A Magistrate Court in Ondo State has remanded two commercial motorcyclists—Tope Ademeso and Igbekele Akinsioye—in prison custody while the case unfolds. They are accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at their residence in the...
The United States Mission in Nigeria has requested that visa applicants provide a full disclosure of their social media history when completing the DS-160 form. The Mission, in a tweet on its official X...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri....
The Social economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently investigate allegations that lawmakers pay as much as ₦3 million to present bills, motions, and...
Kogi State, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has hosted a landmark women’s employment workshop in a bid to promote gender equality. Recently, the state played host to the...
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reiterated his commitment to addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability in the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Engr. Joseph Olusegun, Governor...
The tragic accident involving a Dangote truck on Wednesday has left a fresh graduate of the Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, Otanor Ruth Bodom, fighting for her life after one of her legs was amputated....
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as terrorist organisations, while denying asylum to...
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Idris Olorunnimbe, the founder of The Temple, as chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Olorunnimbe was previously appointed as the board chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission...
Toward modernising Nigeria’s trade processes, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gathered for a high-level meeting to advance the National Single Window (NSW) project. The gathering underscored a...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has granted bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after questioning him over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189bn. Tambuwal was interrogated by investigators and subsequently detained...
A High Court sitting in the Sagamu Judicial Division of Ogun State has issued an interim order restraining the Ogun State Government and its agents from demolishing or tampering with properties belonging to a...
The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of unruly behaviour on an Ibom Air flight, and has reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji icon KWAM 1,...
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, announced a new measure aimed at sanitising the campus: 4,500 prospective students will undergo drug testing before they can be admitted. Speaking...
The Sharada community in Kano State has introduced 29 new local laws to curb rising crime and immoral activities. One of the rules bans boyfriend-girlfriend meetings after 10 p.m. Announcing the decision, the village...
A sweeping crackdown at the Apapa Port has led to the seizure of 16 containers containing firearms, illicit drugs, expired foods, and other prohibited items, with a total value estimated at over N10 billion....
Panic is spreading through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allies in the 2027 opposition coalition, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly zeroes in on key political figures working to...
In a bid to strengthen the traditional institution and enhance grassroots governance, the Kogi State government has approved the creation of new traditional stools across the state. The government also made moves to...
Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Suleiman, has banned open grazing at night and warned against the use of underage children for herding cattle in his...
The recent confrontation between Ibom Air and passenger Comfort Emmason has sparked a storm—not just about what happened that day, but about how Nigeria’s aviation system handles conflict, safety, justice and the selective way...
Reactions have been swift to the Nigeria Customs Service’s latest moves, including a proposed 4% FOB levy on all imported consignments and a significant uptick in licensing fees. Clearing agents—who play a crucial role...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) kicked off a targeted training program for Zone A officers to launch and operationalise its new Reputation Management Guide, underscoring a strategic shift toward transparency, accountability, and public trust....
On Conflict and peacebuilding, experts urged the Federal Government to regulate community-based vigilant groups and fold them into formal structures to guarantee accountability and coherence. They also called for shifting away from militarised interventions...
Three Nigerian students from Yobe State—Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli—captured global attention after winning top honours at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London. They excelled in English language...
Multiple fatalities have been reported following a tanker explosion at Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State, according to eyewitnesses. The incident occurred on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. near Rochas Foundation School along the...
Tension has gripped the Yelwata community in Benue State again, after gunmen reportedly attacked people in the early hours of Monday. Eyewitnesses said the renewed attack triggered a protest by local women, who took...
The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has appealed to his congregation for substantial financial contributions, requesting donations amounting to billions and millions of naira to support church...
The intimate wedding unfolded at Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík, festooned with flowers and kept away from the public eye. Only close family and friends were in attendance, with notable guests including comedian Broda Shaggi,...
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed online claims that Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye” (State Code: LA/24B/8325), was denied her Certificate of National Service (CNS) because she criticised President Bola...
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, says it may pursue legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a raid on the facility late Sunday night. According...
Davido and Chioma’s highly anticipated white wedding is underway in Miami, and the couple isn’t shy about the spectacular scale of their celebration. In a candid moment with friends ahead of the ceremony, Davido...
After months of fleeing abroad to evade arrest, the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) has been arrested by operatives of the National...
Prominent Igbo figures join forces to restore peace and deliver an unforgettable Igbo Day 2025. The Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo held its General Meeting on August 9, 2025, in Surulere, reaffirming its...