Jubilation in Ethiopian Prisons as Nigeria Secures Repatriation Deal for Nearly 100 Inmates
Scores of Nigerian inmates serving prison sentences in Ethiopia erupted in celebration after the Federal Government announced a landmark prisoner transfer agreement that will allow them to return home to…
Nigeria Mobilises New Envoys to Rescue ECOWAS Unity, Confront Rising Regional Crises
The Federal Government has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to West African countries to take the lead in rebuilding regional unity, defending democratic governance and strengthening collective…
Ekiti Poll: INEC Deploys Massive Security, Clears BVAS Final Test Ahead of Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified security arrangements and completed the final testing of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the June 20 governorship election in…
Russia Defends Ukraine Operation, Deepens Strategic Partnership With Nigeria and Africa
Russia has defended its ongoing military operation in Ukraine, rejected Western efforts to isolate it internationally, and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding strategic cooperation with Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at…
Democracy Day: Ikpea Pays Tribute To Pro-Democracy Activists, Calls For Unity
The senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Joseph Ikpea, has called for peace, unity and patriotism as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. The federal lawmaker said…
Katsina confirms death of ex-general Rabe in bandits’ captivity
Katsina: The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in the custody of bandits, describing the development as a tragic loss to the state…
Victor Osimhen to Manchester United: Dream Move or Dead End?
For what feels like a good few seasons, Victor Osimhen’s name has been inescapable during summer transfers. Every year there’s a new wave of rumours. And every window, there’s a…
Residents Applaud Governor Okpebholo Over Completion of Evbuotubu Road as Okhunmwun, Mechanic Roads Near Completion
Residents of Evbuotubu in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for completing the 6.5-kilometre road linking Ekhenwan to Siluko, describing the project as a…
Local governance failure fuels insecurity— Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu says the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria’s insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains critical to national development. Tinubu stated this on…
President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day address
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since…