Kidnappers of Corps members demand additional N200m ransom after collecting N13m
The bandits that kidnapped eight Akwa Ibom State graduates on their way to Sokoto State for the National Youth Service…
Nigerian Stock Market suffers N757bn loss in two days
Investors on the stock market of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have lost N757billion in two-days over the demotion of Nigeria…
Nigerian man makes new Guinness world record for the Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a ball on the head
A Nigerian man identified Tonye Solomon, has made a new Guinness world record for the Most steps climbed on a…
Reps stops move to cede disputed Adamawa territory to Cameroon
An exercise initiated to cede Sina Area in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State to the Republic of Cameroon…
FG to grant autonomy to universities
In a bid to initiate a new creative means of funding tertiary education, the federal government will reportedly be granting…
FG inaugurates freight services on Apapa-Ibadan cargo rail
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor during his first…
Olamide, Iyanya, Dotun, others express shock over news of Nigerian rapper, Mohbad’s death
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their shock over the sudden death of Nigerian singer/rapper, Mohbad. The former…
NIPOST’s revenue fell by 44% in four years – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) generated N3.01 billion as revenue in 2022,…
CBN initiates move to stop banks from utilising Naira devaluation gains
Deposit money banks (DMBs) have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop utilising gains from the revaluation…
FG delists 37 illegal loan apps
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has announced that the number of delisted loan apps has now increased from…
Red wine flows through Portuguese village after two trucks accidentally spilled 2.2 million litres down a street (video)
A small Portuguese town of São Lourenco do Bairro was painted red after two of its trucks accidentally spilled 2.2…
Gunmen kill 11 persons in fresh Plateau attack
The gunmen killed eleven people, set houses ablaze, and injured several others in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau…
Nigeria needs N21 trillion to address housing deficit – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria needs N21 trillion to address the housing deficit in the country. Speaking…
Photos of President Tinubu in UAE to resolve the flight/visa disagreements
President Tinubu on Sunday night, September 10, arrived in the United Arab Emirates to personally intervene in the diplomatic crisis…
UK warship arrives Nigeria to support maritime security
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday, September 10, to aid the fight against illegal activities…
Suspect arrested for harvesting patient’s organ is not a doctor – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that Noah Kekere, who was arrested for allegedly removing a woman’s kidney in…
Man allegedly kills his ex-girlfriend, her current boyfriend and a toddler in South Africa
A security officer attempted suicide after he allegedly shot dead three people including his ex-girlfriend in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.…
The forces we are up against are entrenched and formidable but not insurmountable” – Peter Obi writes as he appeals to his followers to remain calm days after PEPC dismissed his petition
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, has appealed to his supporters popularly known as ‘Obedients’…
Two UNICROSS female students allegedly fight over ‘man’ on campus (video)
Two female students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have engaged in a fight over an alleged boyfriend…
Tricycle operators protest murder of colleague by unknown assailants posing as passengers in Taraba
Commercial activities were paralyzed in Jalingo, Taraba State as tricycle operators staged a protest over the killing of their colleagues…
Many feared dead as boat capsizes in Adamawa
At least fifteen persons are feared dead after a local boat conveying residents including children, capsized in the popular Njuwa…
Bellarks Polytechnic Kwale: Apply for 2023/2024 UTME/Direct Enter Admission
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various NATIONAL DIPLOMA Programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session in…
Court upholds Ned Nwoko’s victory
The victory of Senator Ned Nwoko of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta North Senatorial Election held on February…
They can produce toothpick, sanitary pads’ – Minister of Women Affairs advocates for pupils to join production lines just as its done in China (video)
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has asked state governments to start thinking of ways to involve pupils in…
Man burns the Nigerian constitution while lawyer burns his wig in protest against Tribunal ruling in favour of President Tinubu
Two Nigerian men have registered their displeasure with the Electoral tribunal ruling in favour of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. In…
Tribunal’s dismissal of petition challenging Shettima’s qualification correct – Robert Clarke
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Robert Clarke, has thrown his support for the Justice Haruna Tsammani-led five-member…
FG increases price of Electricity meter
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an upward increase in the price of prepaid electricity meters in the…
Delta Gov Appoints Emetulu As General Manager Of Delta Broadcasting Service
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Mrs Christiana Uloho Jobome-Emetulu as the…
CBN to ‘clear $10b forex backlog in two weeks’
The Central Bank of Nigeria is now working with commercial banks to clear $10 billion foreign exchange (forex) backlog within…
Judgement day: Kashim Shettima, Femi Gbajabiamila, Julius Abure, Abdullahi Ganduje, others arrive Presidential Election Petition Court (videos)
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Labour party chairman Julius Abure, APC chairman Abdullahi…
DSS arrests officials diverting FG’s palliatives
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the arrest of some officials behind the diversion of palliatives meant for…
Tribunal sacks Kogi APC Senator
Jibrin Isah, the lawmaker representing Kogi East on the platform of the All Progressives Congress was on Tuesday, September 5,…
I’ll break all bottlenecks, investors will make profit in Nigeria- President Tinubu says as he meets Indian billionaire
