NCC begins consultations on spectrum roadmap to shape Nigeria’s digital future Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced nationwide stakeholder consultations on a proposed Spectrum Roadmap (2026–2030) aimed at strengthening telecommunications services, expanding broadband access and accelerating inclusive digital growth across Nigeria.The initiative is part of the NCC’s broader strategy to ensure efficient […]

DSS arrests ex-AGF Abubakar Malami over alleged terrorism financingAbuja, Nigeria The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over allegations of terrorism financing, security sources have confirmed.According to officials familiar with the investigation, Malami was taken into custody following security operations that reportedly […]

Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos’ ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into lawLagos, Nigeria Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially signed the ₦4.4 trillion Lagos State 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, pledging fiscal discipline, transparency and responsible implementation of what the state government describes as the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.”The signing ceremony took place at the Lagos House, Alausa, following […]

Gambari warns Nigeria already behind schedule for credible 2027 elections Abuja, Nigeria Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has warned that Nigeria is already falling behind schedule in preparations for credible 2027 general elections, citing weak political parties, poor leadership culture and fragile democratic institutions as major threats.Speaking at a […]

NOA DG condemns fuel scooping, urges National Assembly to criminalise deadly practice Abuja, Nigeria The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has strongly condemned the growing practice of fuel scooping from fallen or leaking tankers, describing it as a life-threatening and preventable danger, and has called on the National Assembly to criminalise […]

Fire service intervenes as 45,000-litre diesel tanker overturns on Lagos bridge Lagos, Nigeria Emergency responders rushed to the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in the Apapa area of Lagos after a 45,000-litre diesel tanker overturned early Monday morning, spilling highly flammable fuel and triggering a dangerous scramble by locals trying to collect the product. The Lagos State […]

A tanker has overturned at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, triggering chaos as residents and passers-by rushed beneath the bridge to scoop its contents. Eyewitnesses said the tanker lost control and fell on its side, spilling its load onto the roadway below the busy bridge. Shortly after the incident, large crowds gathered at […]

Sowore Pleads Not Guilty to Amended Cyberbullying Charges Against Tinubu Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has pleaded not guilty to amended cyberbullying charges brought against him over social media posts involving President Bola Tinubu. The charges, filed under Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act, relate to online statements in which Sowore allegedly described the president as […]

ADC Demands Transparency on US–Nigeria Health MoU Amid Conflicting ReportsThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the federal government to urgently publish the full text of the US–Nigeria Health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amid growing concerns over conflicting reports and possible constitutional violations. In a statement, the party urged authorities to clarify the contents […]

With Federal Projects “Everywhere,” Kaduna Governor Says State Will Re-Elect Tinubu in 2027Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has predicted that the state will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the impact of numerous federal government projects across the state.Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement on the ongoing APC e-registration exercise, the governor said […]

Federal Government welcomes removal from EU high-risk listThe Federal Government of Nigeria has officially welcomed the European Commission’s decision to remove the country from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The development was announced in a European Commission Delegated Regulation published this week, marking a […]

RABIU TO REDEEM $500,000 PLEDGE TO SUPER EAGLES DESPITE AFCON LOSS TO MOROCCO Morocco — January 15, 2026Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfil a pledged reward of $500,000 to the Super Eagles of Nigeria even after their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]

FG APPROVES ₦1.8M ANNUAL ALLOWANCE FOR PROFESSORS, ₦870,000 FOR READERS Abuja, Nigeria — January 15, 2026The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially approved new annual allowances for senior academic staff in federal universities, granting ₦1.8 million per year to full-time professors and ₦870,000 per year to full-time readers as part of a broader drive to […]

FG, ASUU Seal New Deal, Agree 40% Pay Rise for University Lecturers Abuja, Nigeria — January 14 – 15, 2026In a landmark agreement that promises to reshape Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new collective bargaining deal that includes a 40 per cent […]

VP Kashim Shettima Lauds MIT’s Impact on Global Innovation, Calls for African Entrepreneurial Unity Abuja, Nigeria — January 14, 2026Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its significant contributions to the global innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, highlighting its role in driving investment, job creation and capacity building worldwide. […]

NFF PRESIDENT GUSAU DISMISSES OFFICIATING FEARS AHEAD OF NIGERIA–MOROCCO AFCON CLASH Rabat, Morocco — The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has rebuffed concerns about biased officiating ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final against hosts Morocco, insisting that there is no basis […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not abandon Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in favour of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, insisting that the President places a high premium on loyalty, political […]

FG APPROVES 2026 TETFUND INTERVENTION FOR 271 TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government (FG) has approved the 2026 intervention funds through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for a total of 271 tertiary institutions — including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education — in a major boost to Nigeria’s higher education sector. What […]

NAPTIP RESCUES 58 OF 300 MISSING CHILDREN IN BENUE Benue State, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has confirmed the rescue of 58 out of about 300 children reported missing in Benue State, as the agency intensifies its investigation and operations against human trafficking networks in the region. […]

TAIWO OYEDELE: I RECEIVE DEATH THREATS OVER TAX REFORM IMPLEMENTATION Abuja, Nigeria — Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has revealed that he has received death threats as a result of his role in driving Nigeria’s newly launched tax reform agenda. The disclosures came amid continued public […]

Rema Emerges Biggest Winner at AFRIMA 2026 as Burna Boy, Qing Madi, Chella Shine Nigerian Artistes Dominate 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, With Rema Bagging Three Major Honors LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian musicians delivered a standout performance at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026, held on Sunday at the Eko Hotels […]

5 Artists Wizkid FC Have Dragged Over the Years From Subtle Shade to Full-Blown Online Wars, Being “Dragged” by Wizkid FC Has Become a Rite of Passage in Nigerian Pop Culture LAGOS — In Nigerian pop culture, few online forces are as organised, relentless and instantly recognisable as Wizkid FC — the fiercely loyal fanbase […]

National Statement by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 Nigeria Champions Climate Action, Sustainable Growth and Global Partnerships at High-Level Sustainability Forum ABU DHABI, UAE — His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, delivered a national statement at the 2026 Abu […]