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JUST IN: Makinde-backed PDP constitutes 13-member interim NWC, appoints Turaki as chairman

Nigeria, May 4 -- The National Executive Committee (NEC) of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 13-member interim National Working Committee (NWC). The NEC appointed Kab... Read More


Police arrest 25 suspected cultists, recover firearm

Nigeria, May 4 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State said they have arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a firearm during a late-night operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state. The pol... Read More


Court to rule on Sowore's no-case submission in trial on charges of cyberbullying Tinubu

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed 8 May for ruling on the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in his cyberbullying trial over calling President Bola Tin... Read More


"Why I'm focusing on retail, hospitality to grow local businesses," - Ooni of Ife

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has revealed how he transitioned from private enterprise to traditional leadership. The 51-year-old traditional ruler, speaking in a recent... Read More


BREAKING: At Abuja court, angry youths block SSS from whisking away 'Justice Crack'

Nigeria, May 4 -- Angry youths on Monday blocked operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) from whisking social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, widely known as Justice Crack, away from... Read More


Dangote denies rift with Tony Elumelu, rejects refinery funding claims

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Dangote Group has dismissed as "false, malicious, and baseless" a publication claiming its President, Aliko Dangote, fell out with Tony Elumelu, after a failed request for financ... Read More


Nigeria's economic growth back on track after years of crisis - Report

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Nigerian economy is turning the tide and is back on the path of growth after years of being constrained by fiscal crises, external shocks, policy missteps and missed opportunitie... Read More


Police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom buries mother

Nigeria, May 4 -- The remains of Nkoyo Ikot, the mother of the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, Timfon John, were laid to rest on Saturday in Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state. Mada... Read More


Despite certificate forgery scandal, ex-minister Uche Nnaji 'quietly' moves to PDP for governorship bid

Nigeria, May 4 -- A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has "quietly" moved from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite... Read More


2027: Labour Party fixes N50m for presidential forms, sets dates for primaries

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Labour Party (LP) has fixed its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for N50 million. It also pegged those of the governorship at N25 million, senatorial N10... Read More