The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding youth participation in governance, with officials insisting that engaging young people remains one of the most effective ways to build inclusive leadership and address the developmental challenges confronting communities across the State. The position was restated during a large youth engagement and retreat held in … Read more
A family’s painful separation that lasted for more than three decades has ended in an emotional reunion after a Nigerian woman successfully traced her mother’s three long-lost children, who were allegedly taken to Cameroon by their father in the early 1990s. The remarkable breakthrough came just days after the woman, Lister Mathew Osas, appealed to … Read more
Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday service and abducted two people. As of the time of filing this report, the claims had not been officially verified by security … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s recent position on avoiding unnecessary flyover projects has received unexpected backing from the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, who says governments across Nigeria should focus on repairing neglected infrastructure instead of spending public funds on expensive new developments with little immediate value. Obi, while reacting to the … Read more
Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has publicly dismissed claims that he harbours grudges against political figures, insisting that some of his past emotional remarks were driven by frustration over Osogbo’s development challenges rather than personal hostility. The respected monarch made the remarks on Saturday while receiving the governorship campaign team of the All … Read more
The European Union is preparing for high-level emergency discussions after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed debate over border security, migration management and cooperation among member states. The extraordinary movement of people into the North African territory has become one … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, the son of former Plateau State Governor and ex-senator, Jonah David Jang, as a Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President, in a move announced before a distinguished gathering of political leaders during the elder statesman’s 80th birthday celebration in Jos. The announcement, made on … Read more
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has officially ended the suspension of Christian pilgrimage to Israel, paving the way for Nigerian pilgrims to resume journeys to the Holy Land after several months of restrictions triggered by security concerns in the Middle East. The announcement was made on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the Executive Secretary … Read more
A major leadership crisis has erupted within world football after UEFA openly declared that it has lost confidence in FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, accusing him of attempting to push through a controversial World Cup investment proposal behind closed doors. The unprecedented criticism came after FIFA abandoned its plan to open up private investment in the … Read more