Muslims Mark Muharram as Islamic New Year Begins Muslims around the world have entered the year 1448AH following the commencement of the Islamic lunar calendar on June 16, 2026, with today, June 19, corresponding to the fourth day of Muharram, one of Islam’s four sacred months. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, occupies […]

Rights Lawyer Urges Court to Withdraw Bench Warrant Against Sowore Human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has called on Justice Mohammed Umar to vacate the bench warrant issued against activist and African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the order raise constitutional and procedural concerns. In a statement released on […]

Nigerian Railway Corporation Still Runs at a Loss Despite Heavy Government Investment More than a century after its establishment, the Nigerian railway system continues to operate at a financial loss despite substantial government funding and repeated rehabilitation efforts, raising concerns about the sustainability of the sector and its contribution to economic development. The state owned […]

Nigeria Customs, BAT Nigeria Sign MoU to Tackle Illicit Tobacco Trade The Nigeria Customs Service and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU aimed at strengthening efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade, improve regulatory compliance and protect legitimate investments in Nigeria.The agreement, signed at the headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja, is expected […]

Violent Conflicts, Insecurity Deepen Household Poverty in Northern Nigeria Finds Violent conflicts and rising insecurity across northern Nigeria are significantly worsening household poverty, with affected families experiencing sharp declines in spending and living standards, according to new research by the Development Research and Projects Centre The study found that persistent insecurity, including insurgency, banditry, communal […]

INEC Distributes Sensitive, Non-Sensitive Materials Across Ekiti’s 16 LGAs Ahead of Governorship Election The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials to all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, assuring voters and stakeholders of its readiness to conduct a credible, […]

Health experts, genetic counsellors and sickle cell advocates have renewed calls for mandatory newborn screening and standardised genotype testing across Nigeria, warning that inaccurate laboratory results and misdiagnosis are worsening the country’s sickle cell disease burden.The stakeholders expressed concern over growing reports of inconsistent genotype test results, which they say have contributed to emotional trauma, […]

Sanwo-Olu to Lead Lagos Delegation to London Climate Action Week 2026 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to lead the state’s delegation to a series of high-level engagements at the London Climate Action Week LCAW2026, reinforcing Lagos’ growing role in global climate governance and sustainable development initiatives. The Governor’s participation was disclosed in […]

NDC Exempts Peter Obi, Kwankwaso From Anti-Defection Oath The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath, which remains mandatory for other candidates within the party. The exemption was disclosed by party officials amid ongoing internal reforms aimed at […]

Stakeholders Hold Courtesy Visit to Enugu State Government House Under Renewed Hope Media Tour A courtesy engagement was held at the Enugu State Government House as part of the Renewed Hope National Media Tour South East, bringing together key government stakeholders to discuss governance priorities and ongoing development initiative in the state. The visit included […]

INEC Urges Voters to Participate Peacefully in Ekiti Election as PVC Collection Ends The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has urged all registered voters who have collected their Permanent Voter Cards PVCs to turn out peacefully and exercise their franchise on Election Day. The Commission emphasized the importance of civic participation, calling on eligible voters […]

Akanu Ibiam International Airport Expansion: Overview of Current Operations and Modernisation EffortsThe Akanu Ibiam International Airport, operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, continues to serve as a key aviation gateway for Enugu State and Nigeria’s South-East region, with ongoing discussions around expansion and infrastructure modernisation aimed at improving capacity and efficiency. The airport, […]

Ezekwesilim Nigeria’s Security Crisis Rooted in Governance Structure, Not State Police Debate Former Nigerian Minister of Education and prominent public affairs analyst Obiageli Ezekwesili has argued that Nigeria’s worsening security challenges are unlikely to be solved by the creation of state police, insisting instead that the country’s deeper problem lies in its governance structure. In […]

Delta Police Arrest 32 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms, Drugs and Communication Equipment The Nigeria Police Force, through the Delta State Police Command, has arrested 32 suspected cultists in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across parts of Delta State, recovering firearms, ammunition, communication devices, and suspected illicit drugs.Police authorities said the operations were carried out […]

Opposition Reps Urge Tinubu to Suspend 2027 Politics, Focus on Security and Economic Recovery The minority caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to set aside political activities related to the 2027 general election and immediately concentrate on addressing the country’s worsening security and economic challenges. The lawmakers urged […]

INEC Restores Prof. Gombe as SDP National Chairman Following Supreme Court Judgment The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has formally restored Prof. Sadid Umar Abubakar Gombe as the recognised National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party , complying with a recent Supreme Court judgment that settled the party’s prolonged leadership dispute. The electoral commission updated […]

2027 Polls Conflicting Court Orders, Weak Oversight Raise Fresh Doubts Over Election Credibility With less than seven months to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, concerns are growing over the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission INECto conduct a free, fair, and credible poll amid rising public distrust, legal disputes, and concerns about institutional oversight. Political […]

Governor Mbah Credits Tinubu’s Increased Allocations for Enugu’s Infrastructure Transformation Governor Peter Mbah has attributed the ongoing infrastructural transformation in Enugu State to increased federal allocations to subnational governments under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on developments in the South-East region, Governor Mbah said the enhanced revenue available to states has enabled the […]

PETROAN Explains Delay in Fuel Price Changes at Filling Stations The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria PETROAN, Billy Gilly-Harry, has said that local fuel pricing is influenced by multiple operational and market factors, explaining why reductions in ex-depot prices do not immediately reflect at filling stations. Speaking on Channels […]

“I Don’t Envy Married People” Nkechi Blessing Sunday Says Personal Growth Comes First Controversial Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has said she does not envy married couples, stressing that she is focused on personal growth and is not under pressure to get married. The actress made the remarks in a recent interview, where she spoke […]

Ogun Government Engages Experts to Tackle Gas Emissions in Schools The Ogun State Government has engaged earth surface, midstream, and downstream environmental experts to develop lasting solutions to recurring gas emissions affecting schools in parts of the state. The initiative follows growing concerns over repeated incidents of suspected gas leakage and strange odours reported in […]

Federal Government Restricts Iddo Bridge as Rehabilitation Works Intensify in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced temporary traffic restrictions on the Iddo Bridge from 17 June as rehabilitation and strengthening works on the structure intensify. According to officials, engineers are currently installing heavy steel beams and reinforcing damaged sections of the bridge as […]

Vice President Shettima Pays Homage to Ewi of Ado-Ekiti Ahead of APC Mega Rally Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, ahead of a major campaign rally organised by the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the Ekiti State capital. The visit formed […]

NCS Apapa Seizes Cannabis, Expired Pharmaceuticals Worth N12.8bn in Major Port Operation The Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three 40-foot containers loaded with Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceutical products illegally imported through the Apapa Port complex, in a seizure valued at about N12.8 billion. The operation was carried out in collaboration […]