OBI–KWANKWASO MOVEMENT UNVEILS NATIONWIDE STRUCTURES, POSITIONS FOR REFORM DRIVE The Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has officially unveiled its national and state structures across Nigeria, positioning itself as a coordinated political force pushing for systemic reform, national unity, and improved governance ahead of future elections. The movement, backed by supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, says […]

BOKO HARAM THREATENS TO KILL 416 CAPTIVES IN 72 HOURS, DEMANDS N5BN RANSOM A faction of Boko Haram has reportedly issued a 72-hour ultimatum threatening to execute 416 abducted victims if a ₦5 billion ransom is not paid by authorities. The group also warned against any military rescue attempt, escalating fears over the safety of […]

FCT teachers begin indefinite strike over unmet demands Government school teachers in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike following unresolved demands presented to the Federal Government. The industrial action, which began on Monday, has led to the shutdown of public primary and secondary schools across the territory, leaving classrooms empty and […]

Agbada in Paris Nigerians praise Tunde Onakoya for playing chess at Louvre Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate chess master Tunde Onakoya after he shared a video of himself playing chess at the iconic Louvre Museum, dressed in traditional attire. The founder of Chess in Slums Africa posted the clip on Sunday, describing […]

NAFDAC warns over fake toothpaste circulation in Kaduna, flags counterfeit Colgate variants The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of suspected counterfeit toothpaste in Kaduna State, warning Nigerians about fake oral care products posing serious health risks. According to the agency, its Post-Marketing […]

Retired police officers block Presidential Villa gate in Abuja over pension scheme Retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and their families, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), on Monday blocked a gate of the Presidential Villa in Abuja in protest over the continued inclusion of the police in […]

Police nab four suspected cultists in Ogun, recover stolen iPhone after violent attack Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state following an alleged armed robbery and violent assault incident that left a victim injured and robbed of his mobile phone. […]

Lagos unveils cybersecurity guidelines to strengthen digital safety, targets rising cyber threats The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive set of Cybersecurity Guidelines aimed at strengthening digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents across the state amid growing concerns over cybercrime and online vulnerabilities. The framework was announced in a statement by the […]

President Tinubu celebrates Shola Oshunkeye at 70, lauds contribution to journalism President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and publisher, Shola Oshunkeye, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a distinguished professional whose work has significantly shaped Nigeria’s media and communication landscape. In a goodwill message, the President commended Oshunkeye’s decades-long […]

Gunmen kill driver, abduct passengers on GUO bus along Ore–Benin highway Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a GUO Transport commercial bus along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting passengers in a violent ambush that has once again spotlighted Nigeria’s worsening highway insecurity. According to reports, the assailants targeted the east-bound vehicle […]

Nigeria Positions as Leading PPP Destination, Showcases Infrastructure Pipeline at G20 Dialogue Federal Government highlights live infrastructure projects and calls for smarter global financing models to accelerate development partnerships and bridge infrastructure gaps. Nigeria has reaffirmed its ambition to become a leading global destination for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments, presenting its live infrastructure pipeline and […]

Dangote Refinery Milestone Makes Nigeria Net Petrol Exporter, Ends Import Dependence, Boosts Energy Sector House of Representatives committee hails development as historic turning point, saying local refining success validates reforms, strengthens forex position and reshapes Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry. The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s latest […]

Ransomware Attacks Breach Nigerian Government and Financial Systems, Trigger Outages, CAC Suspension, NDPC Probe Cyberattacks disrupt critical digital infrastructure, expose sensitive data, and raise concerns over election systems security as regulators investigate vulnerabilities and tighten enforcement. A wave of sophisticated ransomware attacks has reportedly breached Nigerian government agencies and financial institutions, causing widespread system outages, […]

NMEP Raises Alarm as Only 44.9% of Nigerian Children Sleep Under Mosquito Nets Warns 97% Population Still at Malaria Risk National Malaria Elimination Programme urges widespread testing, strict prevention measures and an end to self-medication as experts warn malaria burden remains dangerously high across Nigeria. The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has raised concern over […]

Movement for Credible Elections Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Trust Crisis, Warns on Vote-Buying Ahead of Ekiti Poll Civil society group alleges credibility deficit in electoral umpire, urges urgent reforms as police vow arrests of vote buyers and political thugs before upcoming Ekiti governorship election. The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has called for the […]

Ogoni Liberation Initiative Faults FG Over Terrorists’ Reintegration, Demands Justice for Niger Delta Group cites historical injustice against Ogoni activists, urges Federal Government to address longstanding Niger Delta grievances instead of prioritising rehabilitation of repentant insurgents. The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has criticised the Federal Government’s policy of reintegrating repentant terrorists into society, describing the […]

Onyali Urges Young Athletes To Balance Sports With EducationSays Academic Excellence Key To Scholarships, Post-Career Success Former Nigerian Olympic medalist Mary Onyali has advised young athletes to prioritise education alongside sports development, stressing that academic success remains critical for securing scholarships and sustaining life beyond competitive athletics. Speaking during a mentoring engagement with budding athletes, […]

Countdown to Primaries Unsettles Parties, Triggers Defections, Internal Disputes Ahead of 2027 Elections With party primaries drawing closer ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, political alliances across major parties are collapsing, while defections, leadership tussles, and internal crises threaten opposition cohesion and overall party stability nationwide. The approaching primary elections have intensified political uncertainty within […]

Court Grants BLord Bail After 16 Days In Custody, Orders Passport Deposit And Two Sureties A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Nigerian entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, after spending 16 days in custody, with the court ordering him to deposit his international passport and provide two reputable sureties. […]

FG Digitises Authentication, Evaluation Of Academic CredentialsThe Federal Government has digitised the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials in Nigeria, introducing a fully automated system aimed at simplifying procedures, reducing processing time, and strengthening the credibility of certificate verification nationwide. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the development as part of ongoing efforts to modernise […]

Jonathan, Wife Took Over Rivers’ Political Structure, Chased Me Out Of PDP Amaechi Alleges Former Rivers State Governor and ex Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, took control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) political structure in Rivers State and forced him out of […]

FG Schedules Emergency Meeting Over Planned Airfare Hike, Flight Suspension Threat The Federal Government has disclosed that a high-level emergency stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled for April 22, 2026, aimed at reaching a prompt, practical, and sustainable resolution to the ongoing aviation crisis triggered by proposed airfare increases and threats of flight suspension by domestic […]

President Tinubu Assents to 2026 Appropriation Bill, Approves Extension of 2025 Budget Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill while also approving the extension of the 2025 national budget implementation period, marking a significant fiscal step aimed at sustaining government projects and economic reforms. The presidency confirmed that the signing aligns […]

Nearly ₦30bn Pension Contributions Trapped in RSAs Over Remittance Failures, Data Gap Workers’ retirement savings remain uncredited as inconsistencies in employer remittances and poor data management continue to strain Nigeria’s pension system Nearly ₦29.84 billion in pension contributions remains uncredited to workers’ Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) across Nigeria, as persistent remittance failures and data inconsistencies […]