The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Ilorin Chapel, has unveiled plans to establish a permanent secretariat as part of activities marking its 13th anniversary. The chapel also drew attention to the evolving realities confronting the journalism profession in the age of artificial intelligence, misinformation and citizen journalism. In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor…
An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on the Anka-Bagega road in Zamfara State on Tuesday, claiming one life and leaving seven others injured. The blast occurred as a commercial Volkswagen Golf-3 wagon was traveling from Bagega village toward Anka town. The explosive device struck the vehicle, resulting in the immediate death of one passenger. Seven…
Teachers in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Tuesday joined their counterparts across Nigeria in a nationwide protest against the rising incidents of abduction of teachers and students, as well as the continued captivity of some teachers and pupils kidnapped in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The peaceful demonstration, organised by the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress, ADC presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general election after polling 1,846,370 votes. Atiku defeated former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 504,117 votes, and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, who polled 177,120 votes in the exercise conducted across the 36 states…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of innocent people under the guise of religion or financial interest, stressing that no religion supports violence or the taking of innocent lives. Speaking during Eid prayers at the Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Obalende, Lagos, President Tinubu urged Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to embrace the true message of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally affirmed Senator Sandy Onor as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The affirmation took place at the party’s national convention in Abuja, where delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory endorsed him as the party’s consensus candidate. In his acceptance speech, Onor said…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the abduction of two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), while also dismissing reports of another mass kidnapping in parts of Ibadan as false and misleading. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations…
The NNPC Limited and the Dangote Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and driving economic growth. The renewed partnership followed a high-level visit by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, and members of the company’s management team to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in…
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the controversial Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, barely 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly. The presidential assent was granted at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. The brief ceremony was attended by principal officers of the National Assembly, following…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its protocol for result transmission ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, dismissing reports that results will be transmitted in “real-time.” In a statement issued Tuesday by Adedayo Oketola, the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, the Commission stated that the Chairman, Prof….
