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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on …
Crude prices spiked more than two percent Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he would impose heavy sanctions on two Russian oil companies. Meanwhile equity markets rallied after Beijing …
Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Adekimi Ojo, has charged new police constables on professionalism and respect for human rights. Speaking at the police command headquarters in Ilorin while receiving …
The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations to support Nigeria in securing long-term financing to tackle the growing humanitarian challenges linked to internal displacement across the country. Minister …
The federal government’s recent decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education has …
The member representing the South East in the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to transfer the …
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has declared that no adversary can create a rift between him and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, or turn them against each …
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the $460m Chinese loan obtained to finance the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) to enhance security in the nation’s …
The naira traded in a narrow band across official and parallel markets on Wednesday, with the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM / NAFEX) fixing the dollar at about ₦1,468 per …
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, slated November 24, to hear the six-count cybercrime charge the Federal Government preferred against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Trial …
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has revealed that Borno State recorded the highest number of voter online pre-registrations nationwide as of Week Nine. This was contained in the newly …
Barring any last-minute change, the Senate will on Wednesday consider a motion seeking an upward review of the pay package as well as conditions of security personnel. The motion titled: …
US President Donald Trump threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice President JD Vance travelled to the region Tuesday to bolster the fragile …
Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s communication strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to restore public trust in …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria will now be faster and more seamless following the introduction of a contactless biometric capture …
The Nigerian Army has confirmed losing a Lieutenant Colonel and other soldiers in recent attacks in Borno State, describing the deceased as ‘brave heroes’. A statement by the Director, Army …
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” following days of intense border clashes that left dozens dead, including at least ten civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan …
The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested a notorious syndicate of five fake police officers who are fond of extorting their unsuspecting victims. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi …
Iran said on Saturday that it was no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated …
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat …
Besiktas FC of Turkey has appointed Super Eagles stand-in captain Wilfred Ndidi as the club’s new vice captain. The announcement was made by the club’s board of directors in a …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately review and withdraw the presidential pardon recently granted to individuals convicted of or serving jail terms …
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has concluded plans to begin monthly commercial charter service between Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados connecting Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. A statement …
The European Commission said Friday it welcomes a meeting in Budapest between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin if it can help end the Ukraine war. Spokespeople said …
The Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) and the Kaduna State Government have announced the discovery of extensive multi-metallic deposits containing gold, lithium, copper, and nickel in Kaduna State. The exploration …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has intensified its grassroots financial literacy campaign with an awareness programme held at Wuse Market as part of its ongoing pilot outreach aimed at …
The yet-to-be confirmed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan has pledged to ensure that logistics during elections are reviewed. Amupitan spoke on Thursday while answering …
The delegates of the House of Representatives have visited the Lagos State University (LASU) to discuss measures to curb certificate and admission racketeering in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The visit was …
Saudi Arabia has announced a major new project flanking Mecca’s Grand Mosque, providing 900,000 extra praying spaces together with residential and hospitality services for the millions of pilgrims who visit …
The League of African Ambassadors has praised the Dangote Group for constructing the world’s largest single-train refinery in Nigeria, a landmark achievement for Africa’s industrial progress. Launched on October …
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the construction of the main carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway, linking Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II in Abuja. …
Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria …
Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wednesday and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing after a dispute over the return of the bodies of dead hostages that had threatened …
Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was imprisoned while fighting one-party autocracy and ran five times unsuccessfully for the presidency, has died at the age of 80, sources close to him …
An elite military unit in Madagascar has taken control of the government after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of protests over power shortages and corruption. The …
Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s hopes of securing an automatic place in the upcoming 2026 World Cup were ultimately dashed when South Africa triumphed over Rwanda with a decisive 3-0 …
A nephew of the deceased Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has made his way back to the West Bank following four years of voluntary exile. He has proposed a plan aimed …
President Bola Tinubu has received the heartbreaking news of the passing of Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who was 79 years old at the time of her death. This loss …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Oct. 16 for ruling on whether the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, can cross-examine an EFCC witness on issues raised …
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that the United States is the reason Nigeria is facing a terrorism problem. The political commentator and social media influencer …
The Kano State Shura Council has cautioned popular Islamic preacher, Sheikh Lawan Abubakar, widely known as Malam Triumph, to be mindful of his utterances during sermons following allegations of blasphemy …
Ahead of Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, the youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has justified the governor’s decision. …
IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says Israel is demanding that Hamas uphold its end of the deal, after it said it only intends to return the bodies of four …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned domestic airlines against misleading passengers by claiming that ticket refunds take four weeks to process, reaffirming that the approved timeframe for refunds …
The US president has expressed his appreciation for Arab nations and the Muslim leaders “that came together to press Hamas, to set the hostages free”. “We had a lot of …
Kano Hisbah The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths for allegedly conducting a marriage ceremony without parental consent, in violation of Islamic and legal marital procedures. Deputy Commander …
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s Gaza summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh because it coincides with a Jewish holiday, his office said. “Prime …
US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] China has called United …
Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in the Central African nation. Biya shakes hands with an election observer after …
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has rewarded a pilgrim, Zainab Idris, with One Million Naira (N1,000,000) for returning missing $5000 to the rightful owner, a Tajikistan citizen. Idris, a pilgrim …
