Kano govt dismisses Wole Soyinka centre report alleging violation of press freedom
The Kano State Government has denied a recent report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which accused the state of suppressing press freedom. During a press briefing, Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, described the report as baseless and lacking credible evidence. He stressed that Kano fully respects journalists’ rights and […]
Boko Haram attacking churches, mosques – Information Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the government is committed to protecting all citizens regardless of religion. He noted that Boko Haram terrorists have attacked both churches and mosques, stressing that the violence is not targeted only at one religious group or region. Idris made the statement during an interview […]
Dialogue with bandits undermines state authority – Zamfara gov
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has cautioned that holding peace talks with armed bandits while they still possess weapons weakens government authority and slows down long-term security efforts. He said peace must not come at the cost of state power or public trust. Lawal made the remarks during a lecture at the National Institute for […]
NNPCL gives fresh update on Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has provided a new update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. The company confirmed that the project has moved into a new phase focused on securing top technical partners and finalizing key agreements needed to complete repairs and upgrades. According to the […]
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed
The quarter-final fixtures for the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco are now confirmed following the completion of the Round of 16 matches on Wednesday. The competition has delivered impressive performances, with the final eight teams now ready to battle for a spot in the semi-finals. Canada booked their place in the last […]
APC youths reject Gov Kefas’s defection move
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Council in Taraba State has rejected reports that Governor Agbu Kefas plans to defect to the ruling APC. The group described the move as unacceptable and against the values of the party. According to them, the governor does not represent the kind of leadership the APC stands for. In […]
Naira records three straight appreciations against dollar
The Naira continued its upward trend at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, marking its third straight day of appreciation against the US dollar. This improvement comes as Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $43.11 billion as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). On Wednesday, the […]
Super Eagles open camp for World Cup playoffs November 9
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open their training camp on Sunday, November 9, in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tournament. The preparation is part of Nigeria’s quest to secure a ticket to the global tournament. Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to release […]
2027: SDP will defeat APC, Tinubu – Lilian Adebayo
Lilian Adebayo, wife of the 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, has expressed strong confidence that the SDP will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. She stated this while speaking to journalists after an event in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Mrs. Adebayo, the […]
Beware of fake paramilitary recruitment messages – CDCFIB warns applicants
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has cautioned Nigerians taking part in the 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise to be alert to fake messages. The Board said some people are sending fraudulent emails and SMS to applicants, claiming to offer updates about the recruitment process. In an official post on its X […]