The Labour Party (LP) has recorded a fresh political gain in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State after more than 1,000 supporters and political stakeholders from different parties reportedly joined its ranks.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, after a video surfaced in which the council chief was heard telling residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the area council.
Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra province are combining emergency firefighting operations with religious prayers as widespread forest and peatland fires continue to generate hazardous levels of smoke across the region.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the economic record of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will have substantial achievements to present to Nigerians as the country moves towards the 2027 general elections.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six people believed to have been kidnapped and arrested three suspected gun runners during separate security operations in Zamfara State.
A former Russian deputy foreign minister and adviser to President Vladimir Putin has warned that British facilities producing military equipment for Ukraine could become targets of attacks carried out by unidentified actors, escalating concerns over the consequences of London’s expanding defence cooperation with Kyiv.
Nollywood actor Amokade Olatayo, popularly known as Ijebu, has publicly appealed for forgiveness from anyone he may have offended, following the reported death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo.
Communities that received the newly commissioned boreholes include Olode Isale (Imupa), Idepo (Ijasi), Obalende 1 (Porogun), Obalende (Seicko), Oju Koti, Alawa, Ojofa, Ita Osu New Market (Ikongba), Ayegbami in Idomowo Community, Ipamurin and Ishado.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that 295 suspects were arrested for various offences during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election as part of efforts to maintain security and ensure a peaceful electoral process.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, arresting multiple suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated operations across Oyo, Kwara, Delta, Plateau and Kano states.
Nigeria’s Falconets have lined up international friendlies against Poland and South Korea as part of their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
El-Kanemi Warriors assistant coach Ishaq Hussain Goni has expressed confidence that the club will be fully prepared for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, insisting the Maiduguri-based side has assembled a stronger squad capable of competing for promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has backed Arsenal to finally end their long wait for Premier League glory by winning the 2026/27 title, while also predicting that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will once again finish as the league’s top scorer
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in the 2027 presidential election, describing the President as “a son of Osun State” while thanking him for what he called a free, fair and credible governorship election.
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on House of Representatives member James Faleke to respect the will of Osun voters, alleging that attempts were being made to influence the ongoing collation of results from the state’s governorship election.