Court Dismisses Sowore’s No-Case Submission in Alleged Cyberbullying Trial A Federal High Court has dismissed a no-case submission filed by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, ruling that the defendant has questions to answer in the ongoing alleged cyberbullying case brought against him by the Federal Government. The court held that the prosecution had […]

Child Deaths Mount as Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades Bangladesh is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in decades, as hospitals struggle to cope with a surge in infections that has claimed the lives of more than 300 children and placed severe strain on the country’s healthcare system. Health authorities say thousands of […]

Kebbi State Highlights Gains of Sokoto–Badagry Highway, Commends President Tinubu’s “Transformative Leadership” The Government of Kebbi State has outlined the anticipated economic and infrastructural benefits of the ongoing Sokoto Badagry Highway project, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as “transformative leadership” in advancing national infrastructure development. The statement reflects growing regional […]

Operation HADIN KAI Repels ISWAP Attack on FOB Magumeri, Recovers Arms and Ammunition Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled an attempted attack by ISWAP fighters on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Magumeri, recovering arms and ammunition in the aftermath of the confrontation. The incident forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria’s […]

President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Board of Commodity Exchange President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange Board, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight and governance within Nigeria’s commodity trading ecosystem. The appointment forms part of the administration’s broader economic reform and institutional […]

2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC Nigeria’s political landscape has taken a significant turn ahead of the 2027 general elections as Vice President Kashim Shettima formally submitted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination forms to the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress APC The submission signals the official commencement of internal party […]

Nigerian Army warns personnel against social media misuse, urges discipline and operational security compliance The Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning to its personnel over the misuse of social media and other digital platforms, urging strict adherence to communication rules, discipline, and operational security standards. The warning is aimed at safeguarding military professionalism, protecting […]

Jonathan says he will consult widely before deciding on 2027 presidential race amid coalition pressure and court challenge Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has stated that he will consult widely before making a final decision on whether to contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. His comments come amid growing political pressure from a coalition urging him […]

Opposition parties face turmoil as APC strengthens 2027 political footing amid INEC deadlines and legal battles. With the deadline for updating party membership registers and other Independent National Electoral Commission INEC requirements approaching, Nigeria’s opposition parties are reportedly struggling with internal crises, defections, and ongoing legal disputes. Meanwhile, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is […]

Nigeria Football Decline Deepens After Missing Two World Cups Amid Corruption and Governance Crisis Nigeria’s football crisis has deepened following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cups, with fresh criticism pointing to corruption, entrenched leadership structures, and poor governance within the country’s football administration. The latest analysis of the situation […]

Nigeria’s CBN Engages S&P Global Ratings on Sovereign Credit Review The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has held strategic engagements with S&P Global Ratings as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook and improve investor confidence in the country’s economy. The discussions focused on Nigeria’s macroeconomic reforms, fiscal stability measures, and recent […]

NDDC Inspects Kaa–Ataba Bridge, Expresses Satisfaction with Project Progress in Rivers State The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has carried out an inspection of the ongoing Kaa–Ataba Bridge project in Rivers State, expressing satisfaction with the level of progress recorded so far. The inspection team, led by senior officials of the commission, visited the project […]

Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist logistics operations during coordinated security operations in Kogi State. The operation, carried out under ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-kidnapping efforts in the North-Central region, led […]

El-Rufai’s Son Mohammed Bello El-Rufai Dumps APC for ADC in Major Political Realignment Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker representing Kaduna North […]

Gombe APC Crisis Deepens as Billiri Aspirants Back Attajiri, Demand Direct Primary Against Ali Isah The political tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has intensified as a group of aspirants from Billiri Local Government Area has openly rejected the party’s consensus arrangement for the Balanga–Billiri Federal Constituency ticket. The group has […]

Goodluck Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Run Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before deciding whether to contest the 2027 presidential election, following growing pressure from supporters urging him to return to active politics. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday while addressing youth groups who […]

NCS, Yakubu Gowon University Partner on Research, Border Security Development The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Yakubu Gowon University aimed at strengthening national security research, improving border management studies, and enhancing student welfare through institutional collaboration. The agreement marks a significant step toward integrating academic research with practical security […]

Rehabilitation of Argungu–Natsini–Bwi Road, Kebbi State Featured on Renewed Hope National Media Tour By Statehouse Correspondent | North-West Infrastructure Update | May 2026 The rehabilitation of the Argungu–Natsini–Bwi Road in Kebbi State has been highlighted during the ongoing Renewed Hope National Media Tour, as federal officials continue inspections of key infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s North-West […]

Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Kebbi Section Showcased on Renewed Hope National Media Tour The Kebbi section of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway has been prominently featured during the ongoing Renewed Hope National Media Tour, as federal and state officials inspect major infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s North-West region. The inspection forms part of efforts to showcase progress under […]

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Secretariat Complex, Birnin Kebbi Showcased on Renewed Hope National Media Tour The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Secretariat Complex in Birnin Kebbi has been featured as part of the ongoing Renewed Hope National Media Tour, which is spotlighting major federal and state infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s North-West region. The tour is aimed at showcasing […]

Argungun Mega Model School, Kebbi State Showcased During Renewed Hope National Media Tour By Statehouse Correspondent | North-West Development Tour | May 2026 The Argungun Mega Model School in Kebbi State has been spotlighted as part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope National Media Tour, which is currently inspecting key infrastructure and social development projects […]

Meningitis Outbreak Kills 33 in Sokoto as Authorities Cite Delayed Treatment and Spiritual Beliefs The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has killed 33 people, as health authorities struggle to contain the spread across multiple communities in the state. Officials say the situation has been worsened by late presentation […]

Nigeria’s leading fintech company, OPay, has reiterated its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, strengthening consumer education, and promoting responsible use of digital financial services through its participation in the Global Money Week 2026 Financial Literacy Fair and Exhibition in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN. The event, held at the CBN headquarters in […]

NAF Partners Agriculture, Livestock Ministries To Boost Food Security The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to strengthen food production and enhance national food security. The collaboration aims to deploy military logistics, technical expertise, and […]