Ajose targets 3.5m Lagos votes as APC House project begins in Badagry
Mr Samuel Ajose, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has begun the construction of a party federation house in Badagry to strengthen unity ahead of 2027. Ajose, a former governorship aspirant popularly known as ‘SMA Gold’, laid the foundation of the SMA Badagry Federation House in […]
Experts seek stronger action against rising drug abuse
Experts have called on parents, community leaders, educators and other stakeholders to adopt proactive measures to tackle the growing prevalence of drug abuse, particularly among young people. They made the call during interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), an […]
Nigeria extends screening of citizens willing to depart South Africa
Nigeria has extended the screening of its citizens, who are willing to be evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the country, to Wednesday. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, President Bola Tinubu […]
PDP crisis: Wabara, Babangida Aliyu, Jerry Gana, others sue INEC, demand recognition
The Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has instituted a suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding recognition of its interim National Working Committee (NWC). The BoT and the PDP, in a fresh suit, sought an order compelling INEC to, forthwith, update its records and […]
Govt won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits, Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will intensify efforts to ease the economic hardship facing citizens while remaining resolute in tackling insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across the country. Tinubu gave the assurance in a message delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation […]
Tinubu celebrates NSIA chairman Ogunsanya at 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), on his 60th birthday. The President joined his family, friends, colleagues, and the Nigerian business community in celebrating a distinguished corporate leader whose career has been defined by excellence, discipline, innovation, and […]
Tinubu eulogises NAN MD Ali M. Ali at 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on his 60th birthday (June 7, 2026). The President rejoiced with Ali, a distinguished journalist and administrator, who has brought extensive experience, skills, and an influential network to further strengthen the mandate of the […]
Oyo abductions: Mixed reactions over Oyo Speaker’s non-negotiation stance
Mixed reactions have trailed the Oyo Assembly Speaker’s call for the state government not to negotiate with the Oriire abductors. The respondents expressed their opinions in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday. NAN recalls that the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, on Wednesday, took a firm, non-negotiable stance […]
NAWOJ trains Bauchi girls on menstrual hygiene management
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has trained girls on the production of reusable sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene in Bauchi State. The Chairlady, Rashida Yusuf, said this on Saturday during the one-day training exercise at Liman Katagum village in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. She said the exercise is […]
Police nab two in Ogun over Edo killing, abduction
The Police Command in Ogun State, said it has arrested two suspects in Ijebu-Ode allegedly linked with a kidnapping and murder case in Edo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta. He said the suspects were arrested at the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode following intelligence-driven […]
