The Federal Government has confirmed that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will soon replace their traditional khaki uniforms with Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms aimed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to introduce downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for registered voters whose original cards have been lost or damaged, as part of…
At least 48 people have reportedly been killed after a violent clash between members of the Fulani and Kamuku communities in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, triggering…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has pledged to establish a functional primary healthcare centre in every ward across the country if elected president, describing accessible healthcare as…
Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly received a massive €120 million bid from a Saudi Arabian club for Nigerian Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, adding a fresh twist to one of…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed lawyer, actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his official spokesperson ahead of the 2027 presidential election…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering his former employer, 80-year-old Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has pledged to abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in their current…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested after allegedly failing to honour several invitations issued…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that many of the conditions that led to Nigeria’s 1967 civil war still exist today, urging Nigerians to learn from history and ensure the…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has suspended its indefinite strike and directed public primary and secondary school teachers to resume work following a directive from the…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the priceless artefacts belong exclusively to the…
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has challenged Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to a public debate on governance and infrastructure, accusing the former Anambra State governor…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing persistent regulatory breaches and failure to meet statutory requirements for continued…
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians to place their trust in God as the ultimate solution to the country’s insecurity and…
The immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested by security operatives over allegations of certificate forgery and handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices…
An Anambra State High Court has granted Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi permission to serve court processes on former ally Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means in his…
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 15 others injured after suspected armed herders launched a midnight attack on Sai community in Mbajir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the era of ballot box snatching and manual manipulation of election results is over, assuring Nigerians that technological innovations and electoral…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has unveiled his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria,” promising far-reaching reforms in education, healthcare, industrialisation and governance if elected in…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu enjoys widespread support across Northern Nigeria and is well-positioned to secure even more votes in the region during…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its final list of National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections, dropping former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives…
The Federal Government says it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for businesses and properties abandoned by Nigerians returning home under the ongoing voluntary evacuation programme prompted…
The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has rejected a recent Federal High Court judgment in Abuja over its leadership dispute, vowing to appeal the decision while seeking to prevent the release…
Hundreds of protesters marched through Abuja on Tuesday demanding the removal of Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, accusing the judge’s recent ruling affecting opposition political parties of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) have confirmed receiving access codes from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), enabling them to begin uploading the names of…
The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, filmmaker and pastor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, after a brief illness. Tributes…
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved scholarships for more than 760 beneficiaries under the state’s 2025/2026 Local Scholarship Scheme as part of efforts to expand access to education and…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has successfully uploaded the name of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal after…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued access codes to nine registered political parties, enabling them to upload the names and particulars of their candidates to the nomination portal…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over worsening insecurity, saying the President has fulfilled his…
The Federal Executive Council has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing structural, administrative and programme changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a skills-driven…
A viral audio recording attributed to wanted bandit leader Kachalla Maha contains claims that he can kidnap senior government officials, including state governors, though the allegations have not been independently…
The Oyo State Police Command says it has rescued two abducted children, arrested four suspected kidnappers and recovered sophisticated firearms during separate intelligence-led operations carried out with other security agencies…
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has called on residents of Gombe State to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements, saying the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities requires the…
The Obidient Movement has assured its supporters that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will remain on the ballot for the 2027 general…
Two people have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State, with authorities and community leaders raising fresh concerns over recurring insecurity…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has described U.S. President Donald Trump as the “best politician” he has ever met, saying the American…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that bandits could attempt to block the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in July or August, urging security agencies to remain…
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has launched a nationwide advocacy campaign under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) to tackle cultism, drug abuse, violent crime and other…
Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, produced another commanding performance to win the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, securing her second Diamond League victory of the 2026…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has returned to Nigeria following a business trip abroad, with his arrival confirmed shortly after landing. The presidential candidate of the African…
The Nigeria Police Force says individuals identified as repentant terrorists or criminals will not be admitted into the Force, with community leaders urged not to recommend such persons for recruitment.…
The Federal Government says seven suspected commanders linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP were arrested at Katsina airport while returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and have been…
President Bola Tinubu has approved three strategic appointments, naming Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, Patrick Obahiagbon and Chukwuma Umeoji to leadership roles in the Border Communities Development Agency and the Niger Delta…
The Borno South senator says Nigeria should reform its legislative system by making lawmakers part-time and paying them only when they carry out legislative duties. Senator Ali Ndume, who represents…
The new law strengthens Nigeria’s digital identity system by introducing a modern legal framework focused on secure identity management, data protection and interoperability. President Bola Tinubu has signed the National…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says the Federal Government’s support for women is aimed at providing grants that can help beneficiaries start small businesses with relatively low capital requirements. First Lady…
The Federal Government is reportedly weighing a tighter cashless framework as part of efforts to curb kidnapping and ransom payments. The Federal Government is considering the reintroduction of a stricter…
Former CAN President Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor reflects on political criticism directed at former President Goodluck Jonathan. Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has stated that…