Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi II meets Niger Coup leader in Niamey (photos)
The deposed Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, visited and engaged in a private meeting with the leader of…
Diplomacy is the ‘best way forward’ in Niger, military force still on table – Tinubu
Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has not ruled…
Tinubu committed to improving welfare of Nigerians — Okonjo Iweala
The Director-General of World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to improving the lives…
Rising cost of living: Labour leaders pass vote of no confidence on Gbajabiamila-led committee
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero also noted that the wage review committee are yet to sit two…
Resident doctors call-off nationwide protest after Senate intervention
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, on Tuesday, August 8, suspended its planned nationwide daily protest after a closed-door meeting…
President Tinubu appoints 400-Level Economics student to Presidential Advisory committee
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a 400-level student of the department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Orire Agbaje, as member…
Senate transmits names of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees to presidency
The names of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees have been transmitted by the senate to the Presidency. This was announced by…
ECOWAS imposes new sanctions on Niger Republic
The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions on Niger Republic following a coup by the…
President Tinubu vows to end Nigeria’s over-reliance on borrowing for public expenditure
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 8, in Abuja, expressed his resolute commitment to break the vicious cycle of over-reliance…
President Tinubu inaugurates committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 8, inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in Abuja. The…
Siemens extends completion of Nigeria’s power project to 2030 over increased cost of materials
The complete revamping of Nigeria’s power infrastructure by Siemens which was expected to be completed in 2025, has been extended…
Emefiele is legally detained – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has countered claim of illegally detaining suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,…
Dije Aboki sworn in as the first female Chief Judge of Kano state
Justice Dije Abdu Aboki was sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge of Kano State on Monday, August 7, Justice…
Senate confirms 45 Ministerial nominees as El-Rufai and two others await clearance
The Senate has concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. During it plenary…
ECOWAS schedules fresh meeting over Niger coup as deadline elapses
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), has scheduled a fresh meeting over the Niger Republic coup, as the…
Niger be nice to us – Nigeria soldier writes as he captures preparation they are making for a possible intervention in Niger Republic (video)
A Nigerian soldier has shared a video which captured their preparation for a possible intervention in Niger Republic. The video…
FG paid N36bn for electricity subsidy in 3 months – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) in its quarterly report, revealed that the federal government paid N36bn to subsidise electricity…
171 LGs at high risk of diphtheria — FG
About 171 local government areas (LGAs) in 14 states are at high risk of further spread of the diphtheria outbreak,…
Tinubu meets governors of states sharing boundaries with Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, August 3, met with Nigerian Governors sharing boundaries with Niger Republic, where a military junta…
India-bound ‘couple’ excretes 184 wraps of cocaine, woman hides drug in private part
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a fake couple: Mr. Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Mrs.…
I saw it as the divine will of Allah – Maryam Shetty reacts to her ministerial nomination being withdrawn by President Tinubu
Maryam Shettima aka Maryam Shetty has finally reacted to her ministerial nomination being withdrawn by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that…
Senator’s aide shot dead in Lagos
Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, an aide of Ogun state Senator, Solomon Adeola has been shot dead in Lagos State. Sanni was…
Coup: Nigerian senate rejects Tinubu’s proposal for military intervention in Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic has been rejected by the…
NRC raises alarm of fake ticketing website
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has warned Nigerians about a fake e-ticketing ticketing website focused on the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service.…
Pete Edochie reveals he was not involved in his son, Yul’s decision to pick Judy as second wife (video)
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has distanced himself from his son Yul Edochie’s decision to ditch his marriage to May…
Influencer, Andrew Tate insists he has ‘done nothing wrong’ and claims authorities have ‘no substantial evidence’ against him following his release from house arrest over s3x trafficking charges
Influencer, Andrew Tate today insisted that he has ‘done nothing wrong’ and claims authorities have ‘no substantial evidence’ against him…
Customs confirms closure of all borders with Niger Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. NCS acting comptroller-general, Adewale…
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks approval for military action and other sanctions against Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu has approached the Nigerian senate for approval on proposed military action and other sanctions against the military…
FRSC sacks officer for joining NLC strike
The Imo command of the Federal Road Safety Commission has sacked one of its officers for joining members of the…
FG invokes “no work, no pay” policy against striking doctors
The management of federal tertiary hospitals in the country have been directed by the federal government to commence the enforcement…
Zambia Women’s boss faces further sexual misconduct allegations as he is ‘accused of rubbing a player’s chest at the World Cup’
Zambia Women’s boss, Bruce Mwape is reportedly being investigated by FIFA over fresh claims of sexual misconduct. Mwape, who has…
Immigration warns Nigerians against travelling to Niger Republic
Nigerians have been warned by the Comptroller in charge of the Jibia Special Border Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service…
Majority of what you accused Nnamdi Kanu of doing, you did worse. You are twerking for Tinubu – Activist Deji Adeyanju throws tantrums at Asari Dokubo as they clash in interview (Video)
