ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner after jokingly referring to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara” (Mother of Akara Seller), a playful remark widely seen as a response to the recent public debate sparked by her comments encouraging women to embrace small-scale businesses. The President…
ABUJA- The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp from the long-standing three-week programme to six weeks as part of efforts to equip corps members with stronger leadership, entrepreneurial and digital skills. The decision was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), marking the…
ABUJA – At least 104 Nigerian Army personnel have reportedly been declared missing weeks after a deadly Boko Haram attack on a military formation in Borno State, raising fresh concerns over the scale of casualties suffered during the insurgents’ renewed offensive in the North-East. According to military sources, the missing personnel were part of troops…
LAGOS – Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched Operation Kosaye, a coordinated security offensive aimed at rooting out kidnappers, bandits and other violent criminals operating across Lagos and Ogun States. The operation, whose name means “No Chance”, is part of renewed efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, with support from the Lagos and Ogun…
KADUNA – The Irigwe ethnic community has held a mass burial for nine victims killed in a recent attack on Unguwar Magaji in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with mourners demanding justice and stronger government action to end the recurring wave of violence targeting communities in the region. The emotional burial ceremony brought…
ABUJA – The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified efforts to overturn the court ruling that nullified its registration, with presidential candidate Peter Obi, vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other party leaders spearheading a coordinated legal battle aimed at restoring the party’s status before the 2027 general elections. Ahead of Monday’s appeal at the…
Despite a significant drop in global crude oil prices to around $73 per barrel, petrol prices in Nigeria have remained largely unchanged, raising concerns among consumers over the delayed impact of falling international oil costs. The price of petrol in Nigeria has continued to stay elevated even as global crude oil prices experience a notable…
The Oyo State Government has officially fixed July 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the implementation of its Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), alongside the approval of a 12 percent employer contribution aimed at strengthening retirement benefits for civil and public servants in the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Oyo State…
BREAKING: Oyo Government Imposes 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs Over Security Concerns The Oyo State Government has announced a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas of the state as part of urgent measures aimed at addressing rising security challenges. Governor Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which will take effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026….
ILORIN, KWARA STATE — Fear and insecurity have forced residents of Owa Oniire Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to abandon their homes, leaving large sections of the community deserted amid persistent attacks by armed bandits. The alarming situation came to light in a video circulating online, where security operatives deployed to…
