NAPTIP rescues 121 trafficked victims
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued at least 121 people in a string of raids on hotels, apartments and airports since February 2025. These…
Coup plot report baseless, says Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a report by an online newspaper alleging a foiled coup attempt by some officers to overthrow the current administration. It said the claims by…
Court restates Order for Parties not to take any step on PDP 2025 National Convention
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday restated an order for parties in the suit seeking to stop the national convention planned by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to maintain…
LAWMA seals popular market over sanitation infractions
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has sealed Sabo Market for persistent non-compliance with environmental regulations. In a post on its official X handle on Thursday, LAWMA said the enforcement followed…
FCTA demolishes 11 duplexes under high-tension lines
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has demolished 11 duplexes in the Dutse District of Abuja for being built under high-tension power lines and along a stream channel. The Director, Department…
Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman
The Senate on Thursday, approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation of Amupitan followed a screening…
Senate to screen new INEC chair Amupitan, Thursday
The Senate will on Thursday screen Professor Joash Amupitan, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The announcement was contained in a…
Bayelsa Governor Diri resigns from PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, earlier on Wednesday, addressed speculations surrounding his political future by formally announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. Diri kept a lid on…
Oyebanji emerges APC consensus candidate for 2026 Ekiti guber election
The Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has officially emerged as the consensus candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the June 20, 2026, governorship election in…
Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students – FG
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to…