A revolt is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 elections, with some party stakeholders warning that the crisis could cost the party its hold in...
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Convention Central Coordination Committee, Alhaji Aminu Masari, has said that members publicly complaining about alleged denial of access to the party’s nomination forms ahead of Saturday’s...
A former mayor of Blanco City, Texas, Mike Arnold, has claimed that the British government opposes the creation of an independent Republic of Biafra because it wants to avoid paying massive reparations—estimated at about...
Ghana is pushing a new diplomatic push at the United Nations: it wants the international community to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. Former President John Dramani Mahama spoke in...
Nigeria’s power crisis is worsening, with electricity distribution companies pointing to weak generation from the country’s hydroelectric plants as a major contributor to frequent blackouts. In an interview with Nairametrics, Sunday Oduntan, CEO of...
The Federal Government has defended a £746 million ports upgrade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will improve trade, reduce logistics costs, and create jobs—despite criticism that foreign partners may benefit more. The...
The National Association of Government-Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has rejected a petition calling for the suspension of Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) project. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Godfrey Nwosu, NAGAFF...
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) forcefully evicted him and his family from his Abuja residence, despite ongoing court proceedings over the property. Malami disclosed...
Women’s groups have mounted pressure on the National Assembly for the swift passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill ahead of the 2027 general elections. A statement released on Wednesday said the leadership...
A Nigerian court has upheld the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd., ordering the money to be permanently handed to...
Traders and property owners are counting heavy losses after a midnight fire gutted the Plumbing Materials Section of the Head Bridge Market near the Ogbo-Ogwu Medicine Market in Onitsha. The fire, which broke out...
Before the sun rises over Benue’s plains, the camps begin to move. Not with the familiar rhythm of village life, but with the restless motion of people who have nowhere else to go. A...
Nigeria’s port concession renewals are facing renewed uncertainty as several terminal operators whose contracts have expired—or are about to expire—continue to operate without clear renewal agreements. Industry stakeholders say the delays are increasing investment...
The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a strong revenue performance for February 2026. According to official figures, the Command generated ₦120.46 billion in February 2026. This is...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping lines and their agencies to suspend the implementation of recently approved tariff increases. According to the Council, the decision follows ongoing engagements with key stakeholders and concerns raised...
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMEN AT OZORO FESTIVAL IS A NATIONAL DISGRACE. A society reveals its true character in how it treats its women. Where women are chased, stripped, groped, violated, and publicly humiliated by...
A throng of supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso repeatedly chanted Peter Obi’s name as the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate attended the annual Kwankwasiyya Eid festival in Kano on Sunday. The 2023 presidential candidate...
The Nigerian government says it is working to secure military support from France following a phone conversation between President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron. Tinubu disclosed this on Sunday in Lagos while...
At least 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama,...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan....
Operatives of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted two containers carrying 3,398 cartons (339,800 bottles) of codeine syrup at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to the command, the codeine...
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive came...
The Nigerian Army says its troops have destroyed a suspected bomb-making factory in Imo State and reopened a road previously shut down by gunmen. In a statement, the military said the operation targeted locations...
The fresh amendment to the recently signed 2026 Electoral Act where the House of Representatives proposed a N10 million fine or two years imprisonment for anybody who is a member of more than one...
A new wave of attacks by insurgent groups has raised fresh concerns about security in northern Nigeria. Fighters from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have launched coordinated assaults on...
Hundreds of young people from Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State on Saturday staged a protest along the Oweto–Otukpo highway, blocking the road near the Oweto Bridge to demand decisive action over the...
The cleric, whose identity is not popular, said the party approached him to lead the campaign project, but that he declined. A northern Islamic cleric has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress...
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with immediate effect. This was contained in a resignation letter dated March 4,...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 13 containers filled with prohibited and falsely declared goods at the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa. Authorities say the items are worth more than ₦6.81 billion, making...
Nigeria’s port system is once again in the spotlight—this time with a bold new move from the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF). The founder of the association, Boniface Aniebonam, has announced...
The maritime industry is rapidly evolving as digital technologies reshape how ships operate, how ports function, and how maritime authorities manage trade and security. In Nigeria and across West Africa, this digital shift is...
Nigeria’s maritime sector handles more than 80% of the country’s international trade, so changes in the ports can have a big impact on the economy. Right now, the sector is going through a major...
Sources within the affected communities told journalists that the attackers stormed the areas late Wednesday night. Suspected terrorists on Wednesday night launched coordinated attacks on several communities in Kwara State, targeting villages in Ifelodun...