The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has condemned the worsening insecurity across the country and cautioned against linking criminal activities to Islam and Nigerian Muslims. The council said religious and ethnic profiling of criminals was dangerous and capable of deepening divisions at a time Nigerians should unite against common security threats. In a Democracy…
The Commander, Army Central Ammunition Depot Agunu (ACADA), Brig.-Gen. Ernest Ineme, says warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) remain the backbone of every professional army. Ineme stated this on Monday, at the opening of the Guards Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2026 in Keffi, Nasarawa State. He said the category of…
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) in Ondo State will be developed into the biggest industrial free trade zone in Nigeria. Dangote made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure. The businessman announced that the…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his commitment to creating an enabling environment where young people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the society. The governor stated this on Monday during the opening of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Iseyin The News…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen has made four new committee chairmanship appointments in the house. The announcement was made at an emergency plenary session, convened on Monday in Abuja. The speaker said that the appointments became necessary following the emergence of Rep. Fred Agbedi as Minority Leader, Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for N6.1bn, with a six-floor hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos accounting for the bulk of the proceeds. Speaking at the event on Monday in Abuja, the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said the exercise underscored the Federal Government’s…
African Democratic Congress (ADC), has picked former Rivers governor Mr Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the party’s 2027 presidential election. The party National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the decision in a statement on Monday in Abuja, describing the Atiku/Amaechi ticket as a platform for national…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, for the total renovation of the orientation camp and the upward review of corps members’ allowances in the state. The State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Tyoyer Gabriel-Ter, gave the commendation at the swearing-in of corps members under the 2026 Batch B Stream…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.257 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of April 2026. Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF), revealed this in a statement issued on Monday…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the deregistration of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four others over failure to meet the constitutional requirements for political parties in the country. Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgement, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregistered the affected parties having failed to secure 25…
Germany sent a powerful warning to their World Cup rivals with a ruthless 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in their Group E clash on Sunday. The four-time world champions were far too strong for the Caribbean nation, producing a dominant display to secure their second win of the tournament and underline their title credentials….
