Edo shooting: Nothing will happen if you die – Afenifere Director warns Peter Obi

The Director of Research of the apex Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Akin Fapoumda, has warned 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi to protect himself, adding that nothing would happen if he dies.

 

NNPC says statutory payments to FG dropped by 42% to N726bn in January

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says statutory payments dropped to N726 billion in January.

 

Tinubu asks senate to confirm Mainasara Illo as head of anti-doping centre

 President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Mainasara Illo as executive secretary and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Anti-Doping Centre (NADC).

 

Ghana immigration arrests 93 Nigerians over ‘internet fraud’ in Accra

 The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws.

 

PDP leaders need to embrace dialogue, strengthen party ahead of 2027 – Senator Natasha

 Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to embrace reconciliation and move beyond lingering litigations.

 

PDP will return to Wadata Plaza soon - Anyanwu

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will soon return to its national secretariat at Wadata Plaza after a favourable judgment from the Court of Appeal.

Iran arrests 30 people, including foreigner, accused of spying

Iran’s intelligence ministry announced on Tuesday the arrests of 30 people accused of spying, including one foreigner, on the 11th day of the Middle East war.

Ondo schools shut down after gunmen attack near Akure Airport

Suspected gunmen have again shot and abducted a council secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under Akoko North West Council Area, Joseph Aladesuyi and two others, at a poultry farm along kajola road, Ilu-Abo, Akure North council area of Ondo State.

Ekiti court sentences quack nurse to death by hanging over murder

 

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Olatide Temitope Emmanuel to death by hanging on a two-count charge bordering on murder and impersonation.

Governor Alia Declares Total War on Insecurity in Benue

Benue State Governor, Reverend Hyacinth Alia, has declared an uncompromising war on insecurity, vowing to restore lasting peace and protect lives, farmlands, and communities across the state.

Osun Govt Accuses APC Candidate Oyebamiji of Mismanagement, Unfit to Govern

The Osun State Government has launched a pre-campaign offensive against the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, declaring him unfit to lead the state.

Kidnappers Demand ₦100m Ransom for Abducted Ondo LCDA Secretary

Gunmen who abducted Joseph Aladesuyi, the secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ondo State, have contacted his family demanding a ransom of ₦100 million for his release.

My interview with Al Jazeera was doctored – Daniel Bwala

 Daniel Bwala, Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has accused Al Jazeera of selectively editing his recent interview, alleging that the cuts created a misleading narrative that fueled incorrect opinions on social media.

 

UNILAG ASUU begins indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Lagos, UNILAG, chapter is set to embark on an indefinite strike.

 

Mob sets suspected transformer vandal ablaze in Calabar

 

A suspected electricity transformer vandal has been set ablaze by a mob in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.