Violent assault on a church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti raises fresh security concerns in southwestern Nigeria. Gunmen have attacked a church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, located in Ilejemeje Local Government…
Lawmakers propose delay in reassignment of inactive phone numbers over security concerns. The House of Representatives is considering an 18-month delay in the reassignment of inactive mobile phone numbers. The…
Lawmakers back foreign funding for major national infrastructure project. The House of Representatives has approved a $516 million foreign loan to fund the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. The project is aimed…
Consumer protection agency probes case involving social media review and ₦50m lawsuit. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into a viral bread review case.…
Anti-graft agency raises alarm over rising internet fraud among undergraduates in Nigerian universities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concern that about six out of every ten…
Violence in rural community adds to ongoing security concerns in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Seven people have been killed in a fresh attack on a community in Benue State. The incident…
Government calls for safety assurances following reported killings of Nigerian nationals. The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on South African authorities to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens. The…
Tehran criticises Washington’s influence, signalling shifting geopolitical dynamics. Iran has stated that the United States is no longer in a position to dictate global policy directions. The remarks were made…
Nigerian forward resumes team activities following recovery from injury setback. Victor Boniface has returned to the squad of SV Werder Bremen after recovering from injury. The forward had been sidelined…
Military signals stronger collaboration with security agencies to combat rising banditry. The Nigerian Army has announced plans to strengthen joint security operations across the North-West region. Military authorities said the…
Authorities call for improved standards to protect workers and promote wellbeing. The Lagos State Government has called for stronger action on workplace safety and mental health. Officials said improving working…
Governor moves to improve healthcare standards through international accreditation. Abia State Governor Alex Otti has initiated efforts to secure global certification for three hospitals in the state. The move is…
Officers decline large cash offer during operation targeting infrastructure sabotage. Nigerian police officers have foiled a railway vandalism operation and rejected a ₦100 million bribe offered by suspects, according to…
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…
The government of Kogi State has confirmed the abduction of 24 pupils from an orphanage home. The incident reportedly occurred when armed men invaded the facility. Security agencies have launched…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to ban unrated textbooks in schools starting September 2026. The policy aims to standardise educational materials across the country. Authorities say only…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it has disbursed ₦242.4 billion to 1.38 million students. The loan scheme is part of efforts to expand access to higher education funding in…
Authorities in the United Kingdom are investigating the death of a Nigerian national found at a workplace. Emergency services reportedly responded to the scene after the individual was discovered unresponsive.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have reportedly flagged off the construction of a ₦25 billion ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi…
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 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…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to content creators across digital platforms over the unauthorised use of its name and official logo. The agency said…
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…
The former Nigeria international reportedly slumped during a local football activity in Kaduna, with medical findings yet to be officially confirmed. Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after…
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and standard bus routes.…
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African musician to receive the prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy. The award…
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has celebrated her husband, Adekunle Gold, with a heartfelt birthday tribute. The award-winning artiste took to Instagram on Monday to mark the…
Residents of Takinta, a fishing community in Jomoro Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region, have been left in shock following the killing of a man who reportedly intervened to stop a…
Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has spoken openly about her personal life, disclosing that only one relationship in her past brought her genuine happiness. The singer made the revelation during…
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of operations at a high-purity gold refinery in Lagos and disclosed plans to commission a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State,…
Competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector intensified on Sunday as several petrol retailers reduced pump prices below the N739 per litre benchmark set by the Dangote Refinery, deepening an ongoing…
Panic swept through Offa, a major town in Kwara State, on Thursday night after multiple explosions were reported in different parts of the community. The blasts caused widespread panic among…
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a Nigerian woman for inflicting harm on her nine-year-old daughter at Duase, near Kenyasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The woman,…
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered multiple US military strikes against Islamic State militants operating in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, accusing the group of targeting…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending insecurity, declaring that terrorists and other criminal elements will no longer find refuge in Nigeria’s forests. The Minister of Information and…
British-Nigerian comedian Wale Gates is celebrating 17 years of marriage with his wife. To mark the milestone, Gates went on a special date with his spouse and shared glimpses of…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect in connection with a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the database of global technology firm Microsoft, following a months-long international investigation. The suspect, identified…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse…
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.…
A non-partisan advocacy group, the North-West Women Development Forum (NWDF), has called on notorious bandit leader Bello Turji to surrender and embrace peace, following the killing of his close associate,…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction of an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri, with investigators revealing that the girl’s uncle masterminded the crime.…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a major adjustment to its cash policy, scrapping all restrictions on cash deposits and significantly increasing withdrawal allowances for individuals and businesses. The…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has prompted widespread concern after posting a brief cry for help amid an ongoing dispute involving his wife and Edo State…
Nestlé is under intense international scrutiny after a Swiss watchdog accused the company of adding sugar to its Cerelac baby cereals sold across Africa, while the same products in Europe…
The Nigerian Senate is facing fierce criticism over its plan to increase taxes on soft drinks, with economists, industry experts, and citizens warning that the move could deepen economic hardship.…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and ex-special adviser on political affairs to the Vice President, has called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon any plans…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price after Dangote Refinery and several depot operators reduced their ex-depot rates. Observations from Abuja…
A new video circulating on social media has cast doubt on government claims that no ransom or negotiation was involved in the release of abducted students from Government Girls Secondary…
Nigerian entertainer Teni has once again made headlines for her candid approach to online interactions. The singer was approached on X by a fan requesting financial assistance to purchase a…
A legal practitioner has petitioned Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging the suspension of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike from the Body of Benchers following a public confrontation with…