2026

Exam Body Disowns Fake WASSCE Timetable Circulating Online, Warns Students The attention of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has been drawn to a document making the rounds on social media and various messaging platforms,…
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has made it clear that he will not be throwing his weight behind any opposition to President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, citing a simple but powerful reason—he is also seeking a second term and believes in…
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Nnewi, Anambra — A chilling tale of betrayal has unfolded in the commercial town of Nnewi, Anambra State, where a self-acclaimed man of God has been arrested for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old girl who was brought to him…
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Sadness has gripped the family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, following the death of his aged mother, Hajiya Umma, on Friday. The family confirmed the passing in a statement issued the same day, announcing that…
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In a dramatic political development, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has officially resigned from office. The resignation, contained in a letter dated March 27, 2026, was addressed to the state…
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It was meant to be a day of unprecedented joy for the Nafiu family in Kano, but tragedy struck in the early hours of Thursday, turning celebration into inconsolable grief. Hafsat Yusuf, the mother who made headlines after…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to halt its upcoming national convention, insisting that the exercise will proceed as scheduled on Saturday in Abuja. Speaking on Tuesday, the party’s National…
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The naira appreciated slightly against the US dollar on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as improved liquidity conditions supported the local currency in the official foreign exchange market. Official Market (CBN/NFEM Rate) Market…
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A former presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of irregularities in the handling of nomination forms ahead of its national convention. In a statement posted on her verified X account,…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a formal apology to citizens over persistent electricity outages, amid renewed scrutiny of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pre-election pledge to deliver stable, round-the-clock power…
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Strong indications have emerged that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is poised to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the…
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A former President of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has raised fresh concerns over the legality of Peter Obi’s participation in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party Nigeria. Speaking in Ilorin during a…
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Police Arrest Baruwa After Faction Seizes NURTW National Secretariat in Abuja. The leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) escalated on Monday as police arrested factional leader Tajudeen Baruwa…
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Minister’s Sharp Retort to Critics Sparks Social Media Reactions After Photos from High-Profile Event Surface The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has responded to social media users who criticised her for attending a…
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Three Victims Escape, Five Still in Captivity as Security Forces Launch Manhunt Gunmen on Sunday attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) Church in Omugo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting eight members…
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Official Rate Holds Steady as Parallel Market Premium Widens Amid Sustained Dollar Demand The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remained under pressure on Monday, March 23, 2026, with the naira trading at ₦1,385 per dollar in the parallel…
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Ozoro Palace Condemns Violence Against Women, Rejects Festival Abuse Allegations The Palace of Ozoro Kingdom in Delta State has condemned violence against women and distanced the monarchy from abuse linked to the 2026 Alue-Do fertility…
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Arrests Confirmed After Circulation of Assault Footage Police authorities in Edo State have arrested students involved in a bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, following widespread public outrage triggered by a viral video…
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ABUJA – Nine members of the Nigerian Senate have formally defected from their respective political parties to the African Democratic Congress in a significant political development that could reshape alignments within the upper chamber of…
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ABUJA, NIGERIA – Twelve members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria) announced their defection from their respective political parties during plenary, marking a significant political shift within the National Assembly. The…
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