Thursday, October 1, 2026

Politics

February 26, 2026

Tunji Disu, I were Tinubu’s mentees when he was Lagos governor: Ex-IGP Egbetokun

“I learned many things from him, from Mr President, but there is something I remember he said when he was governor in Lagos,” said Mr Egbetokun.

Kayode Egbetokun, Bola Tinubu and Tunji Disu
February 26, 2026

Tinubu asks senators to amend constitution for state police

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged the Senate leadership to amend the constitution to provide for state police

Tinubu with senators
February 26, 2026

Kebbi first lady doles out Ramadan palliatives to 1,000 women

Nafisa Nasir-Idris, Kebbi’s first lady, has disbursed Ramadan palliatives to no fewer than 1,000 women in Birnin Kebbi LGA.

women
February 26, 2026

Cyberbullying: Kano govt accuses Amnesty International of misleading public

The Kano government has rejected Amnesty International’s allegations of harassment and intimidation of critics, describing them as misleading and unfounded.

Abba Kabir Yusuf
February 26, 2026

Kwankwaso warned against undermining security, public order in Kano

The Kano Peace Coalition Group has warned NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso against using social media to undermine security and public order.

Dr. Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso
February 25, 2026

NMC gets new acting chief executive

Education Tunji Alausa has approved the appointment of Benjamin Oyelami as acting director/chief executive of the National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Abuja.

Tunji Alausa
February 25, 2026

Ita Enang urges ECOWAS leaders to adopt direct election for ECOWAS MPs

”They can even do it by universal adult suffrage, and in accordance with the laws of each country,” Mr Enang stated.

Ita Enang
February 25, 2026

COEASU urges FG to appoint right candidate as NCCE executive secretary

In a statement on Wednesday, COEASU president Ahmed Lawan said the move would ensure continuity and stability in ongoing reforms in teacher education.

COEASU members
February 25, 2026

Tinubu’s APC promoting violence in Edo, Nigeria going into peril: Atiku

Words, when weaponised, often precede actions. What happened in Benin did not occur in a vacuum,” Mr Atiku stated.

Atiku with ADC chieftains
February 25, 2026

Officers chased hoodlums who attacked ADC chieftains, members at Benin rally: Police

According to Mrs Ikoedem, the command reinforced security at the secretariat to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.

Peter Obi