The Kaduna State Police Command has issued a security advisory, warning against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total sum of N1.818 trillion to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils as Federation Account revenue for the month of June 2025. This represents a 9.6% increase—equivalent to N159 billion—when compared to the N1.659 trillion shared in May 2025. This was disclosed in…
Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to keep praying and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he continues to lay solid foundation for a better and greater Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Friday, while speaking at the official commissioning of some major projects executed by the Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local…
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a N10 billion solar mini-grid project to power the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, a move that shows both a shift towards renewable energy and a deepening lack of confidence in Nigeria’s ailing national electricity grid. The Guardian can confirm that large sections of the Villa, including the…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, have been installed as the Aare Omoluabi and the Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in Akure, on Friday, said the honour was a call to…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a nation in bondage, weighed down by insecurity, economic hardship, and sectional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at his Abeokuta residence on Friday while receiving leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the southern region, who visited as part of their 2027 election…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the burial ceremony of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, to whitewash his image. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. ADC accused Tinubu of exploiting Buhari’s death for political…
A 23-year-old Ibadan man, Vincent Francis has been docked before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Nigerian Army. Francis, of no fixed address, was charged with impersonation and unlawful possession of military camouflage uniform. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel Owolabi told the court…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a strong warning to parents across the country against entrusting their children to casual acquaintances, untrusted neighbours, and one-off service providers, noting that such actions expose children to trafficking and abduction. The Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, gave the warning…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, against visiting the state without informing him. Governor Okpebholo said Obi’s security in Edo State was not guaranteed. He said the former Labour Party presidential candidate should take whatever happened to him anytime he (Obi) visits Edo without informing…