ADC Convention: Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is a Scam, Says Aregbesola

ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja on Tuesday. National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as a deception. Aregbesola spoke in Abuja at the party’s national convention, where he accused the Federal Government of failing to deliver on key promises nearly three years after assuming office. According to him, the continued ref…

Mark Faction of ADC Expels Bala, Abejide, Others Over Alleged Disloyalty

Fresh cracks have deepened within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the faction led by David Mark announced the expulsion of several party members, including a rival factional chairman, Nafiu Bala. Also affected by the decision is Leke Abejide, alongside Kingsley Temitope, Obinna Norman, Kennedy Odiong and Stella Chukwuma. The expulsions were ratified on Tuesday at the party’s national convention in Abuja after a motion moved by Binos Yaroe, representing Adamawa South. Delegates adopted the motion through a voice vote. Party officials said the ac…

FG says Jilli strike focused on insurgents’ supply chain, not civilians

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris The Federal Government has said the April 11 airstrike on the Jilli axis in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State was aimed at cutting off terrorist supply routes and not civilians. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the operation was carried out after credible intelligence confirmed the presence of insurgents in the area. According to him, the strike was executed by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation HADIN KAI as …

Bishop Oyedepo, Ibiyeomie set to dedicate Master’s Place Dreamland City Mega Complex

The Presiding Pastor of Master’s Place International, Pastor Korede Komaiya, has announced that the church is set to open and dedicate its newly completed edifice, ‘Dreamland City.’ The announcement was made via the cleric’s official platforms, as well as those of the church. The mega church complex comprises two wings of four floors each, equipped with elevators, a central air conditioning (HVAC) system, and a 21st-century main auditorium. The facility is scheduled for opening and dedication on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. The event wi…

FG Targets 70% Indigenous Cartoons as NOA, NAWOJ Deepen Pre-Election Civic Drive

(L-R) NAWOJ National President, Aishatu Ibrahim with the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a courtesy visit by NAWOJ. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled plans to boost local content production for children, targeting at least 70 per cent of cartoons consumed in the country to reflect indigenous culture and values, as it strengthens collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ahead of the next general elections. Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this during a courtesy visi…

53% of Nigerians do not save — Report

A startling new window into the financial habits of Africa’s largest economy has revealed a deepening savings crisis. According to the PiggyVest Savings Report 2025, released in March 2026, over half of the Nigerian population is currently living without any form of financial cushion. The report, which surveyed 20,000 respondents across all six geopolitical zones, found that 53 per cent of Nigerians do not prioritise saving or lack the discipline to maintain a fund. With inflation and the cost of living continuing to climb, many households find themselv…

Faleke Reveals Preferred APC Aspirant For Lagos Governorship In 2027

House of Representatives lawmaker, James Abiodun Faleke A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has endorsed the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the next governor of the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Faleke made the declaration in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. The federal lawmaker urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his supporters in Ikeja Federal Constituency and across Lagos State to rally support for Hamzat as …

Boko Haram Parades 416 Kidnapped Victims in Borno

Screenshot from video of hundreds of abducted residents from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State posted by Boko Haram on Friday A faction of Boko Haram has released a video showing hundreds of abducted residents from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, raising fresh concerns over the scale of insurgent activity in the North-East. The group, identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, displayed 416 captives in a six-minute video circulated on Friday, claiming those held were in good con…

Full List of Nations for 2026 World Cup Unveiled After Final Playoffs

The line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed following the conclusion of the intercontinental playoffs, with Iraq national football team sealing the final qualification spot after a 2–1 win over Bolivia national football team in Mexico. The tournament, to be jointly hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 48 teams for the first time, marking a significant expansion from the traditional 32-nation format. From Africa, a record 10 countries have qualified, underlining the continent’s growing presence in global football. The r…

Stakeholders Back Data System to Curb Inmate Neglect in Correctional Centres

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice sector have thrown their weight behind the deployment of a digital data system aimed at reducing cases of inmate neglect and improving accountability across correctional centres. The support was expressed during a capacity-building training for correctional officers on the use of the Corrections Information Management System (CIMS), organised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) in Abuja on Friday. The training focused on equipping officers with the skills required to manage the digital platform, which is…

FG Seeks Input of Foreign-Trained Experts to Drive Aviation, Digital Innovation

The Federal Government has called on Nigerian professionals trained in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to contribute their expertise to solving challenges in the aviation sector and advancing the country’s technological growth. The call was made on Friday in Abuja at the Soyuznik Alumni National Congress, a gathering of Nigerian graduates from the USSR and Eastern Europe, themed “Engineering Nigeria’s Future: From Education to Industrial Power.” Representing the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the Director of Re…

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EFCC Raids ‘Yahoo Academy’ in Abuja, Arrests 31 Suspects

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered an alleged internet fraud training centre in the Federal Capital Territory, arresting 31 suspects during a sting operation in Abuja. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday at a facility located in Becki Estate, Karu, where they were reportedly undergoing training in cyber fraud. According to a statement issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the suspects include two suspected ringleaders and several trainees. Oyewale said the operation led to the…

APC Presents Certificates of Return to New NWC Member

APC Presents Certificates of Return to New NWC Members Francis ADEAPIN (L-R) Chairman, APC Central Coordination Committee, Aminu Bello Masari presenting Certificate of Return to the Party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday, in Abuja. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally presented Certificates of Return to newly elected members of its National Working Committee (NWC), marking the official completion of the leadership transition following its National Convention. The presentation was held on Thursday at the party’s National Sec…

FG Downplays U.S. Security Advisory, Says Nigeria Remains Safe

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris The Federal Government has played down the recent security advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State, maintaining that the situation does not reflect the broader reality of safety and stability across Nigeria. The advisory, which authorised the withdrawal of non-essential personnel from the U.S. embassy in Abuja and urged citizens to reconsider travel, had stirred concerns about the country’s security outlook. But in a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to …

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Democratic Stability in ECOWAS

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Democratic Stability in ECOWAS (L–R) The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr; the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Jibrin Barau, CFR; Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace; Senator Sani Bello; and former Chief of Army Staff, Ambassador Yusuf Tukur Buratai, during the Voice of Nigeria Forum 2026, held in Abuja. Photo: Khalid Ahmed/FMINO. The Federal Government has renewed its pledge to strengthen d…