Saturday’s Area Council election in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was more than a routine local contest that produced chairpersons and councillors. It offered a glimpse into what could shape the 2027 general elections, particularly in Abuja. Voting commenced early in many polling units …
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine Police in Kenya have charged a man accused of luring young men to Russia with job opportunities, only for them to end up fighting in Ukraine. Festus Arasa Omwamba, head of recruitment agency Global Faces Human Resources, recruited …
Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray? Fears of a return to war in northern Ethiopia are driving many people to leave the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended. "Those who can afford it fly, those who can't use buses," one person in the main city of Mekelle told…
Here are the top stories dominating the news this morning. From a strong message at the Police leadership level and a devastating LAUTECH loss of six students, to political moves, security tensions, banking developments, and European football drama. These are the headlines shaping conversations tod…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the News Agency of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national image and global reputation. The brief signing ceremony,…
A coalition of election observers accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission has urged the commission to strengthen electoral integrity following the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday after …
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on security agencies to investigate the reported atack on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State. In a statement issued on We…
Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will featur…
At the centre of the unfolding drama in Kano’s political scene is Ibrahim Shekarau, the influential former governor and current state leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, now heavily courted by the APC in what could prove a decisive move in Kano’s evolving power struggle, writes HUSSAINI IBRAHIM…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to grow non-oil exports through air cargo reforms driven by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, highlighting fresh infrastructure and revenue initiatives while examining their long-term viability, PRINCESS ETUK reports In the modern global economy, the speed o…
The Federal Government has said it is strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks in the solid minerals sector to attract global investment and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in mining. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Faruk Yabo, stated this duri…
A police unit established to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in Imo State has instead become a hub of alleged extrajudicial executions, torture and systematic extortion, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. The unit, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” as stated in the rep…
The Local Organizing Committee for the third National Para Games has completed a thorough inspection of venues ahead of the multi-sport event scheduled to run from March 26 to April 3, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a statement issu…
Winners have emerged in the South-West and South-East zonal qualifiers ahead of this year’s Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships for boys and girls, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The South-West and South-East zonal eliminations took place simultaneously at the MKO Abiola Sports Aren…
North-East states have highlighted their education and youth empowerment initiatives as crucial measures to protect children from recruitment into armed groups. Officials from Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Yobe, and Bauchi mentioned policies designed to reduce vulnerability and provide safe, structured opp…
The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Sarat Braimah, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award by the Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative in recognition of her hard work and dedication to national service. According to a statement on W…
The 2023 presidential candidate and the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, met Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. Although the outcome of the meeting was not made known to the public, it wa…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the APC as the most viable political platform for anyone seeking elective positions in the country. Yilwatda was quoted in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, as stating this d…
State Governor, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, explained that his decision to appoint Dr Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor was guided by considerations of continuity, competence, character, commitment and the fear of God. He added that the choice followed careful consultation and adherence to consti…
The Arochukwu Traditional Council of Abia State has said the participation of Eze Eberechukwu Oji in the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council does not amount to subordination or make the Aro throne inferior to any regional traditional authority. The clarification was contained in a statemen…
