Iran is believed to have at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining in its arsenal and continues to manufacture approximately 50 more every month despite months of military strikes by the

President Tinubu has launched a N52,500 minimum monthly pension guarantee for eligible Nigerian retirees, alongside a healthcare initiative aimed at reducing medical expenses among vulnerable pensioners. The initiatives were unveiled

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency is examining the financial activities of all 774 local government chairmen amid growing scrutiny over how councils have utilised funds received since gaining financial autonomy. The Economic

A presidential aide, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has outlined projects and federal government interventions in Jigawa State, presenting them as evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to fulfil campaign promises to the

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Grand Challenges Nigeria are set to bring together government officials, researchers and development partners in Abuja to explore ways of expanding the adoption of

Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has described his six-month imprisonment as an experience comparable to going to school, saying the period taught him valuable lessons and made him

Nigeria could devote more than 70 per cent of its Federal Government revenue to debt repayments by 2030, raising concerns about the resources available to fund public services and infrastructure.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,608,660 invalid registrations from Nigeria’s voter register and identified 54 registration officials across 10 states for possible disciplinary action over irregularities uncovered

The Federal High Court of Nigeria will begin its 2026 Christmas vacation on Monday, December 21, with regular court sittings scheduled to resume on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. Chief Judge

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Minister of Works, David Umahi, have led the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in Ebonyi State, as the ruling party intensifies efforts to secure President Bola

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) has opened in Antalya, Turkey, with world leaders and climate officials calling for faster action against global warming and the fulfilment of

Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of preventing him from meeting members of the

The Ogun State Government has attributed a viral video showing prospective corps members sleeping in a hall at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu to a temporary arrangement during registration,

Cement manufacturers rake in N5.8tn revenue as prices surge Nigeria’s three leading cement manufacturers have recorded a combined revenue of N5.8 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, as

Government offices across Osun State were shut on Monday as workers commenced a three-day strike directed by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with local

Former Defence Minister, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying the president has treated Christians fairly since assuming office. Danjuma made his position known on

Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is scheduled to be laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, November 9, weeks after his death. The funeral

Rangers International strengthened their grip on the top spot in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 1-0 victory over Kwara United, while Bendel Insurance and Barau FC

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has partnered with Ahmadiyya Hospital, Ijaiye, Lagos State, to provide journalists with access to medical services as part of efforts to

The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted by gunmen from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, following sustained security operations

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, convened by Niger Delta leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is set to expand its grassroots mobilisation campaign to eight additional states ahead of the

Former Osun State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has approached the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has inaugurated its 2027 Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council, setting a target of two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state government implemented several recommendations of the judicial panel set up to investigate the October

The Department of Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a series of activities, while appealing to government, corporate organisations and

Nigerian health technology company, Helium Health, has secured a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improving maternal healthcare and reducing pregnancy-related deaths across

The Arewa Christians for Tinubu 2027 (ACT-2027) has announced plans to mobilise Christians across Northern Nigeria in support of President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general election.

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained his decision to abandon his former political alliance with ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential

Remo Stars head coach, Olumide Ajibolade, has called on supporters to rally behind the team as the Ikenne-based club begins its campaign for an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has vowed to resist attempts to undermine its leadership, insisting that the party will overcome its internal challenges and remain

Nigeria’s rising football star, Oluebube Umejiaku, has earned one of the biggest individual honours in youth football after being named the best player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has distanced himself from the Senior Counsel of Nigeria (SCN) designation conferred on him by the Nigerian Law Society (NLS), saying he

President Bola Tinubu has approved the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, raising hopes for a major expansion of maritime activities, investment and employment opportunities in

MTN Nigeria has unveiled a new rewards scheme that allows subscribers to earn redeemable coins when they carry out selected transactions through its myMTN NG mobile application. Known as MTN

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that he will remain in the 2027 presidential race despite a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State and arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, in a major development in the investigation into the

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said Nigeria would not face any crisis if former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar fails to appear on the ballot in the 2027

Enugu Air is preparing to enter the Nigeria–United Kingdom aviation market with a new Lagos–London Gatwick service scheduled to begin in December 2026, following regulatory approval for the international route.

By Oluwatosin Haruna A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark, in a ruling

The Nigerian Law School has dismissed allegations that female Muslim candidates wearing hijab were harassed or prevented from entering examination halls during the ongoing Bar Final Examinations. The institution maintained

The outcome of the United States midterm elections could force President Donald Trump to reconsider his approach to trade negotiations and economic policy, following major electoral gains by the Democratic

The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has called on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to refrain from involving the Department of State Services (DSS) in partisan political disputes, warning

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has challenged the Ekiti State Police Command over its handling of the investigation into the attack on him and members

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he worked as a taxi driver and took up several other jobs in the United States to raise money for his university education. The

A Nigerian-trained legal scholar, Professor Dapo Akande, has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), securing a nine-year position on the United Nations’ principal judicial body. Akande emerged

Four Nigerians with ancestral ties to the country have secured elective positions in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm elections, winning seats across different levels of government. The successful

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspected members of an international human trafficking syndicate and rescued a 21-year-old Nigerian woman allegedly trafficked to Mali for sexual exploitation. The victim,

