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Since Nigeria adopted the presidential system in 1979, no president has been removed through constitutional impeachment, while none of the seven impeached governors has survived judicial scrutiny. This history shows …
Regardless of how one judges Nicolás Maduro’s rule, a line was crossed the moment the sitting president of a sovereign country was forcibly taken from his bed in the middle …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested its operative, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, who was accused of abducting, unlawfully detaining, and forcing the religious conversion and marrying a 16-year-old girl, Walida …
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated this on Friday in Lagos while delivering his opening address at the commission’s 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat for newly appointed national commissioners, resident …
At least two people have been killed and six others injured following a shooting outside a church building in the United States. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Church …
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said Nigeria remains a great country with enormous potential but requires a new …
Nigeria’s struggle to place its brightest graduates in top global universities is often misread as a talent problem. Evidence increasingly suggests otherwise. The real constraint lies in uneven access to …
The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at …
Lagos State has been named as one of the seven art destinations to visit in 2026, according to a report by Artsy, the leading global online Art Marketplace. The city …
It’s no longer news that Ogbomoso hosted the second edition of its Cradles Carnival 2025, attracting indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora for a five-day cultural and socio-economic festival …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege. PUNCH Online reports that, …
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zacch Adedeji, the chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), on his birthday anniversary. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu …
The Obidient Movement has insisted that the 2027 presidency should remain in the South, declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is best positioned to complete what it …
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday. A …
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of intimidation and abuse of office, vowing to defend the Governor of …
Licensed customs agents operating in Nigeria’s maritime sector have threatened to stage protests against shipping companies over planned increases in shipping and port charges, barring any last-minute reversal. The …
The United States has denied being at war with Venezuela, stating instead that it is enforcing a sweeping oil quarantine and targeted law enforcement actions aimed at addressing drug trafficking, …
Niger Delta ex-agitator and self-styled General Endurance Amagbein has congratulated the Federal Government and Nigerians on the New Year, urging citizens to remain hopeful and committed to the promotion of …
The Presidency has come under public scrutiny following the circulation of an image purportedly showing President Bola Tinubu in a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris, which …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has urged Nigerians to peacefully resist policies and leadership decisions that continue to deepen poverty …
The Kebbi State Government has approved the release of ₦650 million for the procurement and installation of a 15MVA power transformer, in a major intervention aimed at improving electricity supply …
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has cautioned residents and business owners that the area surrounding the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building, which was destroyed in a fire on December 24, …
The Oluremi @65 Education Fund, established to mark the 65th birthday of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has closed after raising a total of N25,520,708,074.35 in donations to support education and …
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have “hell to pay” if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front …
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), confirmed on Tuesday. Zia …
The Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has raised concern over the increasing casualisation of workers by shipping companies and terminal operators across the country. …
AYDM hails operation, urges sustained global collaboration against extremism The joint military strike on terrorists’ hideouts in Sokoto State by Nigerian and United States forces last Thursday has …
Ogun workers laud timely payment, say gesture boosts morale and eases festive expenses There was excitement among Ogun State workers as the state government paid the end-of-year bonus approved …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year vacation ahead of an official engagement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development …
Prominent political and business leaders on Saturday gathered in Abuja for the wedding ceremony of Adaora, daughter of former President of Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah. The holy matrimony between Adaora …
The United States has carried out what it described as “powerful and deadly” air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northwest Nigeria, following a request from the Nigerian government, …
Few issues strike at the heart of sovereignty, trust and national memory as sharply as control over data. This is why the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 10 …
Residents of parts of Sokoto and Kwara states were thrown into fear and confusion on Thursday night following missile explosions believed to have been launched by the United States. A …
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025 through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately implement a Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local government councils across Nigeria. Atiku made …
The Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and rescued one Geoffrey Akume. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed in a statement released …
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the contract for the construction of an additional two-storey office block at the State Secretariat complex. This decision was made during the Council’s …
…..Christmas, Urges Tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence….. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kano State and across Nigeria on the celebration …
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Khadijah University, Majia, to Jigawa State University of Medical and Applied Health Sciences. This decision was made during the council’s …
Kwara Monarch, Oba Kamilu Salami, Freed After 25 Days in Captivity Following Ransom Payment The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Oba Kamilu Salami, a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area …
A five-year health agreement between Nigeria and the United States, focused on supporting Christian faith-based healthcare providers, has sparked criticism from Muslim groups, who describe the deal as discriminatory, unjust, …
ABUJA — The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an immediate suspension of the Tax Reform Acts, citing alleged discrepancies between the gazetted versions and the bills passed by …
Gaza City — Partially destroyed buildings across Gaza are increasingly serving as makeshift shelters for Palestinian families who have returned to their homes despite extensive damage caused by prolonged Israeli …
Jos — No fewer than 10 people lost their lives in a multiple auto crash that occurred in the early hours of yesterday along the Jos–Bauchi Road, near a military …
Nigeria is set to host the 10th anniversary of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), scheduled to take place in …
Six members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Rivers State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in …
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed from Wednesday, December 23, through Friday, December 26, 2025. According to an official notice posted …
The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General Adamu Laka, has warned against premature or detailed disclosure of security …
Task force targets ‘one-chance’ gangs ahead of yuletide Men of Operation Sweep, a special security task force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday combed motor parks and …
Nigeria among 19 countries affected as US tightens entry rules The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026, following a …
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