Nigerian activist, Deji Adeyanju has come for Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, saying the warlord is even worse than IPOB…
FAAN suspends airport taxi service at Abuja airport
Airport taxi service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been suspended by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN…
Local refining will reduce petrol price by N70/ltr – Marketers
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said local refining of crude oil will save at least N70…
Nigeria cuts off power supply to Niger Republic after coup
There’s been a blackout in Niger Republic days after a military junta ousted the country’s elected leader, Mohamed Bazoum. Niger’s…
President Tinubu sends additional 19 Ministerial nominees to the Senate…see the former governors that made the list
President Tinubu has transmitted the second list of 19 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Among the…
Tinubu meets Labour leaders in Aso Rock
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this evening met with leaders of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…
NLC members pull down National Assembly gate, force their way into the premises
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC have broken the gates of the National Assembly and gained access into the…
Response of government will determine duration of protest – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress has said that the response of the government will determine how long the ongoing protest by…
”What we are looking for is N200,000 minimum wage increase and fuel price to be reverted to N185 per litre – Kaduna NLC chairman, Ayuba Suleiman, says at union protest (video)
The chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Kaduna state, Ayuba Suleiman, says part of the demands of the union…
Organised Labour stage protest in Abuja, Lagos, other states over ”anti-people’ policies
The Organised Labour has commenced its nationwide protest against what it described as the “anti-people” policies of the President Bola…
NLC denies reports it has postponed tomorrow’s nationwide protest
The Nigerian Labour Congress NLC has denied reports claiming it has postponed its planned nationwide protest scheduled for tomorrow August…
A PJ ride is not success – Clergywoman, Laurie Idahosa, addresses Nigerians always excited to share photos of themselves in a Private jet
Clergywoman, Laurie Idahosa, has chided those who share photos of them in private jets or taking a first-class flight. In…
It was out of touch with reality and anomalous with the hardship and suffering that most Nigerians are going through now – NLC reacts to President Tinubu’s speech
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has said that the nationwide broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night, July…
President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja, heads to Benin Republic for the country’s 63rd independence anniversary (video)
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja and is currently on his way to Benin Republic for the country’s 63rd independence…
CBN exempts microfinance and primary mortgage banks from cash withdrawal limits
Microfinance banks (MFBs) and primary mortgage banks (PMBs) have been exempted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, from paying processing…
Senate accuses ministerial nominee, Professor Joseph Utsev of age discrepancy
Ministerial nominee, Professor Joseph Utsev was accused of age discrepancy during screening by the senate. During screening today, some senators…
Senate screening session gets rowdy after Ministerial Nominee Bello Muhammed refuses to explain how he gained University admission despite his school cert having only 2 credits (video)
The credentials of Senator Bello Muhammed of Sokoto were scrutinised on Monday afternoon, July 31, during his Senate screening as…
Full Text: President Tinubu addresses the nation; rolls out palliatives to cushion effect of high cost of living
President Bola Tinubu this evening addressed the nation, announcing some palliatives to cushion the effect of high cost of living…
Newly appointed Magistrate arrested for disguising as woman to write Law exams for his girlfriend in Uganda
A newly appointed Magistrate, Ammaari Musa Semwogerere has been arrested and sacked for disguising as a woman to sit for…
Ministerial list: Former governor Nyesom Wike arrives National Assembly for his screening (video)
Former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, has arrived at the National Assembly for his ministerial screening. He was accompanied…
President Tinubu finally moves into Aso Rock
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally moved into Aso Rock, two months after his inauguration. The Presidential residence has been…
Ministerial screening: President Tinubu will not regret nominating me- former governor, Nyesom Wike (video)
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu won’t regret nominating him to serve as…
Second Niger Bridge may be blocked – FG
The Federal Government has said that the Second Niger Bridge may be blocked if the vandalization of the metal components…
Akpabio explains why Wike was asked to take a ‘bow and go’ during ministerial screening
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was not grilled when he appeared before…
Give Unto Ceasar What Belongs To Ceasar – Slight Increase In Subscription Prices
Moreplex TV will start charging subscribers the 7.5% VAT. We are required to remit this on a monthly basis. We…
NLC insists on going on a protest on Wednesday August 2
The Nigeria Labour Congress insists it will be going ahead with its August 2, 2023 nationwide protest. Last week, the…
President Tinubu to address the country today
President Bola Tinubu will be addressing Nigerians today, July 31, in a nationwide broadcast by 7pm. Dele Alake, Special Adviser…
Lagos confirms six cases of anthrax disease
Lagos state government has announced that six animals in the state have been confirmed to have anthrax disease which affects…
Nigerians react as NLC asks them to stop lamenting and come out enmass on Wednesday August 2 for its proposed strike against govt policies
Nigerians on social media have reacted to a call made by the National Labour Congress NLC for them to stop…
Resident doctors reject FG’s N25k quarterly allowance
The newly approved N25,000 quarterly accoutrement allowance from the federal government has been rejected by the Nigerian Association of Resident…
President Tinubu names Special Investigator to probe CBN
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a special investigator, Jim Osayande Obazee, to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
.Labour leaders accuse FG of deceit, walk out of meeting at Aso Rock
A delegation of organized labour walked out of a scheduled meeting with the Presidential Steering Committee on subsidy palliatives at…
Senate to screen ministerial nominees on Monday
