
The Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee has unveiled cultural, security and economic plans for the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar Celebration, promising a world-class event aimed at showcasing the heritage and diversity of the ancient emirate.
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party and members of the party’s Interim National Working Committee have called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture following the recent abduction of teachers and
Millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat on Tuesday for the spiritual peak of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, as temperatures climbed close to 40 degrees Celsius in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of worshippers dressed
Nigeria received a total of $187,352,312 in foreign assistance from the United States in 2026, according to updated figures published by the US Department of State on May 20, 2026. Data from the US
Basketball legend Michael Jordan led tributes to Pep Guardiola as Manchester City held a farewell event for the departing manager after his decade-long spell at the club. Guardiola, 55, recently announced his decision to
The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank financing meant for Nigeria’s electricity sector, ending the remaining portion of a $1.52 billion power sector recovery programme. Documents obtained from the World
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect over an alleged online fraud involving a fake vehicle purchase transaction valued at more than N3 million. The
Winning the Premier League is regarded as one of football’s toughest achievements. Winning it with two different clubs is an even rarer feat, highlighting players who successfully adapted and performed at elite level across different
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha
In a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the long-awaited reconstruction of the
By Oluwatosin Babatunde As Osun State gradually moves into another intense election cycle ahead of 2026, I find myself increasingly concerned—not
By Oluwatosin Babatunde I listened carefully to Governor Seyi Makinde’s remarks in Ibadan, and I find myself both concerned and uncomfortable—not
By Oluwatosin Babatunde The Ibadan Declaration, issued at the conclusion of the Opposition Political Parties National Summit on April 25, 2026,
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to withdraw Nigerian passports from individuals who have formally renounced their