The Nigerian government has signalled it may take action against South African companies operating in Nigeria — including telecom giant MTN — as anger grows over the continued harassment and attacks on Nigerians living...
Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have embarked on a three-day warning strike, and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos branch, is sounding the alarm. The industrial action, which began...
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, has clarified that he never alleged that any senator’s signature was forged in relation to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. His...
Suspected bandits have killed nine people and injured eleven others in Unguwar Magaji community, located in the Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The spokesperson for the Irigwe Youth Movement,...
At least 20 people have been killed in a bandit attack on the Fesken Rafi community in Kebbi State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the region. Deputy Governor Umar Tafida led a condolence...
Nigerian music star Davido used his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw international attention to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. The singer wore a custom-made...
The Iluke Bunu community in Kogi State is in distress after bandits attacked, killing a local school vice principal and kidnapping students preparing for their WAEC examinations. In a separate incident in Minna, Niger...
President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to Ethiopia to bring home nearly 300 Nigerians held at Kaliti, a maximum-security prison. The delegation includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney-General. Their...
President Bola Tinubu has approved N10 billion in emergency funds to prepare Nigeria for a possible Ebola outbreak. The decision follows recent Ebola cases reported in other parts of Africa. The money will help...
A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has called for the immediate creation of state police in Nigeria, arguing it is the only way to effectively tackle the country’s...
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that the Federal Government of Nigeria has admitted that Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court acted without jurisdiction when he convicted and sentenced...
A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has revealed that about 30,000 armed militants are currently operating across Nigeria, making them some of the deadliest non-state actors in...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has shared a startling story from the early days of the current administration. Some individuals from Borno State reportedly told President Bola Tinubu that Shettima was plotting to assassinate him...
The family of Mrs Olanike Ogundare, who was abducted from her residence in the Oke Agaye area of Ijedodo, Lagos State, has engaged security agencies to secure her release. The victim was reportedly taken...
The Federal Government plans to raise N700bn from the domestic bond market in April 2026, extending a gradual reduction in offer size as it continues to navigate elevated borrowing costs. Details from the April...
The presidency has clarified that the former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Housing Minister and Urban Development, Musa Dangiwa, were not sacked but tendered their resignations. In...
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered an investigation after online reports alleged extortion by NIS personnel along the Lagos–Seme border corridor. In a statement issued through the...
Lagos police have confirmed the death of a suspected cult leader, Adedipe Adeyinkan—also known as Yinka Agali—who was shot on Saturday, April 11, 2026. According to police, the incident happened in Surulere, Lagos. Eyewitnesses...
Kwankwaso, ADC, and the Future of NNPP: A Political Earthquake in the Making? The rumoured or potential alignment of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is more than just another round...
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...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...
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...
Nigeria Police under AIG Adegoke Fayoade’s Zone 2 Command arrest suspect over adulterated engine oil syndicate Operatives of the Nigerian police force have arrested a suspect linked to the illegal production and distribution of adulterated...
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Surajudeen Basiru, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Basiru, in a statement, described the meeting as an opportunity...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has dismissed the criminal case brought by the federal government against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. Judge Chizoba Orji struck out the three-count...
The Protesters on Monday converged on the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” protest. The protest is against the backdrop of the Senate’s position on the electronic transmission...
The Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported a strong performance for January, recording major seizures and generating ₦44.06 billion in revenue. During the month, Customs officers...
The Kogi State Government has described the ongoing cash-back promotion exercise as a clear affirmation of the pro-labour governance philosophy of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, stressing that the policy is designed to ensure that...
A decision by the Katsina State Government to release about 70 suspected and convicted bandits has stirred strong reactions across the Nation. Among them is the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), which states that...
Bandits have killed five persons in a fresh attack on the Otobi community in Otukpo local government area of Benue State. Among the victims is a House of Assembly candidate for Otukpo-Akpa State Constituency...
Restates Commitment To Ensuring End To Insecurity The Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Leke Abejide, has expressed profound gratitude to traditional rulers in Yagbaland for conferring on...
The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recognition by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute...
The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson...