Address security challenges not Hisbah Bill – Boys Brigade tells Niger Assembly
The Boys Brigade Nigeria, Niger State Council, has urged the Niger State House of Assembly to focus on insecurity and economic hardship instead of pursuing the controversial Hisbah Bill. The group said the proposed law could deepen division and distract leaders from urgent challenges affecting residents. In a statement issued after a meeting in Minna, […]
Police in Kano unveil enhanced security measures for Ramadan
Nigeria’s Kano Police Command has announced strengthened security arrangements across Kano as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast. Authorities say the measures are designed to keep residents safe during prayers, night gatherings, and other religious activities throughout the holy period. In a statement signed by police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command said the plan is […]
2027: Details of Senate’s dramatic Tuesday plenary over election date, electronic transmission
Nigeria’s Senate held a tense plenary Tuesday as lawmakers reopened debate on the Electoral Act amendment bill to avoid a clash between the 2027 general elections and major religious seasons like Ramadan and Lent. The chamber agreed to reconsider the legislation after consultations with Independent National Electoral Commission over its February 2027 election timetable. Senate […]
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N21m theft
The EFCC has arraigned Nosakhare Osarobo Olawale before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, for allegedly stealing N21 million. The arraignment took place on February 18, 2026. Olawale faces a two-count charge of theft, with the EFCC reaffirming its commitment to fighting economic and financial crimes across Nigeria. The commission’s […]
Group condemns remand of three critics in Kwara
The Kwara North Development Commission condemned the remand of Iliasu Ibrahim, Shola Muse, and Adesomowo Adegogo by the Kwara State High Court over an alleged defamation case. The Commission described the move as judicial overreach and executive interference in the judiciary. President Abdullahi Mansuma and Publicity Secretary Hajia Zainabu Seko argued that the defendants’ constitutional […]
Ogun Govt warns residents against roadside trading after fatal Ota accident
The Ogun State Government has warned residents against roadside trading after a fatal accident at the Ota tollgate in Ado-Odo/Ota LGA claimed several lives and destroyed property. The practice was described as unsafe and a major risk to public safety. Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele urged citizens to use designated market stalls and trading areas provided […]
Supreme Court responsible for confusion in Nigeria today – INEC’s ex-Commissioner, Igini
Former Mike Igini has blamed the Supreme Court of Nigeria for what he described as confusion in the country’s electoral system. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, he traced the issue to past rulings affecting election reforms. Igini said earlier lawmakers were cautious about technology and even banned electronic voting machines under Section […]
2027: ‘Presiding officer open to danger’ – Igini on consequences of controversial electoral act bill
Former Mike Igini, who once served with the Independent National Electoral Commission, has warned that the proposed Electoral Act amendment could put polling officials at risk during the 2027 elections. He shared this concern while speaking on Arise Television. Igini explained that the bill might bring back a system similar to the old incident form, […]
Lent, Ramadan: Divine invitation to transcend our differences – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called the overlapping Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fasting period a divine chance for Nigerians to transcend differences. He described it as a powerful symbol of shared sacrifice and reflection. Obi noted that both seasons involve fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving, emphasizing that this rare spiritual convergence is […]
Ooni planning title for Igboho – Monarch openly tells Tinubu to release Kanu
The Igwe of Ezema Olo in Enugu, Ambassador Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. He suggested returning Kanu to Kenya or the United Kingdom if his presence in Nigeria is uncomfortable. Kanu was arrested in Kenya during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and returned to Nigeria, […]