Court remands 21-year-old mother over killing of infant son
A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Makurdi on Friday ordered the remand of a 21-year-old woman, Doowuese Paul, at the Makurdi Correctional Centre over the alleged killing of her one-month-old…
Nigeria eyes Canadian partnership to boost mining sector reforms
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with Canada to strengthen ongoing reforms in the nation’s mining sector. The minister highlighted the need…
Adamawa governor Fintiri dumps PDP, defects to APC
Ahmadu Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri announced that his cabinet and members of the…
Head of Service backs Proof of Address initiative as Cross River commences full rollout
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has endorsed the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)’s “Proof of Address” (PoA) initiative, describing…
Presidency faults ADC, NNPP over criticism of new electoral Act
The Presidency on Thursday dismissed allegations by opposition parties against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, accusing them of spreading misinformation over the recently amended…
ADC, NNPP kick against electoral Act 2026, demand fresh amendment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have rejected the newly amended Electoral Act 2026, calling for an immediate review by the National Assembly. President…
INEC shifts 2027 presidential election to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and…
APC dismisses ADC allegations over Edo shooting, demands probe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State, describing the claims…
Police arrest six Pastors over fake miracles in Ondo
The in Ondo State Police command has arrested six men over an alleged fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The suspects — Fadahunsi, Kolade,…
Tinubu urges Senate to amend constitution for state Police
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to create a legal framework for the establishment of state police, describing the…