News

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardon and clemency to 175 Nigerians and foreigners, including late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, Major General Mamman Vatsa, and other members of the “Ogoni Nine”, was part of efforts to promote fairness, justice, and nat...

The highly anticipated Osamede movie, a groundbreaking Nigerian historical superhero film inspired by the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, premiered to a thunderous standing ovation on Friday night at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State.The Osamede homecoming premiere attracted a distinguished audience of government o...

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday granted presidential pardon to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, and former FCT minister in the Babangida regime, Major General Mamman Vatsa (retd).While Vatsa was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, Macaulay was twice convicted by the colonial authorities in Lagos....

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday....

Ten days after the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, news anchor and producer with Arise Television, the police authorities have announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the robbery incident.Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of September 29 when armed robbers...

Renowned Nigerian statesman Dr Christopher Kolade has died aged 93, his family announced in a statement.“We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service; and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the statement read in part....

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing the late diplomat as the “finest of men.”The veteran broadcaster and elder statesman died on Wednesday, he was aged 92....

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has given the clearest indication yet that he may endorse one of his current team members as his preferred successor in the 2027 governorship election.Speaking during the Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 Budget held at the Ogunlana Hall, University of Ibadan, the governor said continuity was vita...

Nigeria’s top referees will once again fly the nation’s flag high on the international stage as they take charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifier between Gambia and Gabon at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA have appointed an all-Nigerian officiating crew for the crucial Group F encounter, reaffirming the country’s growing reputation for producing elite match officia...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to introduce dedicated bus shuttle and car hire services to improve access and passenger convenience at the Gateway International Airport, located along the Iperu-Ilishan axis of the state.The governor made the disclos...