Nigeria’s security needs drones, not traditional generals — Sowore
Omoyele Sowore has said he would hand over Nigeria’s defence ministry to a drone system if elected president, arguing that modern warfare requires heavy...
NDC delegates set to affirm Obi as presidential candidate today
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to hold its presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state assembly primaries nationwide today.
The party’s presidential candidate from...
First since 1999: Uba Sani visits Kaduna pilgrims in Saudi Arabia,...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has given each pilgrim from the state performing the 2026 Hajj 300 Saudi Riyals to support their welfare during...
Aliyu gifts Sokoto pilgrims N450,000 each in Saudi Arabia
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved a cash gift of 1,000 Saudi Riyals—about N450,000—for each of the 2,410 Sokoto State pilgrims participating in the 2026...
Manufacturing slump could stall Nigeria’s economic gains — CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that Nigeria’s weak manufacturing sector poses a serious risk to sustainable economic growth,...
Kefas approves N500m youth start-up fund in Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas has approved a N500 million youth start-up fund aimed at boosting entrepreneurship, reducing unemployment, and driving economic growth in Taraba State.
Kefas...
US, Iran agree deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Hormuz
The United States and Iran on Thursday reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
However,...
Oil prices slip amid US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Friday, May 29, and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April 2026.
The development...
FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s third anniversary speech
Below is President Bola Tinubu’s statement on the third anniversary of his administration on Friday, May 29, 2026.
My fellow compatriots,
Three years ago, you entrusted...
APC suspends Kogi East Senator over anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odu Ward 2, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, has suspended Jibrin Isah Echocho over alleged anti-party...
