BREAKING: Nigerian soldiers held in Burkina Faso arrive in Accra

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, says Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso have arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana.

 

‘Lawmakers may not be able to go home’ — Akpabio asks Tinubu to review police withdrawal order

 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to federal lawmakers.

 

‘I’ll not do it again’ – Peller breaks silence after arrest over car crash

 Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat, the TikTok personality, has issued an apology after crashing his car during a live stream, an act that led to his arrest by the police in Lagos.

 

Oscars to leave TV broadcast, begin YouTube live streaming

 The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, have announced plans to move from Television live broadcast to YouTube stream.

 

I found official documents bearing forged signatures of my father - Fatima Buhari

 Fatima Buhari, the daughter of the late Muhammadu Buhari, says that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his presidency.

 

Edo govt using “deodorant” performance to clean PDP mess – Afegbua

The Edo State Government has said it is using “deodorant” and governmental performance to sanitise the pollution created by the People’s Democratic Party, PDP-led government over the last eight years in the state.

 

Jonathan’s community leaders back Tinubu for second term

Leaders of Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa and Rivers states have asked President Bola Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging their full support for his re-election.

 

Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Arms, Ammunition in Plateau State

Troops from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a suspected gunrunner and seized weapons and ammunition in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Kano Ex Federal Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu's Second-Term, Barau For Gov

A group of former federal lawmakers from Kano State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin to run for the governorship of Kano State in 2027.

CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of civil society organisations has raised the alarm over recurring attacks during Christmas celebrations across parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, calling on the Federal Government to urgently protect vulnerable communities and Internally Displaced Persons.

Ogun 2027: Labour Party lures Segun Showunmi with guber ticket

The Labour Party, LP, in Ogun State has wooed the Convener of the Alternative Movement and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Otunba Segun Showunmi, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election on its platform.

Gov Uba Sani Enhances Teachers' Welfare, Extends Retirement Age to 65

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved significant improvements to teachers' service conditions, including extending the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65 years and increasing the maximum years of service from 35 to 40, effective August 1, 2025.

Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is dead, Oborevwori mourns

Former Senator who represented Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, is dead.

EPL: I’ll quit Man City sooner or later, says Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said the club must be ready to plan for his eventual departure, as uncertainty continues over whether the Spaniard will remain in charge beyond next season.

PDP will survive internal crisis — Saraki

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party will weather its current internal crisis, insisting that the opposition party is far from extinction.