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Veteran Diplomat and Broadcaster Christopher Kolade Dies at 92

Nigeria has lost one of its most revered elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away at the age of 92.   His family announced his passing in a statement on Wednesday, October 8, 20...

October 09, 2025

Crime

Police Arrest 12-Member Robbery Gang Behind Killing of Arise News Anchor, Security Guard in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers allegedly responsible for the attack that led to the death of Arise News staff member, Somtoch...

October 09, 2025

Politics

Kalu Declares Self Most Influential Politician in South-East, Dismisses Obi’s Relevance

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, has dismissed claims that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is the political leader of the South-East, declaring hi...

October 09, 2025

News

Court Orders Arrest of Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu for Contempt Hours After Resignation

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest of the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of...

October 09, 2025

Politics

Obi Calls for Certificate Verification of All Political Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on relevant government agencies to commence immediate verification and authentication of the academic and professional certif...

October 09, 2025

Politics

Obi Condemns Derogatory Remarks, Says No Nigerian Is a ‘Street Urchin’

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as the increasing tendency among some Nigerians to demean others, saying such b...

October 08, 2025

Politics

Minister Nnaji Resigns Over Certificate Forgery Allegations — Presidency Confirms

The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office following allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him.   Presidential spokesman, Ba...

October 08, 2025

Politics

Who Is May Agbamuche-Mbu? 10 Key Facts About INEC’s New Acting Chairman

Following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, legal expert and long-serving commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commis...

October 07, 2025

Politics

Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down As Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has officially stepped down from his position, marking the end of his tenure and the beginning of a lead...

October 07, 2025

Entertainment

Musawa Urges Stakeholders to Boost Investment in Nigeria’s $7 Billion Creative Economy

    The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on stakeholders to increase investment in the country's creative sector.  Speaking at...

October 07, 2025

News

FG Launches Africa’s Largest Health Campaign, Targets 100m Children for Immunisation

ABUJA — The Federal Government has launched what it described as Africa’s largest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles,...

October 07, 2025

Business

Nigeria bigger than PENGASSAN, says FG as Shettima defends Dangote Refinery

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the success of the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, describing it as a critical national asset that must be protected and suppo...

October 06, 2025