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria under his watch will become one of the “most conducive places on earth”…
Police strengthens officers across the country ahead of Presidential election tribunal judgement, warns mischief makers against making unguarded utterances
In its bid to fortify security architecture and forestall any breakdown of law and order across the country as a…
We have no expenses to cut down – Senate says
The Senate has said it has no expenses to cut down despite the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of…
Kaduna Secretariat locked over
The Kaduna state secretariat is currently under lock and key in compliance with the two-day warning strike by the Nigerian…
I knew Buhari didn’t understand economics but didn’t know he was so reckless – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at former President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly being “reckless” with the Nigerian…
TUC pulls out of planned two-days strike
The Trade Union Congress have opted out of the two-day warning strike declared for today September 5th and September 6,…
Appeal court asks staff to stay at home ahead of tribunal judgement on Wednesday
Staff of the court of appeal have been asked to stay at home on Wednesday, September 6, which has been…
“Nigerians must get value for their money paid as tax. Enough of road contractors doing shady work and getting paid for it – Umahi
Minister of works, David Umahi has said that contractors using asphalt in road construction in the country must sign a…
MDCN suspends four doctors from medical practice
Four doctors have been suspended by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel of the Medical and Dental Council of…
Presidential Tribunal: Tinubu not worried, sees no need to threaten judges – Presidency
The Presidency has said that President Tinubu is not worried about the outcome of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal set…
Nigerian bank employees to join NLC’s two-day strike action
The National Union Of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, NUBIFIE, has directed all banks to shut down on Tuesday…
France imposes ‘abaya’ dress ban on first day of school
French authorities on Monday, September 4, started the implementation of the newly-announced ban on the abaya Muslim dress for women…
I will remove any minister who fails – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he won’t let the country fail. The President who said this while receiving members…
SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful ban of 25 journalists from covering Presidential Villa
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful ban and withdrawal…
New Texas law requires drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian until they turn 18
A new Texas law requires drunken drivers who kill parents or guardians to pay child support to the victims’ children…
Billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed dies aged 94, almost 26 years to the day his son died in crash with Princess Diana
Egyptian billionaire, Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store, Fulham football club and the father of Dodi Fayed,…
DSS detains Ogun LG chairman who accused Gov. Abiodun of diverting councils’ allocations.
Suspended chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo has been arrested by the Department of…
Tinubu recalls high commissioner to UK, Sarafa Isola
President Bola Tinubu has recalled Sarafa Isola, Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK). This was conveyed in a…
President Tinubu appoints 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as new NASENI boss
President Bola Tinubu has named Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the…
FG debunks viral memo on new COVID variant in Ebonyi
The Ministry of Health has debunked a memo from the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, alerting workers of…
Nigerian doctors are relocating to Sierra Leone and Gambia where they earn about $3000 to $4000 – Chief Medical Directors tells Reps
The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, Prof. Emem Bassey, has lamented that…
Insurgency: Over 23,000 people missing in Nigeria – FG
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, said that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than…
Federal agency says it spent N81bn planting 21 million trees across Northern Nigeria
Director-General of the National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Yusuf Maina Bukar has told members of the house of…
Tinubu appoints new board and management for NDDC
President Bola Tinubu has appointed board members and a management team for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Presidential spokesperson,…
I won’t beg for my freedom – Nnamdi Kanu says
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he will not beg the Federal government to…
President Tinubu unveils 8-point agenda
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an 8-point agenda he hopes to achieve at the end of his administration. Minister of…
Wike introduces monthly sanitation in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the ministry has put in place…
South Africa police arrest ‘heartless’ woman who allegedly set house on fire, killing her seven-month-old son after violent argument with husband
Police in Mpumalanga, South Africa, have arrested a woman for intentionally setting her house on fire, killing her seven-month-old child.…
Chicago State University locks its X page after some Nigerians stormed the social media platform to drag the school
Chicago State University, U.S., has put its X page on private, after some Nigerians stormed the page to drag the…
We inherited a bad economy — FG
The Federal Government has said that it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. Addressing journalists…
Security aide blocks Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu from accessing Gov Obaseki
There was a mild drama at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House,…
Tinubu is not afraid of sacking anyone and won’t accept failure – Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale
Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale has said that President Bola Tinubu has set clear goals for each sector in the country…
FCMB, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation Restore Sight of Over 2,000 in Kebbi
From left: Ayokunle Odewumi, CSR & Sustainability Officer, First City Monument Bank (FCMB); Mr. Samaila Ton, Representative of the Director…
9 States in Nigeria might experience heavy Floods as Cameroon opens Lagdo Dam
The states of Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa may experience major flooding as neigbouring country…
