Nigeria to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nationals from South Africa as Xenophobic Tensions Rise The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerian citizens from South Africa amid growing concerns over renewed xenophobic violence and rising anti-immigrant sentiments in the country. The development comes as West African nations intensify responses to reports of […]

2027 Guber Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro as Campaign DG Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former Minister of State for Defence and ex-Senator for Lagos Central, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.The appointment was announced during an expanded meeting of Hamzat’s campaign council, […]

NCDC classifies Ebola importation risk as high, intensifies surveillance in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention NCDC has classified the risk of importation of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease EVD into Nigeria as high, citing ongoing transmission in parts of East Africa, increased international travel, population movement, and porous borders. […]

Operation Hadin Kai troops disrupt terror networks, record operational gains in North-East Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have recorded what military authorities describe as significant operational gains in ongoing counterterrorism efforts across Nigeria’s North-East region. The operation, which is part of sustained efforts against insurgent groups in the region, has continued targeted missions aimed at […]

Abia NDC female aspirant petitions party over alleged discrimination and primaries irregularities A House of Representatives aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Barrister Nkasiobi Madumere, has petitioned the party’s national leadership over alleged discrimination, disenfranchisement, and irregularities during the party’s Abia State primaries for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency. Madumere, who was the only female […]

Federal Government inaugurates committee for Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo to boost tourism, trade and investment across Africa The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee LOC for the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, a continental initiative aimed at strengthening tourism, creative industries, trade, investment, and economic integration across Africa.The […]

Environmental Stakeholders Blame Weak Regulations for Nigeria’s Growing Health, Economic and Environmental Crises Environment | Public Health | Climate Change Environmental stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening impact of pollution, gas flaring, deforestation and poor waste management across Nigeria, warning that weak enforcement of environmental laws and inconsistent policies are fueling serious health, economic […]

Messi, Mbappé, Ronaldo Top 10 FIFA World Cup All-Time Goal Scorers As football fans look ahead to future FIFA World Cup tournaments, attention continues to focus on the sport’s greatest goal scorers on the biggest stage, including legends like Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo Nazário, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The FIFA World Cup has […]

Bandits Abduct Seven Students in Zamfara Early Morning Attack Armed bandits have abducted seven students following a pre-dawn attack on off-campus student residences in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, according to the state police command. The attack reportedly occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, when the assailants stormed the students’ accommodation […]

Nigeria, UNESCO-IICBA and Japan Launch Education Initiative for Out-of-School Children The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa UNESCO-IICBA and the Government of Japan, has launched a new education initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and expanding […]

Nigeria Positions Healthcare as Investment Frontier at WHX Lagos 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has positioned the country’s healthcare sector as a major investment frontier, highlighting opportunities for local and international investors during engagements at the WHX Lagos 2026 health and innovation platform. Officials said the initiative reflects Nigeria’s broader strategy to strengthen its […]

Nigeria Strengthens Maritime Cooperation with United Kingdom Through NPA Engagement The Federal Government of Nigeria has strengthened maritime cooperation with the United Kingdom through a high-level engagement involving the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, aimed at improving port efficiency, security, and trade facilitation across Nigeria’s maritime sector. The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts under the […]

Campaign Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Terrorism, Report Suspicious Activities A national awareness campaign has called on Nigerians to strengthen unity in the fight against terrorism by reporting suspicious activities, rejecting divisive narratives, and supporting communities affected by insecurity across the country. The initiative, promoted under the message of national cohesion, urged citizens to remain […]

Ajadi Calls for Constitutional Reform to Let Governors Control Security Operations Businessman and political figure Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has called for sweeping constitutional reforms that would grant state governors direct control over military and security operations within their states, arguing that decentralizing security powers is essential to addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Ajadi made the […]

Electricity Regulator Introduces Net Billing Rules Allowing Nigerians Sell Surplus Solar Power to DisCos The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has commenced implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a new framework that allows electricity consumers who generate power from renewable sourcesparticularly solar to export surplus electricity to the national grid and receive financial credit […]

Accountant Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Alleged N150 Million Burglary Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force NPF, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation INTERPOL, have arrested a 50-year-old accountant, Olusola Ajayi Joshua, over his alleged involvement in a burglary and theft case involving property worth more than ₦150 million in Lagos. The suspect […]

Vandalism Sparks Blackout Fears as Six Transmission Towers Collapse on Apir–Lafia Power Corridor Fresh concerns over electricity supply disruptions have emerged across Nigeria’s North-Central region following the collapse of six transmission towers on the critical Apir–Lafia 330kV transmission corridor, an incident the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has attributed to vandalism. The damaged infrastructure has […]

Oduwole Calls for Export-Led Growth, Praises Nigerian Firms’ Industrial Innovation Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has urged Nigerian businesses to embrace innovation, investment, and continental integration as key drivers of export-led growth, saying local companies have the capacity to compete successfully in regional and global markets. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement […]

APC Primary Reshapes Adamawa Politics as Fintiri’s Influence Faces Test Ahead of 2027 The outcome of the recent governorship primary of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State has triggered a major political realignment, weakening the perceived influence of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while strengthening rival power blocs ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]

Nigerian DisCos recover N196.13bn from March electricity bills, leaving over N50bn unpaid Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies DisCos collected N196.13 billion from customers in March 2026, recovering nearly 80 per cent of the N246.43 billion billed during the month, according to industry data released by the power sector. The figures indicate that more than N50 billion […]

Wife, twin children of Adelabu’s younger brother abducted by gunmen in Ibadan The wife and twin children of the younger brother of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, have reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The abduction occurred on Wednesday […]

2026 Hajj Nigerian pilgrims begin return journey home, starting with Nasarawa pilgrims The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise has officially commenced on Wednesday, beginning with pilgrims from Nasarawa State, according to updates from aviation and pilgrimage authorities. The development marks the start of the organized return operation for […]

Tinubu to address National Assembly on June 12 during Democracy Day celebration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to deliver a joint address to the National Assembly on June 12 as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary, according to official preparations for the national commemoration. The announcement was made during the inauguration […]

Portable says he will honour EFCC invitation in September over alleged naira abuse after consulting legal counsel Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has said he will honour an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC in September over allegations of naira abuse, following consultations with his lawyer. Portable confirmed […]