Traditional rulers and cultural leaders across the South-West have thrown their weight behind the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, following his call for the deployment of Yoruba ancestral powers to confront banditry and kidnapping. The renewed debate comes amid ...
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed claims that his political ambition is tied to the influence of his elder brother, Governor Sim Fubara. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ...
The Special Assistant on Youths and Media Mobilization, Atu Terver Joseph to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has resigned. The resignation came only hours after the governor’s aide publicly disclosed that he had paid a visit to the Secretary to ...
Veteran Nollywood actor and academic, Professor Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His passing was confirmed on Friday by his colleague, Kunle Afod, as well as a separate announcement by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo. Afod described the ...
Some Civil Society Organisations under the umbrella of United Against Terror on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt fresh strategies to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The groups made the appeal during a Democracy Day procession in Abuja, ...
A 300-level Biochemistry student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Zaharadeen Nuhu, has been killed in a brutal armed robbery attack at his off-campus hostel in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, the university’s Dean ...
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto after being denied entry into Canada. The 32-year-old, who plays for Spanish club Villarreal CF, was expected to travel with the Ghana squad from ...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 97 inmates at the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The governor also announced cash grants for the beneficiaries and offered them admission opportunities ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday, June 12, 2026, arrived in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, for the burial of the late Emir of Ngazargamu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam. Shettima joined thousands of mourners at ...
The Yar’Adua family has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu following the renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, after the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Tinubu recently approved the renaming of the institution as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua ...
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced his intention to continue public demonstrations following his collapse during a protest in Abuja on Friday. The incident took place after operatives of the ...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are still being held within the Old Oyo National Park axis, as security agencies continue efforts to secure their freedom. ...
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has acknowledged that Nigeria is currently facing a series of serious challenges. Musa made the remarks while speaking at The Platform on Friday, June 12, 2026. “Nigeria is going through a trying period and I ...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been rushed to an undisclosed hospital after collapsing during a protest in Abuja on Friday. POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that the activist suddenly dropped to the ground and began gasping ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying democracy has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians despite 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. In an open letter to Nigerians to mark Democracy ...
A peaceful protest in Abuja turned chaotic on Friday after armed police officers fired teargas at demonstrators marching towards Eagle Square. The protesters had gathered at Berger Bus Stop and were heading to the Federal Secretariat to press home their ...
A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed several shops and office spaces along Murtala Mohammed Way in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. Politics Nigeria reports that the incident happened on Thursday night and affected a salvage yard popularly ...
The United States has announced the temporary closure of its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos in observance of Nigeria’s Democracy Day holiday. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a notice on Friday, stating that both ...
The Deputy Director of Publicity and Strategic Communication for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Brian Dennis, has detailed the party discussions that led to activist Aisha Yesufu turning down an offer to contest for a House of Representatives seat. According ...
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to reconsider emigrating abroad, making a direct appeal for them to remain in the country and play active roles in national development. He said Nigeria’s progress depends heavily on the commitment of young ...