Tinubu Blames Nigeria’s Development Challenges on Weak Long-Term Planning, Reaffirms Commitment to Federal–State Collaboration
President Bola Tinubu has identified the absence of robust long-term national planning across successive administrations as a key factor behind Nigeria’s persistent development and growth challenges. The President made the remarks on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving a delegation of Enugu State stakeholders led by Governor Peter Mbah. Tinubu observed that Nigeria’s […]
Plateau Government Arraigns Five Over Angwan Rukuba Killings, Weeks After Tinubu’s Justice Pledge
The Plateau State Government has filed terrorism-related charges against five suspects in connection with the March 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, marking a significant step following President Bola Tinubu’s recent pledge to ensure justice for victims of the attacks. The charges, filed on Friday by the State Attorney General, Philemon […]
Truck driver, motor boy rescued from kidnappers by Edo security outfit
The Edo State Security Corps has successfully rescued a 37-year-old truck driver and his 25-year-old motor boy from kidnappers in Edo State. Richard Balogun told reporters in Benin City that the victims are Sani Muhammed and Nazifi Rabiu. The duo was kidnapped around 11pm on March 30, 2026, along the Benin–Okene road near an army […]
Stop saying unknown gunmen. We know those k!lling our people- Plateau lawmaker
Dickson Chollom, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Barkin Ladi Constituency, has said the term “unknown gunmen” should no longer be used for recent attacks, insisting that those responsible are now identified. He made this statement during a visit to Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area after an attack […]
INEC vs ADC: VDM reveals call from DSS over alleged plan to lead protest, unrest
Nigerian social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has claimed that he received a call from the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding an alleged plan to organize a nationwide protest. The issue is linked to the ongoing dispute between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress […]
Nigerian lawyer, Jaja to design postgraduate courses for Lesotho National University
A Nigerian lawyer who specializes in legislative drafting, Dr Tonye Clinton Jaja, has been selected to develop postgraduate academic programmes for the National University of Lesotho. Lesotho is a country located in the southern part of Africa. The project is being carried out through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), a programme where Nigeria provides […]
Nigerian govt expels controversial US missionary, Alex Barber
The Nigerian Federal Government has expelled American missionary Alex Barber, citing fears that his statements could increase tensions and deepen divisions, especially in Plateau State. The move comes after growing controversy over his work in Nigeria’s North-central region, where authorities claimed his remarks might incite unrest. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu […]
‘They’re fighting Islamic Republic not Iranian people’ – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi said the current hostilities involving Iran are aimed at the country’s Islamic Republic system, not its people. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Gumi emphasized that the conflict is not against Iranian citizens. He also stated that Persians would play an important role in supporting Islam in the future. He […]
BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Ankwai dead
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away. Ankwai, who represented Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker at the start of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately made public at the time of […]
Arise TV anchor Rufai breaks down recalling how Brig.Gen.Musa Uba was killed
Oseni Rufai, a presenter on Arise TV, became emotional while talking about the late Musa Uba, who was killed during a terrorist attack in Borno State in November 2025. During the programme, Rufai spoke about the painful details of how the senior officer died, saying the memory still deeply affects him. He explained that General […]