes finished first in their respective categories at the fifth edition of the tournament held on Saturday at the Federal Secretariat...
Customs appoints Jonah Adamu supervising Volleyball Coach
Appointment
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed former Nigeria international, Jonah Adamu, as the supervising head coach of its men’s and women’s volleyball...
Basketball: Mustapha denies EFCC arrest, ₦500bn misappropriation allegations
Allegation
Abdullahi Mustapha, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has denied allegations of arrest and financial misappropriation, describing them as attempts to...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
AIFF director urges Nollywood filmmakers to embrace AI to scale up...
AI
, the Director of Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF), has urged Nigerian filmmakers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a creative tool to build...
FG to develop soft power diplomacy model around music, tourism, culture
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it will develop a soft power diplomacy model built on music, entertainment, tourism and other aspects of...
Foundation unveils initiative to promote African trade, tourism
Carnival
An NGO, I Believe Cultural and Social Development Foundation, has unveiled an initiative aimed at promoting African trade, tourism and cultural diversity.
The News...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound drug consignments at Kano airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound consignment of skunk at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano state.
The agency...
Troops rescue kidnapped victim, recover N10m ransom in Kano
Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation MESA, have rescued a kidnapped victim and neutralised two suspected kidnappers.
The troops also recovered N10 million...
Navy, NDLEA raid illicit drug hub, arrest 10 suspects
illicit substances recovered by operatives of the two agencies.
The Nigerian Navy and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 10 suspects...
LAW & JUSTICE
Court dismisses suit seeking registration of new political party
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a political association as...
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s New Legal Year ceremony
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, has announced a boycott of all activities for...
ICPC tracks 14 projects worth N431.8m in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday tracked 14 projects valued at approximately N431.8 million across Sokoto state.
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