The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has warned politicians and youths against engaging in election-related offences capable of undermining democratic processes. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and made available. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, issued the warning…
Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, Episcopal Area, Ande Emmanuel, has called on members and supporters of the Church to shun inflammatory statements, intimidation, retaliation and any action capable of disrupting public peace or undermining the church’s witness. The bishop made the appeal on Monday in Jalingo while reacting to the ruling of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the suit challenging the eligibility of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the 2027 presidential election. Newsmen reports that Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 15, 2026, for the next hearing, following the plaintiff’s and his counsel’s absence from court. The judge warned that punitive costs…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has trained 100 small-scale dairy farmers in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s dairy sector and improve local milk production. The ministry disclosed this in a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Henrietta Okokon, on Monday. According to the statement,…
The Federal Government has introduced new rules aimed at reducing drug and substance use in secondary schools across Nigeria. Newsmen reports that the policy requires students to undergo drug testing and outlines steps for handling those who test positive. Under the new guidelines, all newly admitted students in secondary schools will be tested for drugs…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan, through his counsel, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, challenged the suit on Friday when the matter came up before Justice Peter Lifu. The suit was filed by a lawyer,…
The Nigerian Army has said two soldiers were killed while troops repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Magumeri, Borno State. Newsmen reports that the Army disclosed this in a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Sani Uba. Uba said the terrorists attempted…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalised President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid by submitting his ₦100 million APC nomination forms. Addressing party leaders, Shettima defended the administration, describing the president’s tough economic decisions as the “fine steel” required for Nigeria’s future stability. Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Femi Fani-Kayode as ambassador designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode was redeployed to South Africa after he was reportedly rejected by the German government. However, disclosing the current development in a post on X, Fani-Kayode claimed he rejected his initial position to Germany. Fani-Kayode wrote: “It gives me…
Imo State Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, say the unions attention have been drawn to fake and misleading information currently circulating concerning the alleged directive to Pensioners to submit their particulars to the office of the Secretary to the State Government for payment of gratuities. This was made known in…