Nigeria’s Ambassador Presents Copie d’Usage in Austria, Begins Diplomatic Assignment Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Austria has formally presented copies of his credentials, known as copie d’usage, to the Austrian authorities as part of the process of assuming diplomatic duties in the country. The presentation marks the beginning of the ambassador’s official engagement with Austria’s […]

Tinubu Commends Nigerian Army, Describes It as Strategic Force in National and Global Security The President described the Army as a strategic institution that remains central to Nigeria’s response to security challenges, while recognising the sacrifices made by officers and personnel in maintaining peace and stability. Tinubu gave the commendation during an event honouring the […]

Activists Urge FG to Suspend New Niger Delta Oil Wells, Call for Shift to Sustainable Development Environmental and human rights groups have called on the Federal Government to stop approving new oil wells in the Niger Delta, arguing that decades of petroleum exploration have contributed to environmental damage, health concerns and economic hardship in oil-producing […]

FG Moves to Harmonise Digital Regulations, Orders Agencies to End Overlapping Rules The Federal Government has directed regulatory agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to adopt a coordinated approach in regulating internet platforms and online intermediaries as part of efforts to reduce conflicting rules within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The directive was […]

Nigeria’s Cement Paradox Production Surplus, Yet Consumers Face Rising Prices Nigeria’s cement industry is facing renewed scrutiny as consumers continue to pay some of the highest prices for the building material in Africa despite the country having a production capacity far above domestic demand. A 50-kilogram bag of cement is currently selling between about ₦12,500 […]

Goodluck Jonathan Denies ₦500bn Offer Claim to Challenge Peter Obi in 2027 Race Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has dismissed a media report alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against presidential candidate Peter Obi in a bid to split votes in the South-South region ahead of future elections. Jonathan’s denial comes […]

Alleged Plot to Assassinate Wole Oke is a Hoax TICC The Imole Campaign Council TICC, which is responsible for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign, has dismissed the alleged assassination plot against the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Wole Oke, describing the claim as a hoax. The council […]

NiHSA Warns Flooding May Persist Across Nigeria Till September The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency NiHSA has warned that flooding affecting several parts of the country could continue intermittently until September, raising concerns about public safety, drinking water contamination, and worsening impacts across already affected communities. According to NiHSA, ongoing and expected heavy rainfall, combined with […]

Pressure Mounts on Tinubu as Opposition, Rights Groups Demand Independent Probe into PFIPC Scandal Pressure has intensified on President Bola Tinubu’s administration as opposition figures, civil society organisations, human rights groups and the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ called for an independent investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC scandal, amid widening […]

FG Inaugurates National Laureate Committee, Unveils ₦365 Million Annual Research Prize The Federal Government has inaugurated the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee as part of efforts to reposition scholarship, innovation and research as key drivers of Nigeria’s national development. The inauguration, held in Abuja, also marked the unveiling of the National Laureate Programme, a new […]

Army Making Significant Progress to Rescue Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers COAS The Chief of Army Staff COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has assured Nigerians that troops are making significant progress in ongoing operations to rescue the 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Shaibu gave the […]

Taraba Lawmaker Calls for Calm After Fresh Attack Claims Three Lives The member representing Karim Lamido, Ardo-Kola and Lau Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Audu Lauya, has condemned the violent attack that erupted in Gwomu community of Bikwin Ward in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, leaving at least three people […]

Over 125,000 Barrels of Crude Oil Spilled in Niger Delta Since 2022, Report Reveals More than 125,000 barrels of crude oil have been spilled across Nigeria’s Niger Delta since 2022, worsening environmental degradation and threatening the livelihoods of millions of people in the oil-producing region, according to new data. The report, based on records from […]

FG slashes vehicle import levies, reduces tariffs on key food imports as Customs begins Green Tax implementation The Federal Government has announced a reduction in import levies on vehicles and lower tariffs on selected essential food items, including rice and crude palm oil, as part of a broader strategy to ease the cost-of living crisis […]

Army Chief commissions new accommodation for 6 Division troops, reaffirms commitment to personnel welfare The Chief of Army Staff COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned newly constructed accommodation blocks for personnel of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reaffirming the military’s commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of […]

Sowore alleges decades-long campaign by ruling elite to silence him Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that his repeated arrests and periods of detention are not isolated political incidents, but part of a long-running effort by Nigeria’s ruling elite to silence him. Sowore said the pressure and legal troubles […]

Choroids Limited launches eSelfcare Mobile to expand plant-based digital health guidance in Nigeria Choroids Limited has officially launched its new digital health platform, eSelfcare Mobile, a paid mobile application offering scientifically validated plant-based self care guidance, including information on risks, side effects, and potential interactions with conventional medicines. The company says the platform is designed […]

Tinubu urges media to put Nigeria first, avoid amplifying terrorists at inaugural State House Press Corps dinner President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on members of the Nigerian media to prioritise national interest in their reporting and avoid actions that could inadvertently amplify the activities or propaganda of terrorist groups. The President made the appeal […]

2026 Commonwealth Games Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to compete with courage, honour, integrity and win clean President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Team Nigeria to compete with courage, honour, discipline and integrity as the country prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, urging athletes to ensure that all victories are achieved through clean […]

Operation FANSAN YAMMA dismantles illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State in a coordinated intelligence-led operation targeting criminal weapons supply networks. The operation led to the arrest of two suspected arms manufacturers […]

PFIPC scandal Atiku gives Tinubu seven-day ultimatum for independent probe Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the immediate establishment of an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC. Atiku, in a statement […]

Repatriated Nigerians Arrive in Abuja as Government Responds to Anti-Migrant Violence in South Africa An aircraft conveying Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed hostilities and attacks targeting black African migrants has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, marking the first batch of citizens repatriated under the Federal Government’s emergency evacuation programme. The […]

APC Presents INEC Nomination Form to Sharafadeen Alli, Unveils Adesoji Adedeji as Oyo Deputy Governorship Candidate The All Progressives Congress APC has formally presented the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC nomination form to its Oyo State governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, while unveiling Mr. Adesoji Michael Adedeji as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the […]

Dangote Cement Raises Dividend by 50% as Shareholders Receive ₦753.8 Billion Payout Dangote Cement Plc has approved a 50 per cent increase in its dividend for the 2025 financial year, raising the payout from ₦30 to ₦45 per share following a strong financial performance that delivered higher revenue and profitability. The dividend increase will see […]