Nigeria to Host 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration & ADR

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…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

Six Rivers State House Reps Dump PDP for APC Amid Party Crisis

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…

Tijjani Usman Muhammad

US Embassy Abuja Holiday Closure: Dec 23-26, 2025

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…

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NCTC Chief Warns Against Premature Security Disclosures

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…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Kwankwaso Urges Federal Government to Enhance Security

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to integrate state-backed security outfits into the nation’s security architecture…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

FCTA Security Combs Motor Parks, Others, Flush Out Criminals

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…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

US Begins Partial Visa Ban on Nigerians January 1, 2026

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…

Aminu Salisu Sodangi

Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue–Taraba Border Operation

Makurdi — Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, operating under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Inclusion After Global Recognition

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to open governance, transparency and inclusive digital development following the country’s recognition at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP)…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

SEC Directs Capital Market Operators to Renew Registration from Jan. 1

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.…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau Community

Gunmen have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar district of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.   The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victims were travelling from…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

Nigerian count on you to improve security, army tells troops

The Nigerian Army has reminded its officers and soldiers that the President and the entire nation are relying on their professionalism and sacrifice to improve the country’s security situation. The…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Adebayo Rojugbokan Urges Nigerians to Embrace Tax Reform

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…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

2026 Budget: Nearly a Third of Nigeria’s N58.18tn Spending Will Go to Debt Servicing

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…

Tijjani Usman Muhammad

Tory Lanez Maintains Innocence in First Interview Post-Conviction

During Tory Lanez's first on-camera interview following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, he reiterated his innocence. Tory Lanez has still been releasing music from behind bars, but we hadn't directly heard…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Funk Flex Takes Over Hot 97 Morning Slot

Funk Flex recently hosted Hot 97's morning show for a single broadcast after "Ebro In The Morning" was cancelled. Funk Flex has been at the center of many changes at Hot…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Concerns Grow Over 2025 Budget Implementation

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, concerns are rising over the poor implementation of the 2025 budget.   Checks at the Budget…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

Court Action Delayed Over Alaba Market Eviction

Proceedings at the Ajegunle District Magistrate’s Court were stalled following a dispute over the court’s authority to enforce an eviction at Alaba International Market, Ojo.   The President of the…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Police Arrest Suspect Over Microsoft 365 Cyberattack

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a Nigerian man, Okitipi Samuel, over his alleged involvement in a global cyberattack targeting Microsoft 365 users. International Investigation Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said…

Muhammad Basheer Hotoro

Timi Frank Welcomes NMDPRA CEO Resignation

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…

Faisal Salisu Dambatta