Author: Philip Adeleke

‘Investigate threats against Seun Okinbaloye, other journalists’, NGE, SERAP tell Tinubu

April 6, 2026

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have condemned the reported threat by...

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Three farmers, herder killed in fresh Plateau attack

April 6, 2026

At least four persons, including three farmers and a herder, have been reported dead following separate violent incidents in Barkin...

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Declare Abaribe’s seat vacant, APGA tells Senate

April 6, 2026

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to declare Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s seat vacant, following his...

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Stray bullet from soldiers’ celebratory shots kills teenager in Maiduguri

April 6, 2026

A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by military personnel during celebratory gunfire at a...

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Suspected herders kill 17 in attack on Benue community

April 6, 2026

At least 17 persons have been reported killed in an attack on the Mbalom community in Gwer-East LGA of Benue...

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Bolaji Abdullahi: Over 500,000 Nigerians have joined ADC since INEC derecognition

April 6, 2026

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says about 500,000 Nigerians have joined the party since...

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INEC directs RECs to suspend plans on voter revalidation exercise

April 5, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and arrangements for the...

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Ex-INEC chairman Jega loses wife

April 5, 2026

The Bayero University, Kano, on Sunday announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, wife of former BUK Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman...

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Nigeria will overcome corruption, says EFCC Chairman

April 5, 2026

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, yesterday said there is strong hope...

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Nigeria will rise again despite challenges – CAN

April 5, 2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, asserting that the country possesses the...

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I’ll serve second term in APC – Gov Yusuf boasts

April 5, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reacted to a viral slogan suggesting he would serve only one term in...

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JUST IN: Terrorists attack Kaduna churches, kill seven, abduct others

April 5, 2026

Terrorists have attacked the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during...

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Resident doctors begin indefinite strike Tuesday

April 4, 2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7,...

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Tinubu unveils Ogun airport

April 4, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Ogun State to commission the Gateway International Airport in Iperu and unveil a...

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11 killed, 50 houses burnt in Nasarawa community clashes

April 4, 2026

The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 residents of Udege Development Area in the Nasarawa Local...

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JAMB refutes postponement notice, says UTME will hold as scheduled

April 4, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...

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Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive

April 4, 2026

Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, minister of state for labour and employment, has resigned from her position. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday...

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EASTER: No nation thrives where fear prevails —Tinubu

April 4, 2026

As Nigerians joined the rest of the world yesterday to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, President Bola...

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Court orders forfeiture of assets linked to alleged Ponzi scheme

April 4, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has ordered the final forfeiture of multiple properties and cash to...

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US warplane shut down in Iran, one crew rescued

April 3, 2026

A US warplane has gone down over Iran and US forces have rescued one of the crew, major US media...

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Labour Party to hold national convention in Umuahia April 28

April 3, 2026

The Labour Party (LP) says it has notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its 2026 elective congresses and national convention scheduled for...

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INEC should’ve recognized Nafiu Bala Gombe as ADC National Chairman – Wike

April 3, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should have...

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Security tops agenda as Tinubu hosts Chadian president Mahamat Déby

April 3, 2026

President Bola Tinubu discussed regional security challenges with Mahamat Déby, his Chadian counterpart, at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. Deby is in Abuja...

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EFCC urges court to permanently forfeit 57 properties linked to Malami

April 3, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently forfeit 57 properties...

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INEC dismisses calls for Amupitan’s removal, clarifies action against ADC leaders

April 3, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to the call made by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for its...

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I Have To Fly Back In 10 Minutes Due To Lack Of Electricity At Your Airport – Tinubu Tells Plateau Victims

April 3, 2026

Reactions have trailed the visit of President Bola Tinubu to Jos, Plateau State capital, on Thursday to commiserate with the...

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Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Plateau over killings

April 2, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to Ogun State and will instead travel to Jos, Plateau State, to...

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Mutfwang visits Tinubu over Plateau attacks, says attackers’ identities unknown

April 2, 2026

Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, on Wednesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to discuss the...

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APC, ADC in battle to win over Bala Mohammed

April 2, 2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed became a bride yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition African Democratic...

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David Mark-led ADC rejects INEC’s delisting of party leadership

April 2, 2026

The David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of the Court of...

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