You can’t stop Igbos from contesting for Governorship in Lagos — Sam Amadi

Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Prof. Sam Amadi, has insisted that Nigerians should be free to seek political office anywhere in the country, regardless of their ethnic background, stressing that Igbos have the right to contest for the highest positions in Lagos.

 

Reactions as Pinnick says he is NFF’s ‘life president’

Amaju Pinnick is under fire from Nigerians on social media after he described himself as the “life president” of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

 

World Bank retains Nigeria’s 4.1% economic growth forecast

The World Bank has retained its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth rate for 2026 at 4.1 percent.

 

Protest at our Abuja headquarters was politically sponsored - City Boy Movement

The City Boy Movement says a protest staged at its headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Thursday was politically sponsored and designed to intimidate its members and create a false narrative about the organisation.

 

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a court-ordered warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over allegations of forging academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates.

Corpse Found in Car Near Iran’s World Cup Training Base in Tijuana, Mexico

A decomposing body was discovered in the trunk of a car parked directly across from the stadium where Iran’s national football team is training for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.  

Kebbi State Commences Plans for New Police Mobile Force Base in Zuru

Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has initiated plans to establish a new Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Zuru as part of efforts to strengthen security and tackle banditry and other crimes in the southern part of the state. 

Soldiers Destroy Terrorist Camp, Rescue Three Hostages in Zamfara

Nigerian Army troops have dealt a significant blow to banditry in Zamfara State, killing one terrorist, destroying a criminal camp, and successfully rescuing three kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation. 

Only God Can Bring Insecurity to an End – Minister Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has stated that amid Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges, only God can ultimately bring insecurity to an end. 

DSS Intercepts Arms Shipment Bound for Bandit Kingpin

Operatives of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State, foiling an attempt to deliver weapons to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara State.

VIDEO: 'Tinubu Must Go' Protest Rocks Port Harcourt

Some residents, mostly youths, took to the streets in Port Harcourt on Friday to demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu.

'We're ready, Akeredolu laid foundation for state police in Ondo' — Aiyedatiwa

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, says the state is ready for the commencement of the state police initiative.

 

Abducted Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Reportedly Murdered by Bandits

 Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has reportedly been killed while in captivity after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State.

 

Burglars steal England’s World Cup training equipment in US

 The English FA says its men’s national team has been a victim of theft ahead of country’s first match of the 2026 World Cup.

 

‘Together, We Shall Ensure Nigeria Is OK’ — Kwankwaso After Obi Meeting

 Former Kano State Governor and vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Friday, met with the presidential candidate of the NDC, Mr Peter Obi, at his Abuja residence.