NPC Chairman Aminu Wushishi Dies After Brief Illness
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died after a brief illness. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Niger State, with…
BREAKING: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The declaration was announced on…
Goodluck Jonathan 2027 Endorsement Talks Tear PDP Apart
Moves suggesting possible endorsement of former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 trigger fresh divisions within the PDP. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly facing internal tension following renewed political…
“Too Much Injustice in Nigeria” — Rapper Skepta Calls Out Global Community Over Nigeria’s Crisis
British-Nigerian rapper urges international attention on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and governance challenges. British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has sparked conversation after speaking out on what he describes as rising injustice in Nigeria,…
EFCC Chairman Apologizes to Nigerian Doctors Over UUTH Controversy
Ola Olukoyede moves to calm outrage after incident involving Uyo Teaching Hospital staff Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reportedly apologized to Professor Eyo…
EFCC Boss Reveals 6-Month Money Laundering Probe Into Pastor Jerry Eze, Says No Evidence Found
Anti-graft commission clarifies investigation was based on intelligence reports before cleric was cleared of wrongdoing A statement attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola…
“No Uniform Gives Right to Kill”: IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Delta Shooting
Police chief approves removal and criminal trial of ASP Nuhu Usman and others linked to killing of Mene Ogidi in Effurun The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved…
Nigeria Lacks New Power Plant Investment Since 2015
Former minister raises concerns over stagnation in electricity infrastructure funding. Former Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji, has said no major power plant has been financed in Nigeria since 2015. He…
Natasha Promises Free Wi-Fi Access for Kogi Residents
A political figure identified as Natasha has pledged to provide free Wi-Fi access for constituents in Kogi State. The initiative is aimed at improving digital access and connectivity within the…
Sowore Confronts Malami Over Past Prosecution
Omoyele Sowore has confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami over past actions while in office. Sowore reportedly told Malami that he now understands what it means to be…
Army Rescues Kidnapped Victim in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has rescued a kidnapped victim during an operation in Plateau State. The operation also led to the recovery of ₦8 million reportedly paid as ransom. Military sources…
Obasanjo Says NNPC Refineries May Not Work
Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria’s state-owned refineries may not function effectively again without major reforms. He made the remarks while addressing ongoing concerns about the performance of refineries managed by…
Dangote Plans $550m Hostel Project for FUTO
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is reported to have pledged $550 million for the construction of student hostels at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). The project is aimed at…
PDP, ADC Reject Joint Presidential Ticket Talks
Political groups within Nigeria’s opposition landscape have reportedly rejected proposals for a joint presidential ticket arrangement. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) blocs are said to…
Airlines Warn of Shutdown Over Fuel Prices
Nigeria’s domestic airline operators have raised concerns over rising aviation fuel costs, warning that flight disruptions could occur if the situation is not addressed. The warning comes amid sharp increases…
Katsina Residents Repel Bandits in Gurbi
Residents of Gurbi community in Katsina State have reportedly mobilised to prevent armed bandits from entering their town. The incident occurred in Kankara Local Government Area. Community members gathered in…
Gunmen Kill 3, Kidnap 2 in Fresh Benue Attack
Gunmen have killed three people and abducted two others in a fresh attack in Benue State, according to local reports. The victims were said to be returning from a burial…
Apostle Michael Orokpo Sermon Sparks Reactions Online
The Nigerian cleric’s sermon on leadership and faith has sparked reactions online. Apostle Michael Orokpo has criticised corrupt political leaders in a recent sermon. He also called out Christians for…
VeryDarkMan Alleges Threat to Life, Accuses Seyi Tinubu, King Mitchy
Popular Nigerian social media influencer and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that his life is under threat, accusing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu,…
INEC Announces Revised Timetable for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, shifting the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. In a statement released…
US Court Sentences Former NNPC Official to Prison Over $2.1m Oil Bribery Scheme
A United States District Court has sentenced Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former general manager at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (now NNPC Limited), to 87 months in prison over his…
NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants in Ilorin following a security operation based on intelligence provided by residents. The…
Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu Acting Inspector-General of Police Following Egbetokun’s Resignation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun after the police chief submitted a letter citing pressing family considerations. The development was confirmed in…
Peter Obi Speaks After Escaping Alleged Assassination Attempt in Edo
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted after escaping what supporters described as an assassination attempt during an attack by gunmen in Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred…
Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Pastor Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Pastor Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The confirmation was granted during plenary on Tuesday…
Bayelsa Police Declare Ijaw Influencer Bodmas Kemepadei Wanted Over Alleged Murder
The Bayelsa State Police Command has declared social media influencer Bodmas Kemepadei wanted in connection with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Patrick Peresuodei in the Amassoma/Yenagoa area of the state.…
Trump Announces Temporary 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 10% global tariff to replace sweeping emergency trade duties recently invalidated by the Supreme Court of the United States. The new measure,…
FCT Election: INEC Misses 8:30am Start as Materials Remain at RAC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to commence voting at the scheduled 8:30 a.m. start time for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, as sensitive…
Customs hands 159,000 litres of seized petrol to NMDPRA.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over three fuel tankers containing more than 159,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the Nigerian Midstream and…
Trump warns Iran of possible US strikes if no nuclear deal is reached within 10 days.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh 10-day ultimatum to Iran, warning that the United States could launch military strikes if a new nuclear agreement is not reached within…
Court sentences Living Faith pastor to death for landlord’s murder in Uyo.
