Author: Olayinka Popoola

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

December 20, 2025

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has...

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Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

December 20, 2025

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has...

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Tinubu arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate projects, attend Modu Sheriff son’s wedding

December 20, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Maiduguri, Borno, to inaugurate key development projects and attend the wedding of the...

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Nigerian Army Inducts 3,391 New Soldiers at Osogbo Depot

December 20, 2025

The Nigerian Army has formally inducted 3,391 newly trained soldiers at the Depot Nigerian Army in Osogbo, Osun State, marking...

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I’ll quit politics after my governorship, Otti insists

December 20, 2025

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has restated his long-standing position that he will retire from active politics after completing...

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Wilfred Ndidi Named As Super Eagles Captain, Promises Unity

December 20, 2025

Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed as the new captain of the Super Eagles, taking over the reins of...

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‘I’ll not do it again’ – Peller breaks silence after arrest over car crash

December 20, 2025

Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat, the TikTok personality, has issued an apology after crashing his car during a live stream, an act...

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APC presents certificate of return to Bola Oyebamiji as Osun governorship candidate

December 20, 2025

Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has presented the certificate of return to Bola Oyebamiji, the...

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Uba Sani extends retirement age for Kaduna teachers to 65, approves rural posting allowance

December 20, 2025

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has approved improved welfare packages for teachers in the state, including the extension of their...

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Abbas cautions against unrealistic projections in 2026 budget

December 20, 2025

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has cautioned against unrealistic projections in the 2026 budget. Speaking on Friday at...

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Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in round six of one-sided fight

December 20, 2025

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Saturday morning. Photo credit: AP...

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NBA misleading public on vehicle-tinted glass permit policy – Police insist

December 19, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday insisted that the motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy is lawful and meant...

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Tinubu threatens executive order, FAAC deductions, if govs withhold LG funds

December 19, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned state governors that he may be compelled to issue an Executive Order to enforce direct...

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Released Nigerian Soldiers Arrive Safely in Accra — Tuggar

December 19, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that Nigerian soldiers recently released by authorities in Burkina Faso have...

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Makinde approves conversion of 654 civil servants in Oyo

December 19, 2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in the state’s Ministries, Departments,...

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FEC Approves Upward Review Of 2026 Budget

December 19, 2025

The Federal Executive Council has approved an upward review of the 2026 budget from ₦54.5 trillion to ₦58.47 trillion. The...

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Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers

December 19, 2025

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks....

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Insecurity: Tinubu pledges state police to US, European allies

December 19, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday renewed his push for the creation of state police, revealing that he had assured the...

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Reps probe tax law tweaks, PDP demands suspension

December 19, 2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday constituted an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged discrepancies in the tax reforms...

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W’Bank to approve $500m loan for Nigeria today

December 19, 2025

The World Bank is set to approve a $500m loan to Nigeria on Friday (today) as part of efforts to...

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Yuletide: NSA alerts govs to beef up security

December 19, 2025

The Office of the National Security Adviser has written to state governors, calling for heightened security preparedness ahead of the...

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I Wasn’t Really A Member Of PDP, Says Governor Fubara

December 19, 2025

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has doubted whether he was really a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a...

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Senator Ireti Kingibe dumps Labour Party, joins ADC

December 19, 2025

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African...

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PDP crisis: Wike bloc dissolves state excos, fixes congresses

December 19, 2025

The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee has dissolved the executives of 14 state chapters and...

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AGF, NBA, others oppose death penalty for kidnapping

December 19, 2025

Key justice and human rights stakeholders yesterday opposed a Senate proposal seeking to prescribe the death penalty for kidnapping under...

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IPMAN eyes refinery ownership, orders members to buy Dangote fuel

December 19, 2025

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has disclosed plans to venture into refinery ownership, subject to regulatory approval, as...

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APC confirms Plateau gov’s defection from PDP

December 19, 2025

The All Progressives Congress has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party to...

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No factions in Accord, national treasurer insists

December 19, 2025

The National Treasurer of the Accord Party High Chief Abdulazeez  Salaudeen has declared that the party has no factions. Salaudeen,...

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Governors committed to enhanced security during yuletide, says NGF

December 18, 2025

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is committed to ensuring enhanced security across all states during the festive season....

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Osun bandit attack: We’re working tirelessly to prevent recurrence, says Adeleke

December 18, 2025

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the people of Ora Igbomina in the Ifedayo Local Government Area of the...

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