Author: Philip Adeleke

FG defends revocation of mining licences, accuses firm of peddling false claims

March 15, 2026

The Federal Government has defended its decision to revoke several mineral titles over unpaid statutory fees, accusing a mining firm,...

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You Are Our Nation’s Heroes,’ Oluremi Tinubu Hails Nigerian Mothers

March 15, 2026

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and around...

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Lawmaker Dasuki quits PDP, joins ADC

March 15, 2026

The lawmaker representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic...

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CBN sets 18 as minimum age for BVN registration

March 15, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh directives to banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers aimed at strengthening...

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Tinubu to hold bilateral meeting with Starmer as UK unveils programme for state visit

March 15, 2026

The United Kingdom government has released the programme for the state visit of President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place...

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NSCDC Officer Dies During Ramadan Palliative Distribution In Kano

March 15, 2026

An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an incident during the distribution of...

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PDP: Makinde, Bala, Turaki, others face tough options ahead of 2027

March 15, 2026

Appeal Court ruling has left Nigeria’s main opposition party with only two governors, and their next move could determine whether...

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Iran warns other countries against actions that could worsen war tensions

March 15, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has urged countries not to take actions that could worsen the ongoing conflict involving Iran,...

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ADC fixes April 14 for national convention

March 15, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the timetable for its nationwide congresses and national convention. In a statement on...

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Keyamo to cancel free VIP access at airport gates, laments revenue loss

March 14, 2026

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, says about half of airport revenue is lost to VIPs who pass...

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Benue Attack: Burial Of 13 Victims Postponed Over Missing Mortician

March 14, 2026

The planned burial of 13 victims killed in a recent attack by suspected armed herdsmen in the Turan community, Jato-Aka,...

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Kano Govt approves early payment of March salaries ahead of Eid el-Fitr

March 14, 2026

The Kano State Government has approved the immediate payment of March 2026 salaries to civil servants in the state to...

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BREAKING: UI professor, Akinoso emerges PDP Chairman in Oyo

March 14, 2026

A professor in the department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso, has emerged as the Chairman of...

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Osun PDP group seeks Wike’s intervention

March 14, 2026

A pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, the Reset Group of Osun PDP, has called on...

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Northern States Lead As ADC Ramps Up Membership Drive

March 14, 2026

As the African Democratic Congress (ADC) continues online member registration ahead of the 2027 election, figures from the exercise so...

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Tinubu mourns ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu

March 14, 2026

The Super Eagles have expressed condolences following the death of former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner,...

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Benue: Six bodies recovered as police intensify manhunt after gunmen attack

March 14, 2026

Benue State Police Command has intensified security operations following a deadly attack on farmers in Apa Local Government Area, where...

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Obi Media Office dismisses Bwala’s claims, rejects ‘transactional politics’

March 14, 2026

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has dismissed allegations by presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala that its principal, Peter Obi, sought to engage...

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Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable like his administration

March 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as rigorously as they monitor...

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ADC: 63% poverty is Tinubu’s scorecard

March 13, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described recent reports that Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63% after the removal of...

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Shi’ites stage pro-Iran protests at Abuja national mosque, three states

March 13, 2026

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have staged a protest at the National Mosque...

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BREAKING: ADC files suit to stop Ireti Kingibe from claiming membership amid suspension

March 13, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to...

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Senate will pass 2026 appropriation bill on March 31, says Akpabio

March 13, 2026

Senate Press Godswill Akpabio says the upper legislative chamber will pass the 2026 appropriation bill on March 31. Akpabio spoke...

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Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N1,175/litre as crude spikes

March 13, 2026

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier...

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CBN directs banks to block loan defaulters from accessing credit facilities

March 13, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked commercial banks to restrict loan defaulters, specifically large-ticket obligors, from accessing credit...

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Omisore drops court case challenging APC gov primary in Osun

March 13, 2026

The campaign organisation of former senator Iyiola Omisore says he has already withdrawn the lawsuit he filed over the disqualification...

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I’m not thinking of another election, court cases are distractions – Aiyedatiwa

March 13, 2026

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed claims that he is pursuing re-election, describing the suggestion as premature and the...

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UK announces road closures, no-fly zones for Tinubu’s state visit

March 13, 2026

Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for...

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Court grants ICPC permission to analyse devices seized from el-Rufai’s residence

March 13, 2026

A federal high court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to...

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Ireti Kingibe not suspended – ADC dismisses reports

March 12, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended from the party, describing the...

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