Reading Time: 2 minutesA fatal diesel tanker explosion occurs early today along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos, leaving two people dead and prompting swift emergency action by traffic and safety agencies. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirms that the incident happens at the Oto-Ijanikin...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, deploys 555 personnel to ensure safety and protect lives and property during the Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state. The State Commandant, CC Sani Mustapha, confirms that the deployment covers...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu congratulates the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recognition by the International Press Institute (IPI) as a champion of press freedom. The President welcomes the commendation, which is presented at the IPI Annual...

Reading Time: 3 minutesNiger State Governor Umaru Bago confirms the release of the abducted students and teachers of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, bringing relief to families and the wider community after weeks of anxiety. The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and proprietor of...

Reading Time: 2 minutesElder statesman and former Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba group Afenifere, Pa Ayo Opadokun, says Nigeria’s worsening insecurity is the result of deliberate planning by destructive forces, not a coincidence. Speaking on the sidelines of his installation as Grand Patron of the Christian Association...

Reading Time: 3 minutesAll remaining students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety for families and the school community. The Niger State Police...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus Meeting. He is accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, former Vice...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe All Progressives Congress (APC) sets January 30, 2026, as the deadline for all party members to complete compulsory electronic membership registration nationwide. The party says the exercise is mandatory and will determine participation in future congresses and internal activities. The APC National...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the development as a major political shift in the state and the North-Central region. According to Mediaplusng.com, the ruling party says Governor...

Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu calls on state governors to fully support the establishment of state police and ensure the effective implementation of local government autonomy across Nigeria. He makes the appeal at the 14th meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus held...