Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and 12 other candidates have pledged to maintain peace before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The candidates signed the Osun Governorship Election Peace Accord on Thursday. The National Peace Committee (NPC) organised the event in…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government until 8:00 a.m. on August 10, 2026, to implement a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding. The association warned that failure to meet the deadline would trigger a total, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide strike across public health institutions. NARD announced the ultimatum after its…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward building a unified digital identity system with the amendment of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act. President Bola Tinubu signed the new law on June 26, replacing the 2007 Act with a broader legal framework. The legislation expands the commission’s powers, strengthens digital identity management and introduces…
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…
