CBN devalues Naira to 630/$1
The Naira has reportedly been devalued by the Central Bank of Nigeria to N640 to a dollar, from N461.6 sold…
FG wins ‘No Work No Pay’ lawsuit against ASUU
The National Industrial Court has upheld the no work no pay rule by the Federal Government in the suit filed…
Kashim Shettima sworn in as Vice President of Nigeria (video)
Kashim Shettima has been sworn-in as the 16th Vice President of Nigeria. The swearing in ceremony took place at the…
Buhari confers citizenship on 385 foreigners
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred citizenship on 385 foreign nationals. President Buhari who was represented at the event which took…
FG approves policy to enable banks issue debit cards that serve as national IDs
A new policy that allows commercial banks to issue customers with debit cards that double as national identity cards at…
More photos from the conferment of GCFR and GCON titles on Tinubu and Shettima
Earlier today, President Buhari conferred the titles of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR and Grand Commander of the…
President Buhari confers GCFR and GCON titles on Tinubu and Shettima (photos/video)
President Buhari today May 25, conferred the titles of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR and Grand Commander of…
Buhari has directed all ministers to keep working till May 29
Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has debunked claim of the federal executive council (FEC) being dissolved. Addressing state house…
Nigeria spent $8bn to restore peace in Liberia – Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Leo Irabor, has disclosed that Nigeria spent $8bn to restore peace in Liberia. Delivering…
President Buhari presides over his last Federal Executive Council meeting (photos)
President Buhari on Wednesday May 24, presided over his last Federal Executive Council meeting. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as well…
Buhari swears in new RMAFC commissioners in his administration’s final FEC meeting
Seven federal commissioners of the Revenue, Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), were on Wednesday, May 24, sworn in by…
Nigeria resumes oil exploration in Chad Basin 28 years after pulling out
Nigeria has resumed the exploration of crude oil and gas in the Chad Basin area, 28 years after pulling out…
We borrowed the money for projects to create wealth – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration embarked on a borrowing spree for projects and to create wealth. …
South East governors name second Niger Bridge after President Buhari
The South-East Governors have agreed to name the Second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari. Media aides to President Buhari,…
President Buhari commissions 2nd Niger bridge (photos)
, President Buhari virtually commissioned the 3.2 kilometer Second Niger Bridge linking Delta State and Anambra State today May 23. …
Update: UK government bans Nigerian students and others from bringing family members
Nigerian and other international students have been banned from bringing family members to the UK unless they are on PhD courses, in…
NNPC resumes oil exploration in Borno
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has resumed oil exploration in the Lake Chad Basin in Borno state, 6…
Rep-Elect Philip Agbese faults Buhari’s last minute appointments
A House of Representatives member-elect for Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, Philip Agbese, has condemned the recent appointments made…
Check Your NDLEA Test Score For The 2023 Recruitment Exam
How To Check Your NDLEA Test Score For The 2023 Recruitment Exam The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recruitment…
Buhari appoints AIG Garba Baba Umar as adviser on security
Retiring Assistant Inspector General of Police, Garba Baba Umar has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as a Senior Security…
Breaking: Nigeria loses Africa’s top crude oil producer spot to Angola
Nigeria has been knocked off as Africa’s top crude oil producer by Angola. This was revealed in the direct communication data…
Ohanaeze appeals to President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu before leaving office
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has once again called on President Muhammadu Buhari to release the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous…
Bank Verification Number BVN does not expire – CBN clarifies
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the Bank Verification Number does not have an expiry date. The apex…
FG explains why contracts are approved days to inauguration of new government
The federal government has explained why it is still approving contracts days to inauguration of a new government. Muazu Sambo,…
Budget Office warns against rising debt, says “trouble looms
. The Budget Office of the Federation has warned that the country won’t be able to take in more debts as…
Buhari approves upgrading of Aso Rock zoo
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the remodeling and upgrading of the Presidential Wildlife Sanctuary (PWLS) to enhance the practice of conservation…
Buhari approves salary increment for judicial officers
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an upward review of the salary and welfare scheme for Nigerian judicial officers. Buhari disclosed…
Ndokwa East Washed Away By Flood
Asaba-Ase, Ase and other communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria are totally submerged by flood…
