An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator has admitted that former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) managing director Ahmed Kuru obtained board approval for the sale of NG

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a review of suspicious photographs suspected to be AI-generated in Nigeria’s preliminary register of voters, promising corrective action against verified irregularities ahead

A suspected cyberattack has prompted the temporary shutdown of web-facing services at the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) as a hacker attempts to breach the agency’s systems. The development

The Chairman of Ifo Local Government Area in Ogun State, Hon. Kusimo Idris Olalekan, has called on the Lagos State Government to intervene in a boundary dispute with Ojodu Local

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a supplementary external borrowing plan worth $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion to finance infrastructure and development projects across Nigeria in the

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a youth identified as Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun over a viral video allegedly showing him leading chants calling for attacks against Christians. The

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched an investigation into reports of poor ventilation aboard an airline operating an Abuja-Calabar flight after a passenger said he began bleeding while

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has rejected allegations of ethnic discrimination in its admission process after a parent accused the institution of applying different cut-off marks that allegedly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a Kaduna man, Mubarak Abdullahi, over the alleged circulation of a fake letter purportedly written by President Bola Tinubu to the President

Kingmakers in Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to intervene in the stalled selection of a new Alara, saying the prolonged vacancy

Nigeria’s Future Eagles have completed the group stage of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival unbeaten after recording a victory over Cyprus and a draw against Pakistan in

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has launched a solar lighting project targeting 42,000 households in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, alongside the distribution of 26 electricity

The Jigawa State Government has sent 65 students to China for postgraduate studies in agriculture and related fields as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research, improve farming productivity and

Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, says Nigeria’s foreign exchange reforms have made it easier for businesses to obtain dollars through the market, reducing their dependence on direct allocations

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has proposed the establishment of a national media centre in honour of late broadcasting pioneer Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, with a focus on research into journalism,

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to claim football’s most prestigious individual award. The Bayern Munich striker received the

The Ondo State House of Assembly has unanimously approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, adding its support to efforts to decentralise the country’s policing system.

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has called on schools and parents to take additional measures to protect children as intense heat continues to affect parts of Nigeria. The actress made the

Nigeria currently has no active Ebola case following the medical evacuation of the country’s only confirmed patient and her husband to Switzerland, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced. The

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to present his defence in the ongoing case over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian over alleged illegal lithium processing activities at four plants in Ogere, Ogun State. The suspects

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies rather than subject his administration to harsh

Nigerian businesses must look beyond conventional bank loans to secure the long-term funding, expertise and market connections needed to expand, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has said. Oyedele made the call

A University of Lagos lecturer, Dr Femi Aiyegbajeje, has called for the death penalty for people who vandalise railway infrastructure, warning that the destruction of critical transport facilities threatens public

A mother and her child have died after two container-laden trucks overturned at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, along the route towards Apapa in Lagos. The victims were trapped beneath

A 34-year-old South African woman has been arrested with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, with investigations leading to the arrest of a Lagos-based

A retired teacher in Ogun State, Charles Ogunbanwo, has accused the state government of failing to pay his late wife’s retirement benefits for nine months, saying the prolonged struggle for

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old man, Shobande Taofeek, over alleged vandalism and theft of railway infrastructure in the state, recovering 16 railway iron rods

Rotary International has urged its members to sustain financial contributions and public awareness campaigns aimed at eradicating polio, warning that the fight must continue until every child is protected against

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented its party flags to governorship candidates in the seven North-West states, formally endorsing the incumbent governors for another term ahead of the 2027

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to renew his mandate in 2027, promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development as the All Progressives Congress launched its presidential campaign in Kaduna

Shoprite Nigeria is preparing to expand through smaller neighbourhood supermarkets as the retailer works to rebuild its business after financial difficulties forced it to suspend operations at several locations and

Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season on Saturday, securing a 2-1 victory at Villa Park as Nicolas Jackson scored twice to hand the title

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Remo North Chapter, has urged Hon. Esho Oluwaseyi Sense to use his new role as Patron and Youth Adviser to strengthen Christian youth commitment

Residents of several communities in Zamfara State are fleeing their homes after rivalries among armed groups, retaliatory raids and extortion demands turned parts of the Dansadau Emirate into a dangerous

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has accused some applicants excluded from its ongoing recruitment exercise of attempting to secure employment through unofficial channels, as controversy continues over candidates who appeared

Three men have been arrested in Nasarawa State after police allegedly discovered marijuana being cultivated in a garden behind their residence in Keana Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as

Fuji music fans have reopened a debate over some of the genre’s most memorable album titles, with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma’s Napoli Like Lagos and the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s Fuji

Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case has taken a new turn after the Swiss government said the infected woman was believed to have contracted the virus during a trip to Uganda, although

First HoldCo Plc has appointed Gwen Mwaba, a former managing director at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), as a non-executive director, bringing extensive experience in trade finance, corporate banking and

