President Yoweri Museveni takes a commanding 76% lead in Uganda's partial election results. Opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges house arrest as security surrounds his home. Final results expected Saturday.
Oyo Ni Wa Tooto warns Ibadan Mogajis against undermining Alaafin's stature. Olubadan clarifies alleged snub was a misunderstanding. Read more on the royal protocol dispute.
Princess Adedoja Adeyemi, daughter of the late Alaafin of Oyo, calls for respect and diplomacy after a viral video shows Olubadan ignoring Alaafin Owoade's greeting. Read the full story.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has urged Nigerian journalists to embrace constructive reporting and shun fake news. Read his full message to the NUJ.
Guardian correspondent Rotimi Agboluaje wins secretary role in Oyo NUJ Correspondents' Chapel election. New executives sworn in for a three-year term to promote press freedom and welfare.
Key APC leaders in Oyo State, including Adelabu and Folarin, have closed ranks, pledging massive grassroots support for President Tinubu's second term in the 2027 elections during unity rallies in Ibadan.
SERAP drags INEC to court, demanding accountability for N55.9 billion allegedly mismanaged in 2019 election procurement. Read the full details of the lawsuit.
APC lawmaker Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi denies party rigs elections, attributes wins to voter mobilisation. He details new e-registration drive linked to NIN ahead of 2027 polls.
INEC promises transparent polls in FCT & Osun. RECs Agboke & Idris commit to credible elections, citing vote-buying & violence as key challenges. PVC collection starts Jan 15.
President Tinubu allocates N1.01 trillion to INEC in the 2026 budget for the 2027 general elections. Experts analyze costs and compare Nigeria's election spending with other democracies.
The Nigerian media community is in mourning following the sudden death of The Punch correspondent, Matthew Ochei, at 43. Colleagues describe him as a vibrant, principled voice.
Atiku Abubakar declares no African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant will withdraw ahead of 2027. He accuses Presidency agents of trying to destabilize the ADC's candidate selection process.
The Nigerian media space is in mourning as PUNCH correspondent Matthew Ochei passes at 43. Colleagues describe him as a vibrant voice in journalism. Read more on this tragic loss.
An Ogoni group accuses Rivers State Police of shielding perpetrators who attacked an ARISE TV crew and a guest in Port Harcourt. Read the full report on the assault and the calls for justice.
Religious and labour leaders in Osun State held a special prayer session for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election in 2026, citing his achievements in governance. Read more.
Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, refutes false reports of a 2027 election schedule. The commission states it will act in line with the Electoral Act. Read details.
Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has donated N14 million to families of seven journalists who died in a tragic road accident. Each family received N2 million. Read more.
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
Nigerian soldiers threatened reporters from The Guardian, Punch, and seized an AIT camera while covering the Arena Market fire in Lagos. Read the full report on the incident and fire damage.
Gombe State enters 2026 in mourning after a series of tragedies in December 2025, including fatal road accidents and violent attacks. Read the full report on the devastating losses.
Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects for grave desecration and transformer vandalism in Ibadan. CP Femi Haruna commends public vigilance. Read details.
Political analyst Kelly Agaba explains the potential impact of Peter Obi's defection to the ADC on the 2027 presidential race, affecting Tinubu and Atiku's chances. Read the full analysis.
Tragedy strikes as five NTA Gombe journalists perish in a road accident returning from a wedding. Governor Yahaya mourns the painful loss. Read full details.
A fire incident near Sango Divisional Police Station in Ibadan destroyed eight shops, causing millions in damage. No casualties were reported. Read the full report.
Tragedy strikes as seven journalists, including NTA staff, perish in a road accident on Yola-Kumo road after attending a wedding. Details of the victims and the FRSC report inside.
A fatal accident involving an NUJ bus claimed six journalists' lives in Gombe State on December 29, 2025. Others injured. Details emerging.
Delta State Government vows to prioritize citizen welfare and deliver high-quality, enduring infrastructure projects without borrowing, as stated by the Governor's spokesperson.
Tragedy strikes Gombe as six NTA staff perish in a road accident on Billiri-Kumo Road. Details on the victims, survivors, and the state's mourning media community.
The Okunade family mourns as Abdullahi, 15, and Rasheed, 11, drown in a deep section of the Odo-Ona River in Apete, Ibadan. Family recounts failed rescue attempts and delayed response.
Peter Obi announces his intention to contest the 2027 election, framing his ambition as a call for service, competence, and national renewal. He outlines conditions for coalition building.