The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that professors in Nigeria’s public universities will now receive a monthly top-up allowance of more than N140,000, following a new agreement…
The Federal Government has reportedly engaged a United States-based lobbying and public affairs firm in a $9 million contract to communicate Nigeria’s security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened its American Center at the Embassy Chancery, unveiling a newly redesigned facility aimed at strengthening educational, cultural, and professional engagement with…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that his role in driving Nigeria’s far-reaching tax reforms has exposed him to…
The United States on Tuesday, January 13, formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, citing their alleged involvement in violence and regional destabilization.…
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has declared that there will be no suspension of its ongoing indefinite nationwide strike, despite the Federal Government’s…
The family of renowned Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist, Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Bunmi Omije Oju Mi, has announced her death. The announcement, which was shared by close…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the newly introduced tax laws, warning…
United States President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for anti-government protesters in Iran, assuring them that international assistance is forthcoming and warning that those responsible for violence against demonstrators…
Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away at the age of 100. The family announced her death in a…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over multiple criminal allegations, including assault and theft.…
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…
The United States has issued an urgent warning to its citizens in Iran, advising them to leave the country immediately as nationwide protests intensify and tensions with Washington continue to…
Iran has said it remains open to diplomatic engagement with the United States but is fully prepared for war if circumstances demand, as tensions escalate amid widespread anti-government protests and…
Nigerian billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko, is reportedly linked to the arrest of Ann, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, over allegations of theft…
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have formally expressed interest in ascending the revered stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, marking a significant development…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the killing of his girlfriend in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has broken his silence following the commencement of impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, by members of the State House…
The Ogun State Police Command has clarified the circumstances under which law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct searches without a warrant, following public debate on police powers and citizens’…
Nigerian billionaire and BUA Group chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a major financial incentive for the Super Eagles as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025…
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if what he described as the continued killing of Christians in the country…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to “unconditionally support” all policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a move that further underscores the strengthening alliance between Pyongyang…
Authorities in the UK Crown Dependency of Jersey have announced plans to repatriate more than $9.5 million (£7 million) in corruption-linked funds to the Nigerian government. The money, described as…
A truck loaded with tomatoes crashed into multiple vehicles on Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday afternoon after reportedly suffering brake failure. The accident occurred around noon, according…
American billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has transferred nearly $8 billion to a charity controlled by his former wife, Melinda French Gates, according to newly disclosed tax filings that…
Amanda Azubuike has etched her name in history after becoming the first Nigerian woman to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army, a landmark…
Iran was plunged into a nationwide internet blackout late Thursday as anti-government protests continued to spread across the country, marking a significant escalation in weeks of unrest driven by economic…
The United States Senate has taken a rare step to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to take further military action in Venezuela, voting 52–47 on Thursday to advance a war…
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has criticised the performance of the current governor, Alex Otti, saying he is yet to see any tangible…
Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted publicly after his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, shared the results of a drug test to counter allegations that she is addicted to hard drugs.…
The Federal Government has assured that outstanding match bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be paid before Friday, following concerns…
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, marking a fresh escalation in the state’s lingering political crisis.…
United States immigration authorities have detained Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, who is wanted in his home country on suspicion of corruption, according to his legal representatives. Ofori-Atta, 66,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at about ₦213 billion, which are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Senior Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, has surrendered himself to the police following allegations of…
Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has launched a grassroots football clinic in Benue State aimed at identifying and developing young football talents, particularly girls, across the state. The initiative, organised…
President Donald Trump has announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, a move he says will…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home, located in Kagini, Abuja, following allegations of illegal child trafficking and serious violations of child…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic first for the institution. The appointment,…
At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed on Monday, January 5, after their convoy struck a landmine and came under attack near Bindundul village in Borno State, security sources have…
Former National Secretary of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), Prof. Udenta Udenta, has dismissed suggestions that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is working towards establishing a one-party state…
Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Monday pleaded not guilty to multiple federal drug trafficking charges during his first court appearance in the United States. Maduro, who was recently removed…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a cabinet reshuffle that led to the removal of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, with immediate effect.…
At least 25 people have been confirmed de@d, while 13 others were rescued alive, after a canoe carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State.…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in coffee sachets and book parcels destined for Zambia and the United Kingdom, as…
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces. The ruling was issued…
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. A notice of discontinuance, filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, shows that…
Venezuelans across the world have poured into the streets in celebration following the announcement by the United States government that President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of…
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country following an overnight military operation in Venezuela.…