The Niger State Commissioner for Tourism, Ladidi Bosso, popularly known as Mai Alert, has resigned from her position as she prepares to pursue elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that Bosso officially exited the state executive council to focus on her ambition of contesting for the House of Representatives seat…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing in its primary duty to safeguard the lives of citizens. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that Amaechi made the remarks while reacting to the recent bombing incident in Maiduguri, Maiduguri, which has heightened concerns over worsening insecurity in…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed six of his appointees and suspended another official in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery. The decision was announced on Tuesday through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the affected officials include Timothy…
Morocco have been officially declared winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic decision that saw Senegal stripped of the title after the final. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory via walkover after ruling that Senegal forfeited the match due to…
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ intercepted two live pangolins being illegally transported along the Kano–Jigawa axis on Thursday, in an operation the service says highlights its growing focus on combating wildlife trafficking. The seizure occurred at about 10:00hrs during a routine stop-and-search as officers conducted a proactive enforcement…
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, the nation’s premier engineering construction powerhouse, is not only building bridges and highways but also weaving bonds of goodwill across communities. In Rivers State, the company has recently intensified its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, leaving indelible marks of joy, inspiration, and empowerment on the faces of grateful beneficiaries. Just…
The Benin Traditional Council has sanctioned a palace chief, a queen, and other individuals following the unauthorized entry of social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, into the Oba of Benin’s palace. The council described the incident as a violation of established palace protocol and a disruption of order within the…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and conveyed through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated…
Nigerian broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has expressed doubts that European Union (EU) countries will support Donald Trump in any potential confrontation with Iran. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that Oseni made the remarks during a programme on Arise Television, where he argued that several EU nations have existing arrangements with Iran that allow their vessels to pass through…
TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the handling of a courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing the directive given to a lawyer as inappropriate and inconsistent with judicial standards. The reaction followed an incident in which the judge ordered Marshall Abubakar, counsel…
