NSA Denounces El-Rufai’s Claims: “We Never Paid Ransom to Bandits”
Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, has forcefully rejected former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s allegations that the federal government pays…
Simon Ekpa Faces Six-Year Prison Term as Finnish Court Opens Terrorism Trial
A Finnish court has opened the terrorism trial of Simon Ekpa, the Nigerian-born agitator and dual citizen of Finland, with…
Court Orders Remand of Ondo Pastor Accused of Raping Daughter
A pastor in Ondo State has been remanded in prison custody over allegations of serially raping his biological daughter. The…
Man Crushed to Death by Truck While Heading for Jumu’ah Prayers in Rivers
Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Friday as a man lost his life after being crushed by a truck while…
Traders Reveal How N8,000 Dispute Sparked Deadly Clash in Lagos Market
Tension gripped a popular market in Lagos after a disagreement over N8,000 allegedly escalated into a violent clash that claimed…
Sanwo-Olu Dragged to Court by Lagos Lawyer Over X Account Block
A Lagos-based lawyer has filed a lawsuit against Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for allegedly violating his fundamental rights after being blocked…
ASUP Warns of Nationwide Strike Over Unresolved Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails…
Nigerian Immigration Service Raises Passport Fees to N100,000 and N200,000
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new upward review of passport application fees, with standard and international categories…
Navy Says N25.2 Billion Required Annually to Sustain 21 Warships at Sea
The Nigerian Navy has disclosed that it requires an estimated N25.2 billion every year to keep its 21 operational warships…
FG Moves to Arm Private Guards, Mulls Licensing of Private Firefighters Amid Insecurity Concerns
In response to Nigeria’s growing security and emergency management challenges, the Federal Government is considering granting private security companies permission…
Federal Government Targets Enrollment of 500,000 Out-of-School Children in New Education Drive
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to enroll 500,000 out-of-school children across the country as part of its renewed commitment…
NNPCL Boss Ojulari Alleges Plot to Unseat Him Amid Rising Internal Tensions
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari, has raised alarm…
Concerns Mount Over Security and Maintenance After 188th Train Derailment in Six Years
Fresh questions are being raised about the state of Nigeria’s railway system following yet another train derailment, marking the 188th…
NEC Backs Renewed Hope Economic Plan to Drive Growth and Stability
The National Economic Council (NEC) has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Economic Plan, describing it as a…
Zoning Not Necessary for Nigeria to Have a Competent President – Olawepo-Hashim
Former presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has stated that Nigeria does not need zoning arrangements to produce a competent leader. He…
Canada Commits N11 Billion to Boost Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Nigeria
The Government of Canada has pledged a significant commitment of N11 billion to support the advancement of women’s rights and…
Nigerians to Get Passports Within One Week After FG’s New Reforms
The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will soon be able to obtain their passports within one week, following the…
Teenager Rewarded with N200,000 After Winning Global English Contest
A 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nafisah Abdullahi, from Yobe State, has been awarded N200,000 by the Federal Government in recognition of…
FG Denies Signing Agreement with ASUU
The Federal Government has denied claims that it recently signed any agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).…
Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Package for Retiring Senior Officers – Interior Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a groundbreaking welfare initiative for the nation’s security architecture by instituting a lifetime salary…
Abia at 34: Governor Otti, Eze Mbah Celebrate Founding Fathers, Call for Unity and Progress
Abia State on Tuesday marked its 34th anniversary with a colourful ceremony that brought together government officials, traditional leaders, and…
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Diplomatic Visits to Japan and Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after completing a two-week diplomatic mission that took him to Japan and…
Countries Without a University
In a world where virtually every nation hosts at least one university, two stand out as notable exceptions: Vatican CityThis…
Police Arrest Five Men Over Alleged Rape of Minor in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five men for allegedly raping a minor in the state,…
Saudi Authorities Warn Nigerians Against Traveling for 2026 Hajj Without Valid Visas
Saudi authorities have issued a stern warning to Nigerians intending to perform the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, cautioning that anyone attempting…
Equatorial Guinea Court Sentences Baltasar Engonga to Jail
In a significant legal development, Baltasar Engonga, a prominent figure in Equatorial Guinea, has been sentenced to jail by a…
Passengers Stranded After Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
Passengers traveling on the Abuja-Kaduna train were left stranded on Monday following the unexpected derailment of the train along its…
Governor Uba Sani Commends President Tinubu for Stabilizing Nigeria’s Economy
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing economic reforms that have significantly stabilized…
President Tinubu Imposes Six-Month Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports to Boost Local Industry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, effective immediately. The…