Ogun debt hits N494bn as IGR climbs to N240bn — Commissioner
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…
Ramadan Update: Senate Alters Election Notice Timeline
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the mandatory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days. This change grants…
Naira Spraying Sparks Controversy at Tinubu’s Event
President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Adamawa State on Monday, where he commissioned major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, is drawing online criticism after a woman was seen spraying…
Federal Government Launches Major Housing Initiative
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…
NUJ Commends Governor Namadi for Free Ramadan Feeding Initiative
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…
Nigeria’s capital importation rises to $11bn in Q2–Q3 2025 — NBS
Nigeria attracted a total of US$11.13 billion in capital inflows in the second and third quarters (Q2 and Q3) of 2025, reflecting strong inflows of foreign funds into the economy,…
Market fire: Tinubu promises financial assistance as Shettima leads delegation to Kano
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.…
Vote during elections, Bishop urges Osun residents
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…
Super Eagles Target Glory In Inaugural African Nations League
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for a series of high-stakes encounters against their traditional rivals, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) gears up to launch…
Kano Governor Seeks FG Support After Singer Market Fire
Abba Yusuf has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide modern firefighting equipment following a major fire outbreak at Singer Market. The governor made the appeal during a…
Tinubu Pledges Sustained Infrastructure Push in South-East
Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development and strengthening collaboration with state governments in the South-East. The President made this known at a public lecture organised…
Kwara Moves Against Street Begging Linked to Crime
The Kwara State Government has intensified its crackdown on street begging following the arrest of a suspected criminal who allegedly disguised as a beggar in Igbaja area. The Commissioner for…
Kano Hisbah To Enforce Ban On Female Passengers Sitting Beside Tricyclists
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…
Tinubu to attend Argungu festival, inaugurate projects in Kebbi
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…
FA charges Man City’s Rodri over referee rant
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the English Football Association after saying referees have to be “neutral” following his side’s controversial clash with Tottenham. Rodri was incensed with…
AFCON 2025 was best ever, says CAF president
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been hailed as the most successful edition of the tournament in history, CAF President Patrice Motsepe has said, even as he…
Kwara Governor Appoints Monarch as Leader of 2026 Hajj Delegation
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdulkadir Goshi II, as the Ameerul-Hajj to lead the state’s pilgrims to the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.…
CSOs Urge Tinubu to Grant Nigerians Direct Access to African Rights Court
A coalition of 24 Nigerian and international civil society organisations has called on the Federal Government to allow Nigerians direct access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.…
CAF may postpone 2027 AFCON
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON could be delayed until 2028 over doubts about the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host the tournament, a move that could…
Nigerian Scholar, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, Dies At 80
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…