SUSPECTED HERBAL POISONING IN BENUE KILLS FOUR PERSON

At least four persons have reportedly died, while 14 others are receiving treatment in hospital after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture purchased in Oju township, headquarters of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.The incident reportedly followed the sale of...

APM GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE CHALLENGES APC OVER ₦150BN OYO IGR TARGET

The gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has challenged Senator Sharafadeen Alli to explain how he intends to increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to ₦150 billion without imposing additional taxes and levies...

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 2000 ADDITIONAL CNG INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE COUNTRY

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy about 2,000 additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure units across the country to accelerate adoption of the alternative fuel and reduce transportation costs.Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and...

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US VICE PRESIDENT BLAMES IRAN WAR FOR REPUBLICAN ELECTION SETBACKS

United States Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war and the administration's relationship with Israel for the Republican Party's poor performance in the 2026 midterm elections, saying many voters who supported President Donald Trump and him in 2024 switched allegiance...

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ADC CRISIS: NDC WARNS JUDICIARY AGAINST POLITICAL INTERFERENCE

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has warned the judiciary against being used to weaken opposition parties and undermine democracy following a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The party said judgments of such nature risk...

ADC INAUGURATES 63-MEMBER CAMPAIGN TEAM IN CROSS RIVER

The African Democratic Congress on Wednesday inaugurated a 63-member campaign organisation in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Coordinator of the Atiku/Amaechi Campaign Organisation, Mr Ekpo Okon, who spoke at the inauguration in Calabar, said Nigeria needed...

OSUN APC SCRAPS PARALLEL TINUBU CAMPAIGN COUNCIL

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has discontinued its parallel presidential campaign structure and renamed its campaign council the Osun State All Progressives Congress Parliamentary Campaign Council. The party also expanded the legislative campaign council’s membership to accommodate all...

OSUN NBA DEMANDS DIGITAL UPGRADE, REPAIRS FOR COURTS

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Osun State have called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to introduce urgent reforms in the state's judicial infrastructure. The body also warned that inadequate court facilities and the absence of modern technology could further undermine the...

POLICE RESTRICT MOVEMENT FOR APC PRESIDENTIAL RALLY IN NASARAWA

The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced temporary traffic diversions and movement restrictions in parts of Lafia metropolis ahead of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the State Police...

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UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL APPROVES US PLAN FOR GAZA

The United Nations Security Council has approved the US plan for Gaza, marking a major diplomatic victory for Washington.The vote endorses President Donald Trump’s 20 point ceasefire plan, which...

MALI’S JUNTA LEADER SIGNS NEW LAW TO KEEP IN POWER

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced the decision to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG commonly known as cooking gas.Speaking during a recent...

Iran Confirms Death of 12 Journalists During 12-Day War with Israel

Iranian authorities on Thursday made it known that at least 12 journalists and media workers were killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel,citing the media arm of the...

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National Hospital Abuja Signs MoU with U.S. Cancer Center to Boost Research and Clinical Trials in Nigeria

National Hospital, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., to strengthen cancer research and enhance clinical trials in Nigeria.Chief...

At least 240 killed in Air India crash, one survives

Rescue teams have begun combing the site of a London-bound passenger jet which crashed into a residential area of India’s Ahmedabad city, killing at least 265 people on board and on...

Nigeria partners Australia to train mining experts

In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s mining industry, the Federal Government has launched an intensive technical training programme for mining professionals, in collaboration with the Australian and Commonwealth governments.Minister of...

Tinubu felicitates Muslim on Eid el Kabir urges prayers for troops, calls for national unity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the toughest days are over and that the nation is now entering a new era of renewed hope and prosperity. In his 2025 Eid...

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT 100 HOUSING UNITS ACROSS 774 LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AREAS IN THE COUNTRY

Federal Government has revealed plans to construct 100 houses in each of the 774 local government areas across the country.Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, disclosed this...

South African ex-president Jacob Zuma loses bid over graft charges

A high court judge in South Africa dismissed an application by former President Jacob Zuma to end his graft trial.Zuma together with French company, Thales, are facing charges of corruption, money-laundering,...