Author: Olayinka Popoola

FIFA announces Dec 15 players release date for AFCON

December 4, 2025

Nigerian and African internationals preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will remain with their clubs for an extra week...

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Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others 

December 4, 2025

The Senate on Wednesday moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers — and...

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Rivers Assembly endorses Tinubu for second term

December 4, 2025

The Rivers State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for second term. The House, during its 37th...

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‘Trump Is On Our Neck,’ Akpabio Rules Out Take-A-Bow Treatment For Gen Musa During Ministerial Screening

December 3, 2025

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of the Defence Minister nominee, Christopher Musa, to ‘take a...

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Tinubu swears in NPC chair, perm secs, presides over FEC meeting

December 3, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in the newly appointed Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, alongside...

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We’re not here to party, Army commander vows to crush banditry

December 3, 2025

The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Warrah Idris, has ordered troops to brace for a new phase...

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Oyo pilgrims to take off from Ibadan Airport for 2026 Hajj — Official

December 3, 2025

The Chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board Muslim Wing, Hashim Atere, said that the state’s batch of pilgrims to...

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Senate Confirms General Musa’s Nomination As Defence Minister

December 3, 2025

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence...

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FG contractors launch fresh protest over N500bn debt

December 3, 2025

Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria returned to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, blocking...

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After Assembly attack, Fubara recalls 1,000 teachers

December 3, 2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, approved the recall of 1,000 teachers recruited in 2023 for public schools across...

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Abure camp defies Abia court, holds LP congresses

December 3, 2025

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party on Tuesday proceeded with its nationwide ward congresses in all states except...

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Akwa Ibom bans masquerade street displays, orders arrest, prosecution

December 3, 2025

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has signed an Executive Order banning masquerade displays on streets and major highways across...

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Osun speaker warns Seyi Makinde against using Osun State for personal ambitions

December 3, 2025

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, along with some lawmakers and their aides, on Tuesday stormed...

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PDP crisis: Makinde bloc issues Wike, others expulsion certificates

December 3, 2025

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Tuesday as the Kabiru Turaki-led bloc of the party announced that...

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Tinubu meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock

December 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding closed-door talks with service chiefs and heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa,...

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JUST IN: Chelle unveils 54-man provisional squad for AFCON 2025

December 2, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 54-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals...

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Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu

December 2, 2025

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, cautioning him to...

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JUST IN: Adebayo Adedamola emerges PDP’s Osun guber candidate

December 2, 2025

Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2026 Osun election. Adedamola secured...

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Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

December 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has officially unveiled the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emblem and appeal fund at the Council...

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JUST IN: Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa defence minister

December 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence....

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US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria

December 2, 2025

The United States House Appropriations Committee will host a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the alleged persecution of...

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FG offers HIV patients free liver, kidney tests

December 2, 2025

The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has begun providing People Living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver...

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Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police

December 2, 2025

Worried by the worsening insecurity across the country, northern governors and traditional rulers have proposed the suspension of mining activities...

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Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents

December 2, 2025

National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, has reassured parents and authorities of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary...

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Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns

December 2, 2025

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was contained in a letter...

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Adeleke dumps PDP, blames party’s national crisis

December 2, 2025

Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing persistent leadership turmoil at the...

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US Freeze On Asylum Decisions Will Last A Long Time — Trump

December 1, 2025

US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration intends to maintain a pause on asylum decisions for “a long time”...

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2026: Accord Party promises Adeleke gov ticket waiver

December 1, 2025

The Chairman of Accord Party in Osun State, Victor Akande, has assured that Governor Ademola Adeleke would receive a waiver...

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Remi Tinubu Urges Stronger National Effort to End HIV/AIDS by 2030

December 1, 2025

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed national commitment to eliminating HIV/AIDS in Nigeria by the year...

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Army chief assures wounded soldiers of top-quality medical care

December 1, 2025

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday assured wounded-in-action soldiers of the best medical care, saying...

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