The federal government has announced that all taxable Nigerians must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts in the country, ahead of new tax reforms set to…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in mourning following the death of Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Deputy Governor Princess Adejoke…
The Lagos State Police Command has responded to a viral video showing an Inspector of Police being beaten by a mob after allegations of theft. The command clarified that the…
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has commenced the recruitment process for 50,000 new constables, following presidential approval from Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a…
At least eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) were killed early Thursday morning in a tragic road accident on Zaria Road, Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred when…
The Senate’s decision to advance a bill prescribing the death penalty for kidnappers has triggered widespread debate, drawing criticism from human rights advocates, legal scholars and some community leaders who…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians against falling for a false social media post circulating on Facebook, which claims that the agency has commenced a new recruitment exercise.…
The Lagos State Government has ordered the release and commutation of sentences for 91 inmates as part of activities marking the 2025 World Human Rights Day, underscoring its commitment to…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated that his frequent dancing poses no threat to his effectiveness in office, describing it as a personal hobby that helps him relax. Speaking…
Fresh details have emerged confirming that Abubakar Yakubu, the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), was involved in a fatal road accident in Surulere, Lagos. Yakubu,…
A tragic crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday left three people dead and several others injured, authorities confirmed. The accident occurred near the Secretariat, on the inward lane toward…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and armed robber, identified as Godspower Cletus, after he attempted to withdraw a N1 million ransom at a POS terminal…
A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has died following an electrocution incident that occurred while he was ironing his clothes in his off-campus lodge. The deceased, widely known by…
A South Korean court has sentenced a woman to four years in prison for blackmailing national team captain and Premier League star Son Heung-min. The Seoul Central District Court delivered…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says it has not received any official communication confirming reports that about 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary…
The Adamawa State Police Command has opened an investigation following the death of a 27-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus, identified as Ojajuni Ayo, from Ondo State.…
Barely three months after President Bola Tinubu brokered a fragile peace deal between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political tensions in Rivers State have flared…
An Abuja High Court has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to appear in a ₦40 billion defamation suit filed against him by Tonye Cole, the…
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retract the ambassadorial nomination list submitted to the Senate, alleging that the selection process violates the Federal Character…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet crashed on Saturday evening near Karabonde in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, according to early reports from the scene. Local sources,…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has initiated a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, following allegations of sexual harassment she leveled against him earlier in the…
The federal government has approved ₦185 billion to settle longstanding debts owed to natural gas producers, a move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s power sector and addressing chronic electricity shortages. The…
Eight staff members of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) have been freed by Burkina Faso’s military authorities after being detained for several months on accusations of espionage, the organisation…
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Somali immigrants, claiming they have “destroyed Minnesota” and “destroyed our country,” drawing widespread criticism over his inflammatory remarks toward migrant communities.…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, as a non-career ambassador. Other notable nominees include…
A U.S. woman who accused former UFC champion Conor McGregor of s£xual assault at a 2023 NBA game has voluntarily withdrawn her lawsuit against the Irish mixed martial arts star.…
The Abia and Imo State Governments have launched a coordinated security operation to tackle escalating criminal activities on the Aba–Owerri expressway, a critical route linking both states. The initiative follows…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has firmly opposed any form of negotiation or ransom payment to terrorists, warning that such practices only reinforce criminal organisations and deepen the…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Ningi Local Government Area, recovering a significant quantity of illegal substances valued at more than ₦12 million. The…
Published: December 3, 2025 | By Francis Ugwu President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister, pending Senate approval, in a move that has generated…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a strict enforcement operation targeting officers who provide security or escort services for Very Important Persons (VIPs), describing such duties as illegal under…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step toward creating a unified national emergency response system, passing the National Emergency Toll Service (NETS) Establishment Bill 2025 at its second reading.…
Activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has been granted bail on self-recognition by Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The court also cautioned him against…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has cancelled this year’s highly anticipated TOE All-White Party following the tragic deaths of six employees in the September fire…
Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, a distinguished historian, educator, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has passed away at the age of 64 following a brief…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against travelling without official approval, stressing that unauthorised journeys can expose them to…
Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji has been appointed as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), marking the first time a woman has held the…
Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has identified education as the “only solution” to the country’s ongoing terrorism challenges, particularly in the northern region. In…
The Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has expressed strong concern over Nigeria’s political leadership structure, arguing that having both President Bola Tinubu…
Governor Uba Sani has praised House of Representatives Speaker Dr. Tajudeen Abbas for his exemplary leadership and his efforts to promote development and empowerment across Kaduna State. Speaking at the…
Residents of Maikujera and Gidan Boy communities in Sokoto State have killed two suspected bandits and recovered livestock that had been stolen earlier in the week. The incident occurred on…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has issued an indefinite ban on masquerade displays, following a surge in violent attacks reportedly carried out by criminals hiding under the guise of…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed to Nigerian universities to champion the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, warning that the country risks…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan challenging his 2024 detention by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) and…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has expressed support for head coach Eric Chelle, following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were eliminated…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning, raising renewed attention on the anti-graft agency’s ongoing…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Akure has arraigned a herder, Buba Usman, on allegations of unlawful grazing and the destruction of crops worth over N1.1 million in the Ondo State…
Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership has reopened the country’s borders, less than 24 hours after staging a takeover that halted elections and further unsettled the politically fragile West African nation. Inspector General…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe and has been evacuated from Guinea-Bissau, following a sudden military intervention that halted the nation’s electoral…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the federal government to take immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who remains stranded in Guinea-Bissau…