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2027: Nigerian Elections Will Be Decided by Strategy, Not Zoning — Momodu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has described the ongoing debate over zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections...

18.3m Out-of-School Children Estimate Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Nigeria Expands National Data Mapping

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A long standing international estimate placing Nigeria’s out-of-school children population at 18.3 million is coming under renewed scrutiny following a...

Nigeria’s Debt Servicing to Hit $11.6bln in 2026, Tinubu Reveals in Kenya

President Bola Tinubu has said that debt obligations are consuming half of Nigeria’s wealth, with $11.6 billion earmarked for debt servicing this year....

Updated: FG Defends UTME Exemption for NCE Admissions, Cites Low Enrolment Crisis

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Colleges...

Oshiomhole to Senate: Don’t Weaponize Rules Against Rivals

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has again criticised the Senate’s controversial amendment to its standing rules. He warned that altering parliamentary procedures...

Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Ninalowo, Others Mourn Alex Ekubo as Per Second News Exclusive Breaks Story of Actor’s Death

By David Adebayo The reported passing of popular Nollywood star Alex Ekubo has thrown Nigeria’s entertainment industry into deep mourning, triggering an emotional...

Health Sector Crisis: NANNM Sounds Alarm Over Outdated Payroll Systems, Poor Staff Welfare

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Some health institutions administrators are facing allegations of payroll fraud for allegedly retaining the names of migrated nurses on their...

National Crisis: 57,000 Nurses Fled Nigeria in Five Years Over Low Pay, Insecurity — NANNM

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has raised alarm over the worsening migration of healthcare workers, disclosing...

ISIS Relocating Operations to West Africa, US Intelligence Alerts

The U.S. 2026 counterterrorism strategy has identified Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin as critical fronts against a rising global terror threat. The...

Breaking: Beloved Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo Reportedly Passes Away Following Illness in Lagos

Reports indicate that Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has sadly passed away after complications from an illness at a hospital in Lagos. Family, friends,...

Abuja 2026: Nigeria Sweeps African Para-Cycling Championships with 16 Medals

By Samuel Akpan Host nation Nigeria has delivered a commanding display at the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Para-Track and Track African Championships,...

2027 Presidency: Kwankwaso Backs Southern Zoning, Defends Coalition Push

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State, is backing a power-sharing deal to field a Southern candidate for the 2027 presidency....

Security Forces Foil Attack on Ogbomoso Substation 72 Hours After Kwara Strike

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah Barely three days after a power facility in Kwara State was attacked, a similar overnight assault was unsuccessfully launched...

Northern Bloc Remains Committed to Tinubu’s Second Term – Gov. Sani

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Kaduna State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Uba Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola...

INEC’s 2027 Roadmap: 1.4m Ad hoc Staff to be Deployed

By Omoyeni Ojeifo With preparations for the 2027 general elections gathering momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy...

Avoid PDP’s Path’: Senator Sani Issues Stern Warning to APC Leaders

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to steer clear of the internal pitfalls that...