A human rights advocate and legal practitioner, Frank Tietie, has called on Nigerian military authorities to either formally charge or immediately release individuals arrested in connection with the 2024 killings of soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Tietie expressed deep concern over what he described as the prolonged and unconstitutional…
Prominent Nigerian political figures, including David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday led a large-scale protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, as calls for electoral accountability intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Despite steady rainfall, hundreds—possibly thousands—of demonstrators flooded the commission’s premises, demanding…
The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, and extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Plateau State. On behalf of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , and the Federal Government of Nigeria, I extend our…
Nigeria’s sprinting scene may have found its next global star as teenage sensation Miracle Ezechukwu delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the MTN CHAMPS Jos, blazing to victory in the junior girls’ 200 metres with an electrifying time of 22.91 seconds. Competing against some of the country’s brightest young talents, Ezechukwu dominated the race from the…
The recent decision by the National Assembly to strike out indirect primaries from the Electoral Act 2026, limiting political parties to only direct primaries or consensus, alongside other contentious provisions, represents a deeply troubling development for Nigeria’s democracy. In the statement released, he state his profound concern and dismay over the provisions embedded in the…
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing an initial limited military strike on Iran, aimed at pressuring Tehran into accepting a nuclear deal, local media reports. If authorised, the strike could come within days, targeting a few military or government sites, said the report. Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to…
A statement by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, said that the warehouses were located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road, behind Bida Modern Market in Niger state.The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, following the discovery of large quantities of…
The Plateau State Police Command has intensified security measures across the state with the launch of a 24-hour surveillance and patrol operation covering all 17 local government areas to ensure peaceful observance of the Christian Lenten season and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The directive was issued by the state Commissioner of Police, Bassey…
Sadness has gripped Nigeria’s political landscape following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District until his passing. Reports indicate that the lawmaker died on Thursday at the age of 64 after a brief illness, drawing tributes from colleagues, political associates, and constituents across Rivers State and beyond. His death…
Members of the National Assembly of Nigeria stood in solidarity as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s democratic journey. The signing ceremony, attended by lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, was seen as a moment of pride and fulfillment,…