Servicing debt with 90% revenue is a path to destruction — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will not continue to service the country’s debt with 90 percent of its…
No law says a corps member can’t be minister – Minister of Culture and Arts, Hannatu Musawa replies NYSC
Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has reacted to the controversy that trailed her appointment while serving…
Nigeria loses 400,000 barrels of oil daily to criminals – Ribadu
National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has disclosed that Nigeria loses 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily to criminals and…
FG to stop fuel importation February 2024 – Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Oil, Heineken Lokpobiri
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Heineken Lokpobiri has said that the federal government will stop fuel importation in…
It’s wrong to be Minister while serving – NYSC tells newly appointed Minister of Arts and Culture, Hannatu Musawa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to the appointed of Mrs. Hannatu Musawa as the Minister of Arts…
It’s wrong to be Minister while serving – NYSC tells newly appointed Minister of Arts and Culture, Hannatu Musawa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to the appointed of Mrs. Hannatu Musawa as the Minister of Arts…
Nigeria’s GDP growth slows to 2.51%
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product reduced to 2.51 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2023, in…
Late football legend, Diego Maradona’s daughters insist their father’s death was ‘premeditated’ as they demand justice
Late football legend, Diego Maradona’s daughters have asked for justice 1,000 days after his death. The Argentina great, widely seen…
Nigeria makes N2tn taxes from Google, Netflix, Facebook and other foreign tech giants
The federal government in 15 months, has reportedly raked in N1.98tn in taxes from Google, Netflix, Facebook, and other foreign…
Chicago University agrees to drop President Tinubu’s academic records after Atiku’s request
The Chicago State University in the United States has reportedly agreed to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu.…
Police and So-Safe Corps smash two suspected buglars in Ogun, recover stolen live turkey and household equipment
A collaborative effort of Police operatives and officers of the So-Safe Corps has led to the arrest of two members…
Husband of teacher charged with rap!ng 14-year-old student insists she’s innocent
The husband of middle school teacher accused of raping a 14-year-old boy in Queens, New York claimed on Wednesday, August…
Wike bans street trading in FCT, accuses corn sellers and street hawkers of fuelling crime
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has banned street trading within Abuja. Wike who issued the ban…
Ban on SIM card importation generated N55bn for local manufacturers – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the ban on the importation of whole-body SIM cards raked in over…
Lagos to Abuja flight ticket could cost N250k – Airline operators say
The Spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, has said that with…
FAAC disburses N966bn to FG, states and LGs as July revenue
The total sum of N966.110 billion has been disbursed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) as July 2023 Federation…
FG to revive Ajaokuta plant
New Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has outlined the need for Ajaokuta Steel Company to be revived. Audu who…
Nigeria must invest in Education, Food, Housing to eradicate Poverty – China
China has stated that Nigeria must invest in education, food, housing, security if it wants to eradicate poverty . The…
N77trn debt may stall Tinubu’s economic plan — Nigerian Manufacturers
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that Nigeria’s estimated N77 trillion debt burden would spoil the economic plans…
EFCC re-arrests Abuja businessman over N500m fraud
An Abuja-based businessman, Stephen Akpa has been re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged N500m fraud. Akpa…
Giving out palliatives is not solution to food insecurity – Governor Zulum
As the federal government initiates the process of giving out palliatives to Nigerians due to the high cost of living,…
Nigeria’s reserve is $3.7b, not $33.8b – JP Morgan clarifies
Global financial service firm JP Morgan has estimated Nigeria’s net foreign reserve to be $3.7 billion, a figure very well…
Osun Assembly suspends staff audit
Osun State House of Assembly has directed the immediate suspension of the ongoing staff audit for workers on the payroll…
Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at 15th BRIC summit in South Africa
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
Tinubu reassigns portfolios to Ministers-designate
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of some ministers-designate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said former Governor of Osun State…
51 cases of new polio variant recorded in Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said 51 new cases of Circulating Variant Polio Virus (cVPV2) have been detected in…
Emefiele: FG showing signs of disobeying court orders —Judge
Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has accused the Federal Government of showing signs of…
Niger Junta leaders reportedly evacuate their Families to Dubai, Burkina Faso ahead of imminent ECOWAS intervention
Members of the Niger junta have reportedly begun to evacuate their families to Bukina Faso and Dubai over an imminent…
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Mr David Adejo has said that no federal university is allowed to charge…
We have no plan to increase taxes — FG
The Federal Government has said that it has no plan to increase taxes or add to the burdens of the…
Nigerian army confirms soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger state
The Nigerian army has confirmed that soldiers were killed in an ambush by bandits in Kundu, a community near Zungeru…
There will be no fuel price hike – Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 15 assured Nigerians that there will be no increase in the pump price of…
Tinubu reportedly considering ‘temporary subsidy’ on petrol
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering a “temporary subsidy” on petrol as crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates continue…
Diesel price hits N950/litre
The implementation of 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax on Automotive Gas Oil(AGO), also known as diesel and the foreign…