RadioNow 95.3FM

Gov. Uba Sani, speaking on Arise TV, recalled sponsoring the bill for state police in the Senate, saying concerns about political misuse reflect a misunderstanding of the legislative process.

ICYMI: The Speaker of the House of Reps, Hon. Abbas has announced that the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police secured 289 votes in favour, one vote against, and no abstentions, with a total of 290 lawmakers participating in the voting process.

Edo Queens Football Club have emerged champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League after finishing top of the Super Six tournament on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, securing a goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens in their... Read More: thisisradionow.com/edo-queens-win…

US and Iranian officials have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The preliminary pact has sent oil prices falling while US President Donald Trump announced that the fate... Read More: thisisradionow.com/us-and-iranian…

Fashion designer, Olorunyomi Makun, popularly known as Yomi Casual, is set to embark on a month-long fashion and cultural tour of the United States aimed at showcasing contemporary African fashion to international audiences. Read More: thisisradionow.com/fashion-design…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria may need to extend value-added tax (VAT) to fuel products and introduce excise duties on telecommunications services to raise government revenue... Read More: thisisradionow.com/imf-recommends…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has unveiled Kudirat Adegunwa Balogun, a 51-year-old chartered accountant, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Read More: thisisradionow.com/ogun-apc-unvei…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its alleged failure to account for approximately N5.9 billion reportedly spent... Read More: thisisradionow.com/serap-sues-nnp…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, was shot at by thugs during a recent invasion of his palace, and that the thugs were sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read More: thisisradionow.com/osun-governor-…

Isyaka Rabe, son of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died in bandits' captivity, has dismissed claims that his father's death was linked to diabetes related complications, telling Deutsche Welle Hausa in an interview... Read More: thisisradionow.com/son-of-late-re…

Democracy Day: A reflection on the true meaning of democracy. Beyond elections, democracy is about active citizenship, accountability, justice, and a commitment to serving the people. Let us continue to uphold the values that make democracy work. — Kadaria Ahmed

The Nigeria Premier Football League has scheduled a one-day orientation workshop for four newly promoted clubs ahead of the 2026/2027 season. The clubs are Sporting Lagos, Doma United, Ranchers... Read More: thisisradionow.com/npfl-sets-orie…

United States President Donald Trump has dismissed reports on the terms of a proposed Iran ceasefire agreement, describing them as “fake news” and claiming they bear no resemblance to what was agreed. In a post on his social media platform... Read More: thisisradionow.com/donald-trump-d…

Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has joined protesters in Lagos calling for urgent action on worsening insecurity, economic hardship and poor governance. Read More: thisisradionow.com/femi-falana-fa…

The United Kingdom has launched a £15 million growth programme aimed at boosting investment, supporting economic reforms and accelerating Nigeria’s long-term development. The three-year initiative was announced by Baroness Chapman... Read More: thisisradionow.com/uk-launches-15…

President Bola Tinubu says the Presidential Power Sector Task Force has been authorised to raise a N4 trillion bond to settle verified legacy debts in Nigeria’s electricity sector as part of efforts to improve power... Read More: thisisradionow.com/tinubu-approve…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has stressed the importance of an independent legislature in safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at a Democracy Day lecture in Abuja, Saraki said a parliament that merely approves... Read More: thisisradionow.com/saraki-weak-le…

The Edo State Government has approved the reopening of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area that were shut over a reported kidnap threat. The affected schools, Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School... Read More: thisisradionow.com/edo-reopens-th…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Aviation Security officer, Inspector Ali Baffa, and two accomplices at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport over an alleged attempt to smuggle unprocessed gold bars worth... Read More: thisisradionow.com/efcc-arrests-a…

“Years of electoral violence, manipulation, and discrepancies between observed votes and announced results have eroded Nigerians’ trust in the democratic process”- @ajibolaamzat speaks on Nigeria's democratic progress.