Soludo’s Demolition of Onitsha Main Market Sparks Concern Over Future of West Africa’s Largest Market The recent demolition activities at Onitsha Main Market under the administration of Governor Charles Soludo have triggered widespread concern...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the...
Anambra State Government has made good its threat to slash salaries of workers who failed to show up for work on Mondays due to the sit-at-home order by separatist elements in the South-East. The...
In a standout showing for Nigeria’s cross-border trade, the Seme Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service reported a revenue haul of N3.4 billion for February 2026, with the month still in progress. Comptroller...
Hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday staged a protest in Kano over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The demonstrators, carrying Iranian flags and portraits...
Traffic congestion and confusion marred operations at the entrance of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday following the official rollout of a mandatory cashless payment system by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria...
The outgoing Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has been accused of refusing to hand over to the most senior Deputy Commandant-General in line with established protocol, allegedly...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigerian Navy have stepped up their partnership to improve maritime security and protect trade routes in Nigeria. The move aims to make shipping safer, reduce risks at...
In a move to deepen inter-agency collaboration, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear...
At least 15 civilians have been killed following a coordinated attack by the Sadiku faction of Boko Haram on three villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The development was disclosed by...
Former Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has been killed in an alleged joint Israeli–US airstrike, according to Iran’s semi-official Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) report on Sunday. It was reported that the strike targeted Ahmadinejad’s...
Nigeria’s Senate has pledged to fast-track constitutional amendments aimed at creating state-level police forces across the country, with lawmakers targeting completion before the end of the year. Key Commitments and Timeline The Senate emphasised...
In a move that has generated discussion within security and governance circles, the Acting Inspector-General of Police has redeployed ACP Bukola Kuti from her role as Personal Security Officer (PSO), assigning her to the...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Friday said that millions of Nigerians are switching political allegiance out of sheer necessity, saying their primary concern is survival. Atiku’s remark was contained in a statement released...
Kogi Receives NEPZA License For Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has officially issued the License/Certificate of Declaration for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone,...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road in Rivers State. The president approved...
Leaders of opposition political parties in Nigeria have kicked against the amended Electoral Act 2026, recently assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other major...
The Kogi State Government has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the establishment of State Police as a generational reform that will fundamentally transform Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement issued...
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, raised alarm over an attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and its members in Benin, Edo State. Tanko disclosed that armed thugs...
Abuja, Nigeria — In a major shake‑up at the top of the Nigeria Police Force, Deputy Inspector‑General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, one of the most senior and widely respected officers in the force,...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked a court to dismiss an ongoing case involving the Department of State Services (DSS), arguing that the proceedings constitute an abuse of legal process. In...
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Egbetokun tendered his resignation on...
Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, and the Debate on Identity, Representation, and Autonomy — Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu Speaks Out, Recent political developments have raised serious concerns among many in the South East regarding...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) just highlighted a significant win for local and multinational players alike. Through the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, a group of Nigerian businesses has seen a notable boost to...
The Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, reportedly attacked the ‘Garahamojili’ camp of the Nigerian Army in Adamawa State on Tuesday, killing two soldiers during a 20-minute firefight. This was disclosed by Sahel security...
According to him, the peaceful outcome of the exercise underscores the party’s political sophistication, strong internal cohesion and commitment to democratic principles. “The smooth and orderly conduct of the congress is a reflection of...
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has commended stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the successful conduct of the ward and local government congresses in Kogi State. The governor...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have intensified their collaboration to bolster security and resilience across Nigeria’s blue economy. The renewed partnership aims to enhance joint...
The Ekiti State Government has created a new tribunal to address the growing problem of rising house rents across the state. The move is aimed at protecting residents from unfair rent increases and illegal...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, urging them to treat their mandates as a “sacred trust” and serve with humility...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026, swear-in the newly appointed Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole. The inauguration is scheduled to hold...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in three out of the six Area Council chairmanship elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched one seat, as...
. Describes It As Strategic Masterstroke The Kogi State Government has appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Secretary, Party Outreach,...