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The Joint Task Force (JTF) Gwarzo, led by troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army with operational base in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, has successfully foiled an attempted …
Police in Nasarawa State have recovered a stolen DAF truck cabin and arrested two suspects following an intelligence-led operation in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area. The suspects, Abdulrahaman Danjuma, 31, …
The Federal Government has called on the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory to develop robust sustainability plans for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative to …
Nigeria’s political and spiritual leaders on Sunday gathered at the National Assembly to commission the legislature’s first Christian chapel, using the occasion to urge repentance, unity, patriotism, and God-guided lawmaking. …
The Kano State Government’s 2026 budget has been approved at N1.477 trillion, a 7.42 per cent increase from the initial proposal. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that …
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), underscoring that adherence to the framework was …
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry to troubled communities in a renewed effort to curb banditry and prevent any breakdown …
Coalition for Good Governance in Lagos has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to abandon the state government’s plan to develop Makoko and ensure evacuation of people living under high tension …
Security operatives in Kaduna State have killed several suspected bandits and arrested gunrunners during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts, recovering no fewer than 30 firearms in coordinated operations across …
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted AP McNisi Initiatives Limited for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence, imposing a fine …
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC ), Aisha Garba, on Friday declared that no Nigerian child should be left behind in access to basic education, as she …
Nigeria’s total public debt reached N153.29 trillion as of September 30, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). This marks an increase of N900 billion, or 0.59 percent, from …
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has said its partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas has helped reduce transportation costs by over 30 per cent while …
The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Gov Dapo Abiodun, Dapo Okubadejo, on Tuesday said that the debt profile of the state is around …
The federal government has unveiled an ambitious nationwide housing expansion plan driven by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), as part of a sweeping strategy to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit and …
The Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed its heartfelt commendation to Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi for his remarkable initiative to provide free meals during Ramadan …
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. …
The Catholic Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Rt. Rev. John Oyetola has called on members of the denomination to participate actively in the August 8, 2026, governorship …
The Kano State Hisbah Board has concluded arrangements to begin enforcement against the practice of female passengers sitting beside drivers of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, as part …
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the …
Professor Emeritus, Biodun Jeyifo, considered one of Nigeria’s foremost literary students and critics, is useless. He was aged 80. The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Professor Andrew …
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, …
The Nationwide Company for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Individuals has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking from Thailand. The Director-Common of NAPTIP, …
The Senate has introduced that it’s going to maintain an emergency plenary on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday in a press release signed by the …
The Worldwide Affiliation of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has introduced the appointment of Amb. Usman Maulud as its North-East Coordinator. An announcement issued to journalists by the Worldwide Spokesman of …
The Federal Government has deployed over 700 newly trained firefighters across the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property. Speaking on Thursday at the passing-out parade of Regular …
The Nationwide Govt Council of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation has faulted the Senate’s refusal to mandate the digital transmission of election outcomes, describing the choice as a setback to electoral …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited qualified professionals to express interest in joining the United Nations Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator Talent Pipeline. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, …
The Senate on Tuesday urged state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration to establish coordinated emergency referral and response systems linking public and private hospitals, following growing concerns over …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority(NMDPRA) has issued a warning to the general public over viral reviews suggesting that the company is presently recruiting new employees. The authority …
The Kwara State Authorities has introduced the reopening of faculties throughout the state from Monday, following what it described as a major enchancment within the safety scenario amid sustained operations …
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Financial system, Dr Bosun Tijani on Saturday mentioned that certificates alone can not assist obtain the nation’s dream affluent financial system as envisioned …
The Ondo State Government has announced plans to honour a late former military Head of State, Gen. Murtala Muhammed, Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and other notable individuals as part …
North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, according to officials in Japan and South Korea, in a move that heightened regional tensions …
koChina has placed its highest-ranking military officer under investigation over alleged “grave violations of discipline and the law,” the country’s defence ministry announced on Thursday. China Backs Nigeria Amid U.S. …
As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 generalelection, Peter Obi has clearly emerged as the major concern of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Tinubu administration. Recent developments …
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has condemned the abduction of over 100 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as …
The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions have suspended their about one-month-old industrial action, directing members to resume classes with immediate effect. JUNSTI, with lecturers from the state-owned Isa …
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Egwarewa Keyamo, SAN, has received birthday wishes and commendations for his leadership and reforms in Nigeria’s aviation sector as he marks …
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten …
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of a Kano woman and her children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, describing the incident as barbaric, …
The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National …
Northern socio-cultural groups and institutions have announced plans to convene a major conference themed “Sixty Years Without the Sardauna”, aimed at reflecting on the legacy of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the …
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS )has introduced a new feature to its passport tracking system to notify applicants when their passports are ready for collection. According to the NIS, the …
The Nigerian Legion has begun engagement with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure subsidised farm inputs and implements for military veterans engaged in agriculture. This was disclosed on Wednesday in …
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to raise N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026, as part of efforts to scale up financing for climate-related and environmental …
The Benue State Government has rolled out a digital system for the award of land titles and title transfers, in a bid to end bureaucracy and hardship in land administration. …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, in a $9 million contract aimed at communicating its efforts to protect Christians in …
The Kebbi State Government has clarified that the N10 billion referenced in a recent statement by the Muslim Rights Concern was not a subsidy or diversion of public funds for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market operators to renew their registration between January 1 and January 31, 2026. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr. …
The Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Adebayo Rojugbokan, has called on Nigerians to support the new tax reform of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The financial expert …
Nigeria’s proposed 2026 appropriation budget — with a total expenditure of ₦58.18 trillion — allocates a significant portion of public funds to debt obligations, raising concerns about the government’s fiscal …
Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has welcomed the resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft crew, earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on Wednesday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal with the same aircraft. …
The National Opposition Movement (NOM) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to halt the implementation of the new tax regime scheduled to take effect in January 2026, warning …
Late President Feared Being Labelled a Dictator, Says Former First Lady The widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has revealed that her husband refrained from changing …
President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has publicly criticised the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), alleging that its leadership is undermining efforts to expand …
raided a church in the nearby town of Ejiba, kidnapping a pastor, his wife and several church members. They are still being held, despite efforts by security agencies to …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that its planned nationwide protest against insecurity, scheduled for December 17, will go ahead as announced. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this …
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public …
Passengers across several United Nigeria Airlines routes departing Abuja were on Thursday left stranded and frustrated after a bird strike on one of the carrier’s aircraft triggered multiple flight cancellations. …
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed “grave displeasure” over the backlog of unpaid federal contractors and set up a high-level committee to resolve the bottlenecks and fund repayments. Briefing State …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement …
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to address the country’s security challenges. Omoyele …
The Federal Government has issued a clarification on subject selection in the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues nationwide. In a …
XEJet has been honoured with the Best In-flight Service Award at the just-concluded Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. The award, presented by the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus …
Delta State First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has called on royal mothers across the state to strengthen the bonds of unity, foster mutual support, and uphold prayer for the prosperity …
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, reiterated that his administration would continue to strengthen the security architecture of the state in order to secure the lives and properties of …
The African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, has commenced the second batch of its skill acquisition programme aimed at empowering …
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