Burna Boy Hails Pa Benson Idonije at 90, Says “I’m Forever Indebted to Him Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, Pa Benson Idonije, describing him as a man he will remain “forever indebted” to. The singer made the remark during a gathering in Lagos where family members, […]

Atiku Hails Rescue of 360 Abductees in Borno, Calls for Intensified Efforts to Free Remaining Victims Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, while urging security authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of other Nigerians still […]

Nigeria marks 27 years of democracy as FG inaugurates committee for June 12 celebrations, reflects on governance journey The Federal Government has formally commenced activities marking Nigeria’s 27th year of uninterrupted democratic governance, inaugurating an Inter-Ministerial Committee IMC to coordinate nationwide events for the 2026 Democracy Day celebration scheduled for June 12. The Secretary to […]

SOUTH-WEST CAN URGES SECURITY EMERGENCY AS TINUBU VOWS STRONGER ACTION AGAINST INSECURITY, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP The South-West chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security, amid rising cases of kidnapping, banditry and violent crimes across the country. The appeal came as President […]

Naira Strengthens Slightly as NFEM Rate Falls to ₦1,357/$ Amid Forex Stability The naira recorded a mild appreciation in the official foreign exchange market on Monday morning, trading at about ₦1,357.26 per US dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market NFEM, according to market data. The figure reflects a slight improvement from previous trading sessions […]

Thousands Gather at SCOAN to Mark Fifth Anniversary of T.B. Joshua’s Passing Thousands of worshippers, ministers, dignitaries and church partners from across the world gathered in Lagos to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Nigerian televangelist and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations SCOAN, Temitope Balogun Joshua, widely known as T.B. […]

Reps Committee Recovers N521.8 Million VAT From CBN in Remita Revenue Leakage Probe The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee PAC says it has recovered N521.8 million in unremitted Value Added Tax VAT from the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged revenue leakages associated with the Treasury Single Account […]

NSCDC Rescues 24 Human Trafficking Victims, Arrests Three Suspects in Badagry Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC have rescued 24 suspected victims of human trafficking in Badagry, Lagos State, and arrested three suspects allegedly linked to an illegal trafficking network operating in the area. Two other suspects remain at large and […]

Nigeria’s Higher Revenue Fails to Ease Fiscal Pressures as Debt, Oil Volatility Persist Nigeria recorded stronger government revenue performance over the past year, but mounting debt-servicing obligations, volatile oil production, widening fiscal deficits and increased public spending continue to place significant pressure on the country’s finances, according to assessments of recent government budget implementation data. […]

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 […]