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, to death by…
FCT holiday delays Malami, son’s re-arraignment on terrorism and firearms charges.
The re-arraignment of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, was on Friday stalled following the public holiday declared in the Federal Capital Territory…
ICPC Raids Residence of Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was disclosed by his media aide,…
Rape Allegation Not True, Says TikToker Mirabel
Nigerian TikTok content creator Mirabel has retracted an earlier allegation in which she claimed she was sexually assaulted at her residence in Ogun State. The influencer, known on the platform…
Gabon suspends social media till further notice over harmful content and unrest.
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms across the country until further notice, citing concerns that online content is fueling conflict and social division. In a…
Kano Orders Closure of Entertainment Centres for Ramadan
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres, including gala houses and Disc Jockey (DJ) operations, ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. Announced by the…
Minibus Drivers Protest in Lagos Over Ban, Commuters Stranded
Commercial minibus drivers, popularly known as Korokpe operators, staged protests in parts of Lagos on Wednesday following restrictions imposed on their operations by the Lagos State Government. The drivers said…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify on Wednesday in a closely watched social media addiction trial in California, marking the first time he will address a…
BBNaija Star Neo Akpofure Threatens Legal Action Over Rape Allegation
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure, has threatened legal action against a woman who accused him of sexual assault on social media. The allegation surfaced on Tuesday, February 17,…
Tragedy in Plateau as Suspected Gas Leak Claims 37 Lives at Mining Site
At least 37 miners have died and 25 others hospitalized following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The…
NSCDC Arrests Electrician, Ex-IBEDC Staff Over Meter Tampering in Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested two men over alleged meter tampering and illegal electricity vending in the state. The suspects, identified as…
2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo Declares Interest in Ogun Governorship
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made his ambition known…
Tinubu Signs Executive Order on Oil, Gas Revenue Remittance to Federation Account
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at safeguarding and enhancing oil and gas revenues accruing to the Federation Account. The directive, according to a statement…
Ramadan: Bauchi Govt Shortens Work Schedule for Civil Servants
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in the state for the 2026 Ramadan fasting period. The directive was conveyed…
BREAKING: Sultan Declares Wednesday First Day of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday night in…
Iran Conducts Naval Drills as U.S. Increases Military Presence in Middle East
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched a major naval exercise in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as the United States continues to strengthen its military posture…
2027: Religion Not Legal Basis to Shift Election Date – CAN, Clerics, Lawyer
Religious leaders and a legal practitioner have expressed differing views over the scheduling of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on February 20, a date that falls within the…
LAWMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Cart Pushers in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement operations across Lagos State, arresting and dislodging illegal cart pushers accused of indiscriminate waste disposal. The exercise, carried out by LAWMA’s…
Indian police rearrest a Nigerian man in Mangaluru over alleged drug peddling after been released on bail.
Police in Mangaluru, India, have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly resuming drug trafficking activities after being released on bail in a previous narcotics case. The suspect, identified as…
Ex-Nottingham Forest Owner Fawaz Al-Hawasi Injured in Mayfair Home Invasion
Millionaire businessman and former Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hawasi was injured after masked intruders forced their way into his Mayfair mansion in what police believe was an attempted robbery. The…