The Bola Tinubu-led government, via the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has unveiled plans to operate special train services during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. The announcement, made by Yakub Mahmood, NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, through the corporation’s official X account on Thursday, revealed that the services will run on scheduled passenger … Read more

Nigerian musician and superstar, David Adeleke, with the stage name Davido has weighed in on some of the challenges faced by Nigerians across the country. Speaking with Elevate Africa on Thursday, Davido said Nigeria lacks good leaders which is key to growth and development of every nation. The singer also highlighted that Nigeria cannot move … Read more

The Presidency has debunked rumours circulating on social media that France is taking over Nigeria’s mining sector. According to Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Nigeria did not sign away its mining rights during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to France. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that a Memorandum of … Read more

President-General of Okuama Community of Ughelli South local government area of Delta state, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died in military detention. Oghoroko reportedly died from torture and alleged inhumane treatment. According to Vanguard, Oghoroko is one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military since August 2024. The reported news of Okuama community President … Read more

There is tension in Kano state as police officers, equipped with advanced gear, have taken over the Emir of Kano’s palace. The palace was surrounded as early as 6 a.m. on Friday. The reasons for the sealing of the palace remain unclear, but sources within the palace suggest that it may be related to plans … Read more

The Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, and over 100 passengers have escaped a tragic incident after a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine failure immediately after it took off from Maiduguri International Airport. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when the deputy Governor and others boarded the plane … Read more

Nineteen officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been dismissed over gross professional misconduct, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has said. The commission on Friday, December 6, 2024, stated that the dismissed officers acted against the extant rules and regulations of the establishment. Speaking at a plenary, the chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu … Read more

Posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have surfaced in Kano, sparking speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2027 general elections. The posters, which feature the inscription of a new political platform, Team New Nigeria (TNN), were prominently displayed at strategic locations across the ancient city, including the Kano State Government House frontage, State Road … Read more

A renowned Islamic scholar, Alhaji Muyideen Bello, has been confirmed dead. The Islamic leader, who was born in 1940 in Ibadan, Oyo State, was widely known and respected for his teachings and dedication to Islamic scholarship. The announcement of his demise was made by another prominent Islamic scholar, Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah, on … Read more