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 […]

The United Nations has warned that vulnerable economies are facing a sharp rise in energy costs, with global oil import bills increasing by an estimated $20 billion annually, as inflationary pressures and fuel price instability continue to strain developing countries. The warning comes amid parallel concerns from the International Energy Agency IEAwhich has flagged a […]

FG ORDERS MDAs TO END MANDATORY THREE-MONTH PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs to immediately stop the practice of placing civil servants on compulsory three-month pre-retirement leave, describing the policy as inconsistent with the Public Service Rules PSR and therefore unlawful.The directive, issued through the Head […]

IOM, EU AND FG EVACUATE 180 STRANDED NIGERIANS FROM LIBYA UNDER AVRR PROGRAMME, AS RETURNEES HIT 65,700 SINCE 2017 The International Organisation for Migration IOM, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union EU, has evacuated 180 stranded Nigerian migrants from Libya under the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration AVRR programme, […]

NIGERIA’S JIMOH IBRAHIM ELECTED CHAIR OF UNGA FIFTH COMMITTEE, PROMISES FISCAL REFORM AND GLOBAL COOPERATION Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee, a key body responsible for the UN’s administrative and budgetary affairs, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for Nigeria […]

AKPABIO MOVES TO CALM AGGRIEVED SENATORS AFTER PARTY AKPABIO MOVES TO CALM AGGRIEVED SENATORS AFTER PARTY PRIMARY UPSETSPRIMARY UPSETS Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stepped in to calm tensions among lawmakers affected by recent party primary outcomes, as internal political disagreements continue to ripple through the Senate following nomination contests across the country. Akpabio reportedly […]

WORSENING INSECURITY THREATENS EDUCATION OF OVER 52 MILLION NIGERIAN PUPILS, DISRUPTS SCHOOLING NATIONWIDE Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis is now posing a severe threat to the education of more than 52 million pupils and students, disrupting academic activities across the country and raising fresh concerns about the future of basic education. The crisis has triggered criticism […]

FG Advances Digital Learning, Girls’ Education and Teacher Development with ICT Support for 15 Colleges of Education The Federal Government has reinforced its commitment to digital learning, girls’ education, and teacher capacity development with the distribution of Information and Communication Technology ICT facilities and teaching tools to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education across […]

Civil Society Groups Stage Protest in Ibadan Over Abduction of Pupils and Teachers Civil society organisations have taken to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to protest the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in parts of the state, demanding urgent government action to secure their release. The demonstration, which drew activists, educators, […]

Oyo Teachers Suspend Classes Indefinitely After Gunmen Abduct Pupils and Teachers in Coordinated School Attacks Public school teachers in Oyo State have suspended academic activities indefinitely following coordinated attacks by armed gunmen that led to the abduction of pupils and teachers in communities near Ogbomoso. The decision comes amid heightened tension in the state after […]

Keyamo Urges Former President Jonathan to Reject “Phantom” PDP Ticket, Calls Move a “Bizarre Comedy Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to distance himself from reports linking him to a purported presidential ticket of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, describing the development as a “bizarre […]

Davido Calls on Entertainers to Speak Up More Over Injustice in Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on Nigerian entertainers to become more vocal about injustice and insecurity in the country, saying the industry has not done enough to address national issues affecting citizens. The singer made the statement in […]

FAAN, Lagos Health Authorities Strengthen Ebola Surveillance at MMIA to Prevent Disease Importation The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and Port Health Services, has intensified Ebola Virus Disease EVD surveillance and screening measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport MMIA, Lagos, as part of efforts to prevent […]

Tinubu Orders Special Rescue Operation, Approves 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo Amid School Abductions President Bola Tinubu has ordered a special security rescue operation and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive was conveyed by a high-powered Federal […]

Aliko Dangote Receives Lifetime Achievement Award as Brand Africa Names Dangote Most Admired Brand Its President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to industrialisation and for building one of Africa’s most successful indigenous business enterprises. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand […]

OPay Expands Financial Inclusion as Digital Payments Dominate Nigerian Markets In many markets, motor parks, roadside kiosks, and small shops across Nigeria today, one green Point-of-Sale PoS terminal has become a familiar sight for millions of Nigerians who now use digital payments daily through OPay. OPay, a leading fintech company operating in Nigeria, is playing […]