Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 general election. Atiku made his position known through his longtime associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, affirming his commitment to leading efforts to rescue Nigeria from what…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Akure Zone announced on Monday, August 25, that it is mobilizing members across Nigeria for a nationwide rally set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The union said the rallies aim to pressure the Federal Government to address its longstanding demands, citing frustration over continued government inaction. ASUU’s Zonal…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has secured the conviction of four individuals involved in illegal tree felling in Sharada Municipal. The ministry announced the development in a statement posted on its social media platforms on Monday, August 25. Among the convicted is Jibril Adamu and three others, who were found guilty…
The Lagos State Government has arrested a 27-year-old man, Adamu Ismail, for allegedly attempting to steal a fence wire mesh at Peace Park, Ojota. Ismail was apprehended earlier today, August 25, by officials from the Lagos State Parks and Recreation Agency. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the arrest on X,…
Halima Amira Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, is set to marry Walid Shehu Mauzu in Kaduna State. Halima is the daughter of Nana Hadiza, who married the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), several years ago. Hadiza is Buhari’s daughter from a previous marriage and currently serves as the…
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has made his relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole official on Instagram. The 18-year-old footballer posted a cozy photo of the pair in celebration of Nicole’s 25th birthday, confirming rumors that had been circulating in recent weeks. The post came shortly after Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s dramatic 3-2…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The decision was ratified during a closed-door session at the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on August 25. Unlike in 2023, when the ticket was open to contenders from all regions, the PDP has now resolved—on the…
On Monday, August 25, U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy by suggesting that some Americans may actually favor authoritarian leadership, while defending his administration’s forceful federal actions in Washington, D.C., and his call to prosecute individuals who burn the American flag. During an 80-minute briefing in the Oval Office, Trump lashed out at the media…
The Federal Government has introduced a new Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making it mandatory for all teachers—both in public and private schools—to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before being employed. The policy was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Monday, August 25, during the…
The 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, has handed over a 36-year-old man, Animashaun Khalid, to the Lagos State Police Command for impersonating a military officer. Khalid was arrested at the Arena Market in Oshodi by soldiers after he was caught with a forged Nigerian Army identity card bearing his name and the rank…
