President Bola Tinubu says his administration refused to negotiate with or pay ransom to the kidnappers who abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State in May. The President said the abductors demanded money and the release of detained gang members. However, the government rejected both demands and relied on intelligence…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote buying ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Police made the arrests during an operation in Osogbo. Officers also recovered cash, Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and a voter register. Police Public Relations Officer,…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Saudi Arabia to partner with Nigeria in reforming the Almajiri education system and expanding access to education for out-of-school children. She warned that leaving millions of children without formal education could worsen the country’s security challenges. The First Lady made the appeal on Thursday while receiving Saudi Arabia’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, Senator Ahmed Wadada, on Thursday unveiled his five-point development agenda, tagged HEART, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Wadada also commended President Bola Tinubu‘s economic reforms, saying major economic indicators have improved since the administration assumed office in May 2023. He spoke with journalists after…
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise roads and other critical infrastructure instead of embarking on what he described as white elephant projects. He said improved road networks would strengthen security, stimulate economic activities and improve the quality of life for Nigerians. The President also noted that governors now receive significantly higher allocations…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says stockpiling Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will not undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The commission also assured Nigerians that every valid vote would count. It pledged to conduct free and fair elections that reflect the will of the people. INEC dismisses PVC hoarding The Head of…
The Nigerian Army has been named Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch. The organisation said it recognised the Army for its achievements in combating terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. Maj.-Gen. Teriworie Gagariga received the award on behalf of the Army during the 19th African Security Watch…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, has died at the age of 87. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died in Abuja on Thursday. Funeral arrangements, they said, will be announced in due course in line with Islamic rites. Distinguished career in public service Abubakar Alhaji served as Minister…
Political tension intensified in Osun State on Wednesday after police arrested Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, and five other suspects ahead of the governorship election. The arrests sparked strong reactions from the Osun State Government and Governor Ademola Adeleke‘s campaign. Both accused the police of targeting opposition figures. The police, however, insisted that…
About 78 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have allocated nearly N400 billion in the 2026 budget for the construction and rehabilitation of community halls, mosques, traditional rulers’ palaces, village market squares and civic centres. An analysis of the budget also shows that more than half of the allocation targets projects that…