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), European Union (EU), Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have introduced a skills development programme aimed at equipping 3,400

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history in the United States after winning Michigan’s Senate election, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the US Senate. El-Sayed defeated Republican candidate Mike

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into an abandoned oil processing facility in Ogere, Ogun State, following the discovery of equipment and materials suspected to

Nigerian social media personality and relationship influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has apologised for her past comments about other people’s suffering, admitting that she now understands the

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm at a residential property in the Apapa area of the state, arresting two men in connection with

Nigeria has been left without a representative on the shortlist for the 2026 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award for the first time, ending the country’s long-standing presence in

The Edo State Government spent N14.48 billion on security votes and related services between January and September 2026, despite releasing no capital funds to the Ministry of Public Security and

The House of Representatives has resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to explain alleged breaches of pension agreements and the non-payment of

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kogi State Government have organised a sensitisation workshop to educate businesses on opportunities available

Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who died aged 30 after suffering a serious injury during a second-division match

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is facing a fresh legal challenge involving a ₦7.4 billion claim, with its Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, and other senior executives reportedly at risk

Former Maldives Foreign Minister and opposition leader Abdulla Shahid has been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing a minor, according to the Maldives Police Service. The 64-year-old politician was arrested

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several suspected illegal National Identification Number (NIN) operators and seized enrolment equipment during an enforcement operation in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and other locations.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will officially open its bidding portal for the 2026 oil and gas licensing round on November 20, as the Federal Government steps up

FIFA has agreed to grant members of its Council access to key documents surrounding President Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in the commercial rights of the World Cup

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school and their teacher in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari district of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on financially capable alumni of public schools and other stakeholders to support efforts to address infrastructure deficiencies in public educational institutions, stressing that

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing optimism that a renewed mandate

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed that the 2026 National Sports Festival will go ahead as scheduled, despite concerns over the readiness of sporting

Pope Leo XIV has made history as the first sitting pontiff to cast a ballot in a United States general election, after voting by mail ahead of the country’s November

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a 100-point development agenda ahead of the 2027 governorship election, promising major investments in healthcare,

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s continued reliance on domestic and foreign loans, warning that excessive borrowing could mortgage the future of generations of Nigerians. Obasanjo described

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced that certificates for candidates who sat its examinations up to 2024 are ready for collection. The announcement provides an opportunity

The Edo State Government has sealed nine companies, predominantly owned by Chinese nationals, over alleged unpaid tax liabilities amounting to ₦8.982 billion. The affected companies operate in Utesi Community, Ikpoba-Okha

North Korean hackers have been linked to the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what cybersecurity experts describe as the biggest

The Federal Government has commenced a new monthly cash assistance programme offering ₦50,000 to eligible vulnerable households across Nigeria as part of efforts to ease the financial pressure caused by

The driver of the bus conveying 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State has identified five men standing trial over the incident as those allegedly

Binance has committed more than $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses suffered by users following a massive security breach that saw hackers steal an estimated $6.3 billion in

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol depot price to ₦1,290 per litre, emerging as the cheapest supplier among major depot operators reviewed in Lagos. The reduction, which represents an

Elon Musk’s brain technology company, Neuralink, has unveiled two products designed to change how humans communicate with computers and potentially restore sight to people who are blind. The products, named

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. The arrival of the newborn was announced by

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified Governor Hope Uzodimma’s nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, declaring

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, and Abdulsalam Gwarzo to contest the 2027 governorship elections, but rejected a

The House of Representatives has summoned five government agencies to explain how they handle seized, forfeited and recovered assets, as lawmakers begin an investigation into the documentation, custody and disposal

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a move to invite the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief lawmakers

The House of Representatives has threatened to issue arrest warrants for the chief executives of MTN, Airtel, Globacom and other telecommunications operators after they failed to appear before a committee

The FBI has launched a search for Nigerian national Emuobosan Emmanuella Hall after she disappeared at Atlanta’s international airport before reporting to prison to begin an eight-year sentence for fraud.

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) over reported expenditure of

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Idris Ashimiyu to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of defiling an 11-year-old girl in Lagos State. Justice Abiola Soladoye

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has recorded a profit before tax of ₦20.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as rising investor participation and increased use of digital

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has signed a $30 million financing agreement with France’s development agency to expand access to funding for Nigerian businesses in music, film, fashion, design and

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦631.3 billion for nine road infrastructure projects across Nigeria, including major reconstruction works in Kogi and Ekiti states and a road linking Adamawa

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has introduced a tokenised payment system that will allow students to authorise the payment of their school fees and help prevent cases where beneficiaries

The Federal Government has agreed to pay public service workers ₦70,000 monthly as transport support for six months, while also committing to clear outstanding allowances and address other welfare concerns

The United Kingdom will require Nigerian students applying for study visas to show more money for their living expenses from November 30, 2026, under updated proof of funds requirements for

Police in Ebonyi State have arrested a man accused of impersonating a lawyer and practising for more than 11 years, with investigators alleging that he used fake legal credentials and

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain political future after exit polls from Tuesday’s general election showed his bloc locked in a close contest with opposition forces led by

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said no political party should be denied access to public facilities if it meets the conditions for their use, following concerns over the rejection