The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has dismissed secessionist agitators’ plans to create new states through Edo land borders, affirming that no part of Edo land will be ceded. Ewuare II, clarified that no part of Edo land will be…
At least three people were killed on Wednesday in Danjibga village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after armed bandits attacked the community. The incident was reported on Thursday, December 4, 2025, by security analyst Bakatsine on X. Bakatsine…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Thursday, proposed N861.3 billion as the 2026 budget to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. Mr Lawal, while presenting the appropriation bill, said the amount comprised N714.05 billion capital expenditure, while…
With William Troost Ekong officially announcing his retirement from international football, the Super Eagles are set for a leadership transition. Ekong, who captained Nigeria with distinction and guided the team through several major tournaments, leaves behind big shoes to fill.…
The Delta State Police Command has restated that the ban on fireworks remains in effect ahead of the Christmas season, warning that the use, sale and public display of pyrotechnics will attract arrest and prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, Olufemi…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 8 December to hear a request by convicted Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu for his transfer from the prison in Sokoto, North-west Nigeria. In a motion filed ex parte, Mr Kanu urged the…
By John Alechenu Abuja: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has decried the earring gap between Nigerian content creators and the counterparts in other countries of the world. She drew attention to two key issues: the need to protect Nigeria’s…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to immediately halt the implementation of its recent curriculum review, which resulted in the removal of key subjects such as Computer Studies, Data Processing, Electrical Installation and Maintenance,…
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 65 additional nominees for ambassadorial positions to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The president’s request was conveyed in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during Thursday’s plenary. The nominees include career…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a blend of strategic reforms, local production advances, and high-level international engagements, according to his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil. In…