The 28 ministerial nominees proposed by President Bola Tinubu, will on Monday, July 31, be screened by the senate. This…
Subsidy removal: You’ve endured. Persevere a little bit more – President Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to persevere in the face of hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy.…
CAC to strike off 100,000 companies for failure to file annual returns
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has concluded plans to strike off one hundred thousand companies that have failed to file…
FG approves N25, 000 allowances for doctors
As part of measures to resolve the ongoing strike by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors, the Federal…
Subsidy removal: It’s contempt of court – FG warns NLC against embarking on strike
The Federal Government has said the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy…
Wike, Umahi, 26 others make President Tinubu’s Ministerial list
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today July 27, sent 28 Ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. A letter delivered to…
FG urges Nigerians to consider bicycles for transportation
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has encouraged Nigerians to consider bicycles as alternative means of commuting. Vanguard reports that the…
NLC’s planned strike on August 2 is to rescue Nigerians – Ajaero Insists
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has said that its strike scheduled to commence in seven…
.You are barred from strikes, explore negotiation – FG reacts to NLC’s strike notice
The federal government has reacted to the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC had threatened…
Senate rejects motion seeking release of Nnamdi Kanu
A motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been rejected…
FCTA demolishes 5,000 unapproved buildings
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that it has demolished 5,000 illegal buildings on unapproved plots in Gishiri…
DSS to probe clash between its operatives and prison officials over Emefiele
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it has launched an investigation into the clash that happened within…
Federal Universities remain Tuition-free – Presidency
The Federal government has refuted reports claiming it has increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country. According to…
“It’s Unacceptable — ECOWAS Chairman Bola Tinubu reacts to attempted coup in Niger
“ The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has described as…
Apply for Ndokwa Association in America, Inc. 2023/2024 Scholarship Award program
Dear Scholars of Ndokwa Heritage, Full scholarship award will be given to each Local Government Area: Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West,…
NLC issues nationwide strike notice
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies including…
CBN unfreezes bank accounts of 440 persons and companies
Banks have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to vacate a post-no-debit restriction placed on the bank accounts…
Tinubu will send list of ministerial nominees within 48 hours – Senate
Senate leader, Michael Bamidele has said that they are expecting a list of ministerial nominees from President Bola Tinubu in…
Resident Doctors embark on Indefinite strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday night, July 25, declared an indefinite nationwide strike. The President of…
CBN raises interest rate to 18.75 per cent
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday, July 25 in its fourth Monetary Policy Meeting for 2023 increased the…
Senate urges NERC, Power Distribution Companies to allow Nigerians ‘breathe’
The Senate on Tuesday, July 25 urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos)…
This is a complete disgrace – George Emefiele, suspended CBN governor’s brother speaks after DSS and Prison officials clashed at the Federal High court earlier today (video)
George Emefiele who is the brother of suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, has reacted after DSS and Prison officials clashed…
DSS rearrests Emefiele after arraignment and bail
The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been re-arrested by the Department of…
CUSTARDIANS’ Reward Has Come With Checkers Custard Scratch ‘N’ Win Consumer Promo
Checkers Africa Limited, manufacturers of leading custard brand, Checkers Custard, will be launching a national promotional campaign: Checkers Custard Scratch…
Drama as DSS and Prisons Services officials engage in a scuffle over Emefiele’s custody
A dramatic scene played out at the federal high court in Lagos where the suspended Governor of the Central Bank…
Court grants Emefiele N20m bail, orders he be remanded in Ikoyi correctional center until bail is perfected
Justice Nocholas Oweibo has granted the suspended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, bail in the…
Suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrives court holding his big King James bible
Suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrived the Federal High Court, Lagos state this morning holding his big King James Version…
NAFDAC warns against using contaminated Whippy mayonnaise in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians on the the sale and consumption…
FG must disclose identities of #EndSARS Protesters due for mass burial – Amnesty International
Human rights Organization, Amnesty International, has asked President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government to disclose the identities of the casualties of…
Nigerian Air Force not recruiting – Spokesman speaks against recent fraudulent advert
The Nigerian Air Force has warned the public about the fraudulent NAF recruitment advert trending on social media. The NAF…
Many feared dead following a tanker explosion in Ondo State
Many people have been feared dead following a tanker explosion at Ore, Odigbo Local Council of Ondo State. The explosion…
Woman disguises as intending apprentice and steals 6-month-old baby boy from saloon in Minna
A 6-month-old baby boy, Chinedu Chukwueke, was stolen from his mother’s shop at Kure Market in Minna, the Niger state…
Any re-run election should be between Atiku and I – Tinubu tells Court
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to justices of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PREPEC) in Abuja to exclude the presidential…
Two killed as looters invade warehouse owned by former Taraba lawmaker
A warehouse used in storing several bags of maize and locally processed rice, among other items have been stolen from…
Emefiele to be arraigned on Tuesday over ‘illegal possession of firearms
Suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele will on Tuesday, July 25, be arraigned by the Department…
Air Force destroys illegal refinery in Rivers
A Nigerian Airforce jet belonging to the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe on Friday, July 21, destroyed an illegal…