Gunmen kill monarch in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has said gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Akure, said the incident occurred on Wednesday at […]
Use Ramadan, Lent to strengthen national unity, Shettima, wife urge Nigerians
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to use the concurrent observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season to strengthen national unity and demonstrate practical compassion toward fellow citizens. In a statement on Thursday, Shettima, described the period as an opportunity for both spiritual renewal and collective nation-building. Also, the wife of the Vice-President, […]
FAAN bans cash transactions for revenue payments
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned cash transactions for all services nationwide effective Feb. 28, This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire on Thursday in Lagos. FAAN said that the reaffirmation became necessary after executives of the […]
APC urges opposition not to distort Electoral Act over Tinubu’s assent
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday cautioned opposition parties against misleading narratives over President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the amended Electoral Act 2026 passed by the National Assembly. According to the party governance “transcends emotion” and should not be reduced to “digital propaganda and orchestrated hysteria.” The Lagos APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, […]
Only military, economic exhaustion ‘ll end Ukraine war, says German Chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced skepticism about the prospects of a swift negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. He said the conflict was likely to conclude only when one side is either militarily or economically exhausted. “In my assessment, this war will only end when one of the two sides is […]
Tinubu signs executive order for direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to federation account
President Bola Tinubu has issued an executive order to safeguard and enhance oil and gas revenues for the Federation, curb wasteful spending, eliminate duplicative structures in this critical sector of the national economy, and redirect resources for the benefit of the Nigerian people. The President signed the EO in pursuance of Section 5 of […]
Ramadan offers opportunity to reunite in peace, stability, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said the 2026 Ramadan, which coincides with the Christian Lenten season, offers Nigerians a unique opportunity to reunite and promote peace and stability in the country. He stated this while declaring open the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja. “Fellow Muslims, coincidentally, this Ramadan […]
Tinubu, German Chancellor to collaborate on security, power
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between the two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. President Tinubu and […]
BREAKING: Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law
President Bola Tinubu on has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law. This is coming a few days after the Independent National Electoral Commission released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The signing took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, around 5:00 pm on Wednesday, with principal officers of the National […]