Independence Day: Read full text of President Buhari’s nationwide broadcast
Here is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Read below… Fellow Nigerians, I address you…
Power rotation bill thrown out after being rejected by senators
A bill seeking to legalize the rotation of power in Nigeria across the six geo-political zones has been thrown out of…
We enjoy unfettered freedom of speech in Nigeria – President Buhari tells new envoys
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday September 27, informed the international community that Nigeria currently enjoys unfetered freedom of speech and robust…
2023: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu, others included as INEC releases final list of Presidential candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023…
We paid $311m Abacha loot directly to contractors to avoid diversion by National Assembly members and others – Presidency
The presidency has said that $311 million loot by the late former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, which…
Buhari approves FG’s takeover of Gombe airport
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the takeover of the Gombe State Airport by the federal government. This was announced by Governor…
President Muhammadu Buhari looks sporty as he steps out for the 12th Nigerian Navy Games in Lagos (video)
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Lagos today to flag-off the 12th Nigerian Navy Games and also to commission The Navy’s new Sports…
INEC explains why comprehensive voters’ list for 2023 polls is yet to be published
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it is yet to publish a comprehensive voters’ list for 2023 polls. Mahmood Yakubu,…
FG suspends 5 percent tax on calls and data
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed excise duty on telecommunication services. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami…
Man kills his parents with pestle in Jigawa
A 37-year-old man, Munkaila Adamu has been arrested for killing his parents in Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Spokesperson of…
Ogun Assembly suspends sitting indefinitely over speaker’s arrest
The Ogun State House of Assembly has been forced to suspend plenary indefinitely following the arrest of the Speaker of the Ogun State…
Nigeria’s postgraduate medical college records ‘decline’ in fellowship applications
Nigeria’s postgraduate medical college has reportedly suffered a decline in fellowship applications as disclosed in a memo obtained by TheCable. …
Lies – Presidency denies Gov Ortom’s claims that President Buhari has ordered security agents not to go after violent Fulani herdsmen
The Presidency has slammed Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, saying the governor’s “lies” are insulting to the nation’s security system.…
Appeal Court sets aside N20bn settlement awarded to Sunday Igboho against DSS
A N20 billion settlement awarded to Yoruba self-determination activist, Sunday Adeyemo, by an Oyo State High Court over the violent invasion of his Ibadan…
FG proposes to borrow N11.3trn to fund N19.76trn 2023 budget
The Federal Government has proposed to borrow N11.3 trillion to fund the N19.76 trillion proposed 2023 budget. Tribune reports that…
CBN releases $265m to airlines to settle outstanding ticket sales
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released $265m to airlines operating in the country to settle outstanding ticket sales A breakdown…
Nigerian army eliminates 57 terrorists, top Islamic State commanders in 2 weeks
Nigerian army troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated more than 57 terrorists in different operations that occured from…
FG seeks stronger military ties with Iran
The federal government of Nigeria has called on Iran to strengthen its military cooperation with Nigeria. Bashir Magashi, the minister…
EFCC arrests NDDC’s Account Director over N25bn fraud
Eno Ubi Otu, a Director of Finance and Account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is currently being grilled by…
It will be insensitive to resume Abuja-Kaduna train operations now – FG
The federal government has said that it would be insensitive to resume Abuja-Kaduna train operations as some abducted passengers are still…
ASUU strike: Weeds take over gate at UNIPORT
A gate at the University of Port Harcourt has become almost inaccessible having been overgrown by weeds. A social media user shared the photo…
Tackling flooding in states is your duty – Presidency tells Governors
States in the country have been asked by the federal government to urgently face their duties and ensure flooding within their…
US to return $23million Abacha loot to Nigeria
Nigeria and the United States government have reached an agreement on the return of over $23 million of the Abacha…
Niger Delta leaders task Buhari, Umana on NDDC Board
Notable leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to accept the need for a new board…
FG promised N60,000 increment in professor’s salaries – ASUU reveals FG’s ‘miserly’ offer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has revealed the “miserly offer” made by the federal government. Recall that in a statement…
Transmission Company of Nigeria confirms shutdown of national grid, says it’s working to restore power
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the shutdown of the National grid following the industrial dispute declared by the…