The Federal Government has reduced the cost of kidney dialysis from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 per session, a 76 to 80 per cent subsidy across some selected tertiary hospitals. This initiative …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after their flight was forced to make an emergency return to Luanda, Angola, due to a cracked …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja today, Sunday, October 12, for Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a high-level summit focused on …
Africa’s biggest climate conversation, the Africa Climate Forum (ACF), will return to Abuja this month as leaders, investors and innovators gather to find real solutions for the continent’s green transition. …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been prominently placed on an additional flood alert issued yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Center (FEW Center). The …
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term, speaks while standing beside his wife, Chantal Biya, during the launch of his electoral campaign, in Maroua, Cameroon, on …
Kylian Mbappe of France looks on as he sits on the ground, following an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification group D football match between France and Azerbaijan …
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appealed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to deploy at least 400 additional personnel to the state to curb rampant …
Around four million people are now displaced across Africa’s Sahel region, the United Nations has said, with violence and insecurity driving a growing number of people from their homes. The …
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has arrived in New Delhi for a six-day official visit, marking the first-ever trip by a senior Taliban official to India since the group …
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central region as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Council of State …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with deliberations focusing on internal security challenges and institutional reforms …
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the two-year Gaza conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Under the …
The Dala Inland Dry Port (DIDP) has dismissed reports alleging that the family of former Kano State Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. …
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida on Wednesday, delivered a clear ultimatum to state governments and national stakeholders: Speaking at a high-level business …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is now ready for massive investment, urging both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the new economic opportunities in the …
For the first time in over 10 years, Nigeria’s public debt is expected to shrink to 39.8 from 42.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the World Bank has …
Some students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday, blocked the East-West road including all access into the …
The Senate has officially sworn in two newly elected senators, Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, representing Edo Central and Anambra South senatorial districts, respectively. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over …
A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the electoral body following the handover by Professor …
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerian youths, particularly members of Generation Z, to move beyond social media activism and actively participate in politics by contesting elective …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations levelled against him. Nnaji, who was appointed in August …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in …
The Bayelsa State Government has bought two aircraft to begin commercial flight operations at the Bayelsa International Airport. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Tuesday …
Former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Onueze Okocha, has cautioned the Rivers House of Assembly against probing ex-Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Okocha stated this while speaking with …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has replied to critics who have failed to ascribe his success as Minister to President Bola Tinubu. Wike said it …
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N1. 4 billion suit instituted by General Fidelis Azinta against Ibom Airlines Limited over alleged malicious …
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has voiced strong support for US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan, as delegates from Hamas, Israel, and the United States gather in Cairo …
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of border communities not to allow Boko Haram insurgents to drive them from their homes, commending their resilience and unity …
This handout photograph taken and released by Nepal’s Army on October 5, 2025 shows Army personnel carrying a landslide victim evacuated by a helicoper following heavy rain-triggered landslides and floods …
Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine in a large-scale overnight assault, officials reported on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals and causing …
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging that she has caused the state to lose hundreds of billions of dollars. …
Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Rise Above Religious Divisions, Cites His Marriage as Example of Unity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and tolerance across religious …
Japanese stocks are anticipated to continue breaking records, even as the country’s currency and bonds falter following the election of fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi on Saturday to head the ruling …
‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas A prominent Islamic cleric based in Kaduna, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has urged the Palestinian Islamist organization, Hamas, to release …
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), asserts that political leadership must fully embrace the responsibility of combating the Boko Haram insurgency and broader insecurity within the nation, …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down two Chinese supermarkets in the Jabi District of Abuja. The agency also shut down eight cosmetics …
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, have vowed to embark on an indefinite strike. The association cited unpaid …
From Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, the energy inside Tangier Hotel, Utako, Abuja, was electric as young Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor pushed himself beyond limits, daring …
The potential delivery of Tomahawk and Barracuda missiles to Ukraine is merely a diversionary tactic employed by the United States government, stated President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Putin expressed his …
Katsina State’s governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a comprehensive initiative against corruption at the grassroots level, emphasizing that no government policy can thrive unless councillors take the initiative in …
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has reiterated its demand for comprehensive smoke-free policies to protect Nigerians from second-hand smoke exposure in public places across the country. CISLAC Executive …
Governor Uba Sani has brought succour to the 50 year quest of Danbushiya village in the Millennium City in Chikun local government, by commencing the construction a 15 kilometer road …
In anticipation of the International Teacher’s Day celebration on October 5, 2025, Wema Bank has unveiled the #WemaAt80TeachersDay Challenge, a program aimed at honoring and rewarding educators whose influence has …
The Kano State Shura Committee has suspended popular cleric, Sheikh Lawal Shuaib Abubakar, also known as Sheikh Triumph, from teaching and preaching until an investigation into allegations of blasphemy is …
Delta State Police Command has lectured National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Delta State on cybercrime, law enforcement, rights, responsibility of citizens, police accountability and community policing. The Commissioner …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong and unequivocal rejection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks made during the Independence Day celebrations, in which he controversially …
Afghanistan has entered its third consecutive day without internet access, leaving millions of people cut off from communication and deepening fears of isolation. Since the outage began on Monday evening, …
The Federal Government has announced that the Dangote Group will redeploy staff disengaged from its refinery operations without any loss of pay. This decision comes after a dispute resolution between …
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the central region of the Philippines, resulting in widespread devastation. Tragically, dozens of lives have been lost, and hundreds more have sustained injuries A …
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