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target=_blank>Afenifere Leader Fasoranti Dies at 100
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Fasoranti, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 11, 2026, was announced dead by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a condolence message on Tuesday. The governor described the late elder statesman as a symbol of
target=_blank>FG activates response as Nigeria records fresh Ebola case
The Federal Government has confirmed one imported case of Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has activated public health response measures to prevent further spread. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at a media conference in Abuja on Tuesday, following laboratory confirmation of the infection
target=_blank>NDC accuses APC of bribing its candidates, labels defecting ones ‘bad rubbish’
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a fiery attack on the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the ruling party is bribing its candidates. The NDC also described the recent defection of several of its political candidates to the governing party as “good riddance to bad rubbish. ” In a statement on Tuesday, the
target=_blank>Mobile Policemen accused of gunning down herder in Plateau
Mobile Police officers from Mopol 81 opened fire on herders around Maraban Dare community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one Adamu Mato and injuring two others on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told Daily Trust that they were grazing when the mobile police officers stormed the grazing field and opened fire on them, adding
target=_blank>Gombe Gov swears in 3 commissioners, 3 aides
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn in three commissioners and three special advisers, urging them to translate their appointments into measurable results. He described the appointments as part of efforts to strengthen the machinery of government, deepen institutional capacity and sustain effective service delivery, warning that his administration will not tolerate inefficiency, complacency,
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Tinubu, Abba, Bayero’s posters flood Kano streets
Posters bearing the images President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf; and the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, have flooded strategic locations across Kano metropolis. The posters were sighted along State Road, leading to the Kano State Government House and the Nassarawa Palace, where Bayero is currently residing. They were
target=_blank>Insecurity: Yari has exposed FG’s helplessness – ADC
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has alleged that Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has confirmed that the Federal Government cannot offer credible solutions to the security crisis. Kola Ologbondiyan, Director, Media and Publicity of the ADC-PCC, said this while reacting to Yari’s comment on
target=_blank>Senate confirms Sani Ndanusa as non-career ambassador
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Engr. Sani Mohammed Ndanusa as a Non-Career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Abubakar (Niger North), which screened the nominee following his nomination by
target=_blank>Plateau Assembly adopts State Police Bill
The Plateau State House of Assembly has adopted the recommendations of its Ad-hoc Committee on the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria. The decision was taken during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, following the presentation of the committee’s report by its chairman, Prof. Theodore Bala Maiyaki, who
target=_blank>EndSARS Anniversary: Police tear-gas Rhodes-Vivour, Doherty, others at Lekki Tollgate
Police on Tuesday disrupted a memorial procession at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos organised to honour victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. The operatives fired tear gas at participants, including two governorship candidates and journalists, before the planned wreath-laying ceremony could take place. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos,
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s done enough – Gnabry names player to win award
Bayern Munich forward, Serge Gnabry, has backed teammate Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Kane is one of the favourites for the prestigious individual award, alongside notable names like Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Rodri and Kylian Mbappe. Gnabry, speaking ahead of their Champions League clash against Arsenal, claimed the England captain has done
2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s done enough – Gnabry names player to win award
target=_blank>Niger: PCRC launches security App to strengthen school safety
The Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, has introduced a digital security application designed to help schools report security threats and enable relevant authorities to locate emergencies as part of efforts to strengthen school safety in Niger State. The PCRC BOOSTAR application was unveiled on Tuesday in Minna alongside the flag-off of the National Safe Schools
Niger: PCRC launches security App to strengthen school safety
target=_blank>NMA FCT raises alarm over doctors’ health, welfare, demands better pay
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chapter, has urged doctors to prioritise their health and well-being by getting adequate rest, sleeping well, eating properly and undergoing regular medical check-ups. The Chairman of the NMA FCT Chapter, Dr George Ebong, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the association’s Physicians’ Week celebration.
NMA FCT raises alarm over doctors’ health, welfare, demands better pay
target=_blank>2027: We’ll never support Tinubu’s re-election – PDP
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed never to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The faction made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. The party said reports attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike,
2027: We’ll never support Tinubu’s re-election – PDP
target=_blank>Oyo Govt discloses budget for council polls, LGs to contribute N2.5bn
The Oyo State government has disclosed that it will spend a total of N1,711,200,000 for the forthcoming local government election in the state. The government also disclosed that local government areas in the state will contribute a total of N2,566,800,000 to fund the election. The government disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by
Oyo Govt discloses budget for council polls, LGs to contribute N2.5bn
target=_blank>‘Hunkuyi’s comment on El-Rufai’s detention could heighten political tension’ – Ashiru
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has expressed concern over the recent comments by former Senator Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi regarding the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, warning that such remarks could heighten political tension in the state. Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Chief Press
‘Hunkuyi’s comment on El-Rufai’s detention could heighten political tension’ – Ashiru
target=_blank>Kayode Akinmade: Tinubu strategy: How nationwide highway programme could reshape Nigeria’s economy, strengthen security
If one thing has been consistent in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political career, from his days as a senator in the aborted Third Republic to his tenure as governor of Lagos State and now as president, it is his emphasis on executing projects and pursuing policies that he considers central to his vision of governance.
Kayode Akinmade: Tinubu strategy: How nationwide highway programme could reshape Nigeria’s economy, strengthen security
target=_blank>Tinubu govt reveals financial plan for drought, flood, other climate change victims
The Federal Government has said it is working to improve access to financing for farmers affected by drought, flooding and other climate-related challenges. Dr Dahiru Muhammed of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) said Nigeria was working to establish a framework to attract climate finance for smallholder farmers, as experts called for $30
Tinubu govt reveals financial plan for drought, flood, other climate change victims
target=_blank>Physicians Week: NMA urges Abia Govt to improve doctors’ welfare
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Abia State chapter, has urged the Abia State government to intensify efforts in improving the welfare of medical doctors in the state. The NMA made the call on Tuesday in Umuahia during the opening ceremony of Physicians’ Week 2026. The Chairman of the NMA in Abia, Dr. Daniel Ekeleme, who
Physicians Week: NMA urges Abia Govt to improve doctors’ welfare
target=_blank>Poor courtrooms, inadequate funding threaten justice delivery – SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olusola Ojutalayo, has raised concerns over poor working conditions in magistrates’ courts across the country, saying deplorable facilities are threatening justice delivery. Ojutalayo, who described courtrooms as cramped, hot and poorly ventilated, with inadequate seating, unreliable power supply and insufficient security, warned that the conditions undermine effective administration of justice.
Poor courtrooms, inadequate funding threaten justice delivery – SAN
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