Monday, November 2, 2026

Politics

January 22, 2026

Ogun people criticising me are ‘barking dogs’, says Gov Dapo Abiodun

“We will not pay attention to any barking dog. Like they say, nobody throws stones at unripe fruit,” Mr Abiodun said.

Dapo Abiodun
January 21, 2026

Nigeria’s federal, state ministries underperforming, comatose, Catholic Church alleges

“Nigerians surely deserve better than what obtains at present,” said the bishops

Federal Secretariat
January 21, 2026

Awujale Throne: Dapo Abiodun orders kingmakers to halt selection process indefinitely

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government cited a security report of a potential breach of the peace to halt the selection process for the next Awujale.

Dapo Abiodun
January 21, 2026

Awujale Stool: SSS summons Fusengbuwa ruling house nominees, stops kingmakers’ meet-and-greet

The SSS also unilaterally cancelled an earlier planned meet-and-greet slated to be held at the Awujale’s palace.

January 21, 2026

Governor Ododo urged to intervene in selection of Bagana ruler

A group has called on Governor Ahmed Ododo to urgently intervene in the selection of the traditional ruler of Bagana to avoid a breach of peace.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
January 21, 2026

Alleged Genocide: Scores of Christians kidnapped during church service in Kaduna, police confirm

“In this context, comments made by the CP during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed,” the police said.

Armed cops in Kaduna
January 21, 2026

ADC opposes government’s plan to release scores of suspected bandits

The African Democratic Congress has strongly condemned and rejected plans by Governor Dikko Radda’s administration to release 70 suspected bandits currently in custody.

Bandits with RPG
January 20, 2026

Tinubu govt satanic, goaded by APC urban bandits: Atiku

Mr Abubakar warned that attacks on himself and Peter Obi undermine opposition unity and do not serve Nigeria’s interests.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar with President Bola Tinubu
January 20, 2026

Tinubu commended for advancing food security, easing food prices

“For instance, a basket of tomatoes that sold for about ₦18,000 previously now goes for as low as ₦5,000 in many markets,” Mr Egoh.

President Bola Tinubu
January 20, 2026

Tinubu promised to work with Gov Yusuf to develop Kano: Official

Mr Tinubu assured the governor of the federal government’s readiness to work with Kano to tackle bandits and drive sustainable development.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu