Jigawa State Public Holiday Declared for Islamic New Year 1448 AH
|By Adejumo Adekunle – The Jigawa State public holiday announced for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will allow residents and civil servants to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year,…
Police Reforms Won’t Affect Officers, IGP Assures
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger cooperation among traditional institutions, security agencies and local communities to promote lasting peace, unity and development across the country.…
NASS, TETFUND Moves to Expand Student Loan Scheme
By Babatunji Wusu| The National Assembly (NASS) has agreed with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million to 7 million direct beneficiaries,…
Amaechi Named ADC Running Mate for 2027
By Babatunji Wusu| The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially selected Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027…
Mass Terrorism Trial Begins in Abuja
By Babatunji Wusu| The Federal Government on Monday commenced another round of mass terrorism trials involving suspected terrorists facing various terrorism-related charges in Abuja. The proceedings, which were previously held…
Adams Oshiomhole Claims Akpabio Sees Him as ‘The Devil’ Amid Senate Rift
|By Adejumo Adekunle – Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio views him as “the devil,” as tensions between the two lawmakers continue to grow.…
Peter Obi Says Nigeria’s World Cup Absence Reflects Leadership Failure
|By Adejumo Adekunle – Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has argued that Nigeria’s World Cup absence reflects leadership failure rather than a shortage of talent. In a…
Treasury Bills Drive N1tn Fixed-Income Surge
By Babatunji Wusu| Nigeria’s fixed-income market recorded a landmark trading session as total single-day turnover exceeded N1 trillion, highlighting strong investor appetite for government debt instruments and rising market liquidity.…
ECOWAS Parliament Targets Rural Energy Expansion
By Babatunji Wusu| The ECOWAS Parliament is set to hold a five-day delocalised joint committee meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from June 15 to 19, 2026, to advance discussions on improving…
PSN Backs State Police Reform Initiative
By Babatunji Wusu| The Parliament Support Network (PSN) has welcomed the passage of the State Police Bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as a crucial step towards strengthening…
