The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has initiated reconciliation with fellow aspirants following his victory in the party’s primary election. Oluyede, who emerged as the PDP candidate for the 2026 governorship race on Saturday, defeated three other contenders. On Monday, he, alongside his campaign managers and state party…
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its plan to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged intentions to incite violent protests in the state. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh made the statement on Monday during a strategic security meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, noting that Sowore had failed…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several terrorists and bandits in coordinated airstrikes across Borno, Kwara, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna States. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a Monday statement that the precision strikes, conducted on November 9, targeted Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and bandit enclaves under Operations HADIN…
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm following the recent diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United States. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call during a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Monday. In a statement by his media aide, Malam Rabiu…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled a $1.4 billion initiative to strengthen climate resilience among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia — two of the regions most affected by global warming but least supported by international climate finance. Announced during the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will open the 2025 National Children Leadership Conference (NCLC), a continent-wide youth forum designed to nurture Africa’s next generation of digitally skilled and socially responsible leaders. The event, organised by the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV), will take place in Abuja and bring together more than 400…
A young Nigerian doctor, Chinonye Nwachukwu, has regained her freedom after being held by kidnappers for nearly three weeks, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the Federal Capital Territory announced on Monday. Nwachukwu, a Ukraine-trained medical practitioner, was reportedly seized on 21 October while en route to her duty post at Garki Hospital, Abuja. Her…
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Obi Emelonye is set to release his latest drama, Safari, in cinemas nationwide on 21 November, marking a new milestone for Nollywood’s growing international presence. Announcing the film on his verified Instagram page, Emelonye teased the story as “a journey of adventure, pain, courage, and triumph — one story you’ll never forget.”…
Authorities in Nigeria’s capital territory have begun joint security patrols around churches in border communities as part of efforts to deter criminal attacks and strengthen safety during the festive season. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Monday that the operation, launched in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters,…
Rep Kabiru Maipalace, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has disbursed ₦39.4 million in scholarships to 449 university students from his constituency in Zamfara State. Maipalace, who represents the Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced the initiative on Monday in Gusau while addressing journalists. He said the scholarships…
