Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, minister of state for labour and employment, has resigned from her position. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday in a letter…
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over his comments on the party’s planned congresses…
INEC Begins Nationwide Voter Revalidation April 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, in what it describes as a critical step to clean up Nigeria’s voter register and safeguard the integrity of future…
Widows in Jos Protest Killings, Reject Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections
A group of widows in Jos have staged a protest over the continued wave of violence in Plateau State, vowing not to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The women, who lost their husbands and relatives…
Ebonyi monarch shot dead in his palace
Unknown Gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community, Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, HRH Jesophat Ikegwu. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in his palace. Sources in the community told News Express that the gunmen invaded…
14-year-old Nigerian shot dead in UK
A 14-year-old British-Nigerian, Eghosa Ogbebor, has been shot dead in the Woolwich area of London, with three teenagers arrested in connection with the incident. London Metropolitan Police confirmed the killing in a statement issued on Friday, noting that officers were…
FG Declares April 3, 6 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration
The federal government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to enable Christians across the country celebrate Easter. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the…
Tinubu orders 5,000 surveillance cameras after Jos killings
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed the installation of more than 5,000 surveillance cameras across Plateau State in response to the recent killings in Jos. The directive was issued during a meeting with political and traditional leaders in Jos, coming…
Another Kano Lawmaker Defects to ADC
Hon. Murktar Umar, the representative for Tarauni Federal Constituency in Kano, has announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a public statement, Hon. Umar confirmed his resignation from the NNPP,…
Dangote Foundation, NNPC Commit N30.5bn to Remi Tinubu’s Food Bank as Total Pledges Surpass N65bn
Major stakeholders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors have pledged over N65 billion in support of the National Community Food Bank Programme, an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to combat hunger and malnutrition nationwide. At the official launch…