Author: Olayinka Popoola

Soldiers’ deployment for internal security weakening police – Buratai

January 13, 2026

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has warned that the increasing deployment of soldiers for internal security duties across the country is weakening the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and other civilian security agencies, even though it provides short-term stability. Military personnel are currently deployed across Nigeria, including the Federal […]

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NYSC plans reforms to boost impact

January 13, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps has declared its readiness to undergo reforms aimed at addressing emerging national challenges and strengthening...

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2027: Be wary of politicians with unrealistic promises, Makinde warns

January 13, 2026

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned residents to be wary of politicians making unrealistic promises as the political season...

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Adeleke accuses Osun CP of illegally detaining aide

January 13, 2026

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gothan, of ordering the illegal detention of...

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Ondo gov marks 61st birthday with amnesty for seven inmates

January 13, 2026

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted amnesty to seven inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre across the...

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Edo postpones school resumption over violent palace attack

January 13, 2026

The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption date of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District,...

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JAMB orders universities to reverse irregular admissions

January 13, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has instructed tertiary institutions implicated in flawed admission practices to reverse such admissions with...

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Alleged arms discovery: Malami faces DSS probe

January 12, 2026

Immediate-Past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), is facing a fresh investigation over the arms and...

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Chimamanda’s lawyers write Lagos hospital, doctor suspended

January 12, 2026

Solicitors acting for renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, over the death of her...

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Olukoyede: EFCC not victimising Malami, I inherited his case

January 12, 2026

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede has faulted the persecution claim by the immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister...

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Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit

January 12, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 2026 edition of...

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Resident doctors suspend planned strike after Shettima’s intervention

January 12, 2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its plan to commence strike on January 12. The suspension was...

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Wike ends LG tours, Assembly alleges plot to stall Fubara’s impeachment

January 12, 2026

Lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they uncovered a plot by certain individuals linked to...

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INEC faces legal heat over ‘missing’ N55.9bn 2019 election funds

January 12, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission over the alleged mismanagement...

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Armed Forces Day: FG, govs hail soldiers’ sacrifices

January 12, 2026

As Nigeria marked the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Sunday, the Federal Government and state governors joined in paying...

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LG accounts: Osun files charges against UBA, officials

January 12, 2026

A Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has fixed January 30 for the hearing of a criminal case...

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Rivers State House of Assembly Alleges Secret Plots to Obtain Ex-Parte Orders from Courts Outside Port Harcourt Division

January 11, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has claimed to have uncovered alleged plots by certain individuals to use High Courts...

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Tinubu hails Super Eagles after victory over Algeria

January 11, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their impressive performance following their victory over the Algerian national team on...

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ADC disowns membership registration link in circulation

January 11, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that it has not launched any membership registration link and urged the general public to...

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Lagos probes alleged negligence in death of Chimamanda’s son

January 11, 2026

The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of...

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Fubara returns from foreign trip, attends Armed Forces Remembrance Day service

January 11, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to Port Harcourt following a recent trip abroad, though the purpose and location...

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FG vows to stop striking health workers’ salaries

January 11, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector...

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Police boost security in Oyo community over threat of bandit attack

January 10, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command has intensified security in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, following credible intelligence of a planned...

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BREAKING: Osimhen, Adams’ goals send Nigeria into AFCON semi-final

January 10, 2026

Victor Osimhen scored one and assisted another as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 to lead the Super Eagles into AFCON ’25...

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Court bars resident doctors from embarking on strike planned for January 12

January 10, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has issued an order restraining the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and...

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Tears as Nollywood bids farewell to actress Allwell Ademola

January 10, 2026

Nollywood stars gathered in their numbers to pay last respects to actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who passed away...

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IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims

January 10, 2026

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)...

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AFCON: Morocco, Senegal advance to semi-final

January 10, 2026

Morocco have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final after a 2-0 win over Cameroon at Prince Moulay...

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Shettima seeks divine support, reaffirms FG’s backing for Armed Forces

January 10, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday sought divine intervention for Nigeria’s security forces while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to...

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FG to spend N49bn on inmate welfare, prison upgrades

January 10, 2026

The Federal Government has allocated over N49bn in the 2026 budget estimates for the feeding of inmates, medical supplies, prison...

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