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The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a strategic leader with an unwavering commitment to nation building. According to Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Sunday “the occasion is not only a moment of celebration for …

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Ibadan, and recovered stolen goods worth about ₦100 million during the operation. The arrests were made in the area of ​​the Genesis Hotel in Challenge, following weeks of surveillance by agents acting on credible intelligence. This was revealed in a statement by the Police …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reasons why it is considering adopting a consensus candidate to fly its flag in the 2027 presidential elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, believes that this approach is the most practical and cost-effective option available to the party. He spoke during an appearance on Arise TV’s One-on-One program on Saturday, explaining that …

Christians in Ilorin on Sunday united in the commemoration of Palm Sunday, remembering the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. The event also marked the conclusion of the 40 days of Lenten fasting and the beginning of Passion Week preceding Easter. Christian worshipers and worshipers of all denominations gathered before embarking on a procession through …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, during a special raid operation at Mosafuneto camp, Erinmo road, Efon-Alaaye Ekiti. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said NDLEA officers arrested the suspect on March 26 with a total of 2.2kg of …

Former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the party. Kwankwaso, who announced his decision in a statement, said he felt the need for a “strategic realignment” in response to the evolving political landscape in the country. “I wish to officially announce my resignation …

President Bola Tinubu has issued a stark warning to members of his party, stressing that political parties often go bankrupt not because of electoral defeats, but because of internal divisions and wrong priorities. He spoke at the 4th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, and warned against internal decay, saying, “Political parties do not fail just …

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect. In a press release issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve as national leader and presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, describing his …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the reforms being implemented by the Bola Tinubu administration are driving economic growth and helping reduce poverty in the country. Edun, who stated this while delivering a speech on behalf of members of the Federal Cabinet at the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress …

When Jamal, an Ethiopian man in his early thirties, sets out on what is known as the eastern route, he is not after work, wealth, or status. He is looking for his sixteen-year-old nephew, who disappeared while trying to reach Saudi Arabia through one of the world’s most dangerous migration corridors. Every year, tens of thousands of Ethiopians travel this …