An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Aliyu Farouk, has said President Bola Tinubu may not be pleased with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent criticism of governors elected on the platform of the ruling party. Farouk made the statement on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday while reacting to
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has appealed to lecturers of Kaduna State University (KASU) to return to classrooms, urging them to consider the impact of the prolonged industrial action on students. Ashiru made the appeal on Thursday amid the ongoing dispute between the lecturers and
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to achieve 95 per cent coverage in National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment by December 2026. The directive was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja during the 8th National Identity Day celebration, where the President outlined the administration’s plans to strengthen Nigeria’s identity infrastructure as part of its digital
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticised the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over a remark concerning Nigerians’ experiences with electricity supply. Shehu described the minister’s statement as unacceptable, accusing him of making a claim that did not reflect the realities faced by electricity consumers. Shehu reacted in a post shared on his X account
The Anambra State Government has released records of debts and financial obligations linked to previous administrations, amid the ongoing controversy over claims that the state is still servicing loans incurred by former Governor Peter Obi. The documents were released on Tuesday in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to tackle evolving security threats. The newly acquired platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grief over the death of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, describing his passing at 84 as a loss that extends beyond the country’s film industry. In a condolence message posted on his official social media page on Wednesday, Atiku described Jacobs as “an
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said Nigeria could have recorded greater progress in tackling banditry if more credible Islamic scholars had been deployed to engage bandits through dialogue and religious teachings. Gumi made the remarks while reflecting on his efforts to engage armed groups in the North-West since 2021. Gumi made this assertion in
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Techico Resource Solutions Limited to support education in Warri, Delta State, through the Board’s Back-to-Creek Initiative. The partnership is aimed at improving educational opportunities in underserved communities by strengthening school infrastructure, developing human capacity and exposing students to skills relevant to the modern economy.
At least six commuters were killed and two others injured when suspected gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Kuru T-junction, near Science School, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, less than 24 hours after three young