Bandits shoot late general’s wife as army rescues her
The Nigerian Army has rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), weeks after she was abducted by bandits alongside…
Okonkwo rejects Atiku ticket over VP choice Amaechi
Actor-turned-politician and former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has warned the opposition coalition against sidelining the South-East in the selection of a vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election.…
Nigerian Governor speaks on Tinubu handing over his state to Wike
Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu has handed the political future of the state to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
Ekiti worshippers regain freedom after two months
Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more…
Two Nigerian banks merged, begin operations
Providus Bank and Unity Bank have officially come together to begin operations as one financial institution following the completion of their merger. The new bank, known as ProvidusUnity Bank, started…
Lagos Government Orders Demolition Of Market
The Lagos State Government has directed the demolition and removal of the Article Shopping Complex in Satellite Town over safety concerns. It also gave traders and property owners in Agric…
INEC extends nationwide voter registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, shifting the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026. The…
Abducted victims regain freedom in Edo as kidnappers take nap
Eleven people abducted from their farms in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State escaped after their kidnappers reportedly fell asleep following an overnight trek through the forest. Speaking…
New ADC presidential candidate emerges
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party disowned former…
Former SSG killed
Former Secretary to the Benue State Government, David Salifu, has died after he was attacked by suspected bandits along the Wukari–Makurdi road. He was said to have suffered gunshot injuries…