2027: Oyo APC presents Alli, 49 other candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Friday, formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli was formally presented as the party’s governorship candidate. Speaking at the ceremony held at […]
Uber’s exit unrelated to airport car hire system, says FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to with the new Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS). Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lagos. She said that Uber’s decision to leave the Nigerian market was […]
President mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46 years of visionary reign
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the demise of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, who died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The President through Mr Bayo Onanuga his Media Adviser said, he received with profound sadness the news of the passing […]
Tinubu congratulates ex First Bank CEO on installation as Balogun of Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Oloye Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, former Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, on his formal installation as the Balogun of Oyo by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. The installation event will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The President […]
NYSC extends service year of 27 corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of 27 corps members for various acts of indiscipline in Osun. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, disclosed this during a low-key Passing-Out Parade (POP) for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members on Thursday in Osogbo. Kubiangha also […]
Alake advocates stronger community action against illegal mining
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged Kogi communities to intensify efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation. Alake made the call while addressing Concerned Kogi Youths Against Environmental Degradation at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The youths protested environmental damage allegedly caused by mining activities in Ankpa and Omala Local […]
Police recover firearms, stolen vehicles, counterfeit dollars
The Police Command in Kaduna State has recovered 10 firearms, two stolen vehicles and 332 suspected counterfeit U.S. dollar notes in clearance operations across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan. Hassan said the recoveries were made during operations conducted between Aug. 31 […]
Army pledges neutrality, reassures Nigerians on election security
The Nigerian Army has assured citizens that its personnel will maintain strict neutrality and professionalism, and adherence to constitutional mandates when called upon to support civil authorities during the 2027 elections. The Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala , Brig.-Gen. Friday Onu, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abeokuta at a sensitisation lecture on the […]
Customs hands over N3.95bn illicit drugs, mercury to NDLEA, NESREA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, on Thursday handed over illicit drugs and mercury worth N3.95 billion, as well as three suspects, to relevant agencies for further investigation and prosecution. The Customs Area Controller of the unit, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, disclosed this at a briefing with newsmen in Lagos. […]
Govt seeks stronger real estate sector contribution to GDP
The Federal Government has said it is working to reposition Nigeria’s real estate sector to become one of the top three contributors to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, disclosed this in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr Badamasi […]
