Benue: Catholic Priests Reject FG’s Ranching Plan, Demand IDPs’ Resettlement The Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot implementation of its national ranching policy. The priests urged the Federal Government to prioritise the safe return and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons
Fani-Kayode Raises Alarm Over Jingir’s Remarks, Seeks Sultan, Tinubu’s Intervention Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over remarks attributed to him concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a statement titled “The
ICPC Uncovers Payroll Fraud as Official Enrols 14 Family Members The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered alleged manipulation of government payroll systems, including a case involving an official who reportedly enrolled 14 family members as government employees. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering
FRSC: Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu Over Extension of Shehu Mohammed’s Tenure The Arewa Economic Forum, a northern-based economic think tank comprising intellectuals, business leaders and policy advocates, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extension of the tenure of the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. The forum
Osun Election: Amnesty International Vows to Pursue Accountability Over Fadahunsi’s Alleged Remarks Osun Election: Amnesty Says Fadahunsi Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Incitement Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to pursue accountability over alleged inflammatory remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The organisation said it would use the case
‘Don’t Disrespect My Staff’: Davido Warns Fan During London Concert Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, briefly halted his concert in London after allegedly spotting a fan disrespecting a member of his team. The incident occurred on August 11, 2026, at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, where the singer was performing at
Customs Busts Wildlife Trafficking Ring, Rescues Two Lion Cubs at Abuja Airport The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted an international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects allegedly linked to the illicit trade. The operation was conducted on August 4, 2026, by the
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to the arrival of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several All Progressives Congress ,APC, governors in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. According to CSONews24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and several APC governors are currently in Osun
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, has called on political parties and their supporters to shun violence and ensure peace before, during and after the Osun State governorship election. Obi urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to ensure that the poll is conducted in a transparent, peaceful
Northern Senators Demand Permanent Solution to Recurring Niger Flooding Northern senators have called on the Federal and Niger State governments to develop a permanent solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, warning that continued reliance on emergency relief would leave affected communities exposed to repeated disasters. The lawmakers, under the