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Why I dumped APC for Labour Party - Reps deputy spokesperson

Nigeria, March 31 -- The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Philip Agbese, has said his decision to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the La... Read More


Tinubu seeks Senate's approval for fresh $6bn loans from UAE, UK

Nigeria, March 31 -- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to approve two fresh foreign loans totalling $6 billion to be obtained from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Mr ... Read More


Power minister Adelabu, Oyo govt clash over 'failed' power project

Nigeria, March 31 -- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Oyo State Government have given conflicting accounts of the state's flagship power project, with both sides disputing whether the i... Read More


'I tried reconciling Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham; I can't beg anymore' - Iyabo Ojo

Nigeria, March 31 -- Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has addressed the incident involving her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, at the premiere of her film "The Return of Arinzo." PREMIUM... Read More


ICPC takes El-Rufai back into custody as court postpones bail hearing

Nigeria, March 31 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday postponed the hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's bail application until Wednesday, prompting ICPC agents to take h... Read More


Defections hit House of Reps as 26 lawmakers switch parties

Nigeria, March 31 -- The House of Representatives was thrown into fresh political realignments on Tuesday as no fewer than 26 lawmakers formally defected from their respective parties. The lawmakers ... Read More


Tinubu proposes N9.3 trillion increase to 2026 budget, now N67.7 trillion

Nigeria, March 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve an increase of N9.3 trillion to the 2026 budget, raising it from N58.47 trillion to N67.7 trillion. The request was conveyed... Read More


Governor under fire for visiting attack survivors in armoured tank

Nigeria, March 31 -- Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang is under fire over his visit to the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area, where dozens were killed on Sunday, in an arm... Read More


Police Week: Officers sweep Akwa Ibom streets, provide free medical services

Nigeria, March 31 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State on Monday kicked off activities for the 2026 Police Week with a statewide sanitation exercise and a medical outreach. Police Week is a... Read More


El-Rufai back in court after mother's burial

Nigeria, March 31 -- Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, returned to court on Tuesday for the continuation of hearing in his corruption trial, days afer attending the burial of his late moth... Read More