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign team to deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in Kano in the 2027

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned that publicly displaying large sums of money on social media can expose individuals to harassment and demands for money from street touts. Sanwo-Olu

A disagreement over the early morning Fajr prayer has ended in a 10-year prison sentence for Ayuba Sani Tumfafi, after a Kano State High Court found him guilty of killing

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to pursue international climate adaptation funding and urgently strengthen shoreline protection as ocean surges continue to destroy homes and infrastructure in coastal

President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission completed projects at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Friday as the institution holds activities marking its 41st convocation ceremony. Tinubu, who is

The Ogun State Government has offered employment opportunities to 52 newly inducted nurses from Chrisland University, Abeokuta, urging them to remain in Nigeria and help strengthen the country’s healthcare system

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has blamed insufficient international interest in African disease outbreaks for the absence of an approved vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain

Nigeria has secured the right to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Championships in Lagos after defeating Tunisia in a vote at the continental governing body’s annual

Nigerians have raised suspicions about the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s first confirmed Ebola case, with some social media users alleging that the health emergency could be used to

A critical security flaw in a programming language used by a large proportion of the internet has triggered emergency measures across governments and businesses, with cybersecurity experts warning that disruption

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has backed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove petrol subsidy, insisting that Nigeria cannot return to the policy despite calls from opposition politicians for its

Nigeria’s aviation authorities have been directed to prevent 46 people who came into contact with the country’s confirmed Ebola patient from travelling by air for at least 21 days as

Harry Kane moved within one match of equalling Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League scoring record after netting for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday night. The England

The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has paid tribute to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, crediting him with promoting peaceful coexistence among the state’s ethnic groups and strengthening relations between

Nigerian comedian and actor Broda Shaggi has recounted how a stray bullet struck him while he was returning from a work assignment, leaving him bleeding, fearing for his life and

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Bashiru, has questioned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s capacity to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, arguing that his experience in government does

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has prohibited its personnel from escorting politicians during campaigns for the 2027 general elections, directing officers deployed to campaign venues to concentrate exclusively on

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to renew their historic rivalry as football fans vote to determine the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season in the award’s 70-year history. The special

The Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has suspended academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing indefinitely following the death of a student under controversial circumstances. The decision affects students

Mexico has formally approved Reno Omokri’s appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador, clearing a major hurdle that had delayed his diplomatic posting for several months. The approval was communicated to Nigeria’s Ministry

The Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, has congratulated renowned businessman, Anthony Osibodu, on his coronation as the Bobajiro of Ilishan-Remo, describing the traditional honour

Adron Homes  has inaugurated new executives of the Adron Homes Property Owners and Residents Associations (AHPORA) for the Uptown and Downtown zones of Treasure Park & Gardens Phase 2 Extension,

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has met with farmers and herders in Gwagwalada following reports of renewed violence in Dabiri and Paiko communities, urging both sides to avoid

No fewer than 83 students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Osun State, are set to graduate with first-class honours as the institution prepares to confer degrees on 1,043 graduands

Ondo State has lost about 400 doctors to migration and other forms of workforce attrition in five years, leaving approximately 500 doctors in public health institutions to serve a population

The Osun State Police Command has declared a former factional chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Nurudeen Alowonle, wanted over the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a

Fatai Okoya, a man who identifies himself as the first son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has appealed to his father for forgiveness and reconciliation after more than four decades

Nigeria’s naira could strengthen further against the US dollar, with Deutsche Bank identifying the currency as undervalued and adding the country to its frontier foreign exchange monitor. The German lender

At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine allegedly planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, near the

Nigeria’s insurance companies are awaiting the release of about N300 billion held in escrow accounts as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begins due diligence to verify the funds following

Police operatives have arrested five suspected armed robbers in separate operations in Delta State, recovering two firearms, six rounds of live ammunition and other items, including six mobile phones and

Motorists and commuters spent more than three hours in traffic along the Benin-Lagos Expressway on Sunday after a major gridlock developed between Ovia Bridge and Okada Junction in Edo State.

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has partnered with global design platform Canva to train 5,000 businesses in digital marketing, branding and artificial intelligence (AI), in a programme aimed

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to focus on easing economic hardship rather than

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested five suspects and destroyed 7,500 kilogrammes of cannabis, popularly known as skunk, cultivated on three hectares of land in a forest

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting parcels or luggage from other people for delivery after intercepting a woman travelling to Saudi Arabia with illicit

Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal have emerged as the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with reports of discussions among voting journalists suggesting the race could come down to

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to urgently resolve the grievances of striking medical doctors, warning that the industrial action could further disrupt

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone surgery following a serious collision during his side’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton, with the Argentine indicating he hopes to return to action

Coastal community leaders have urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the reported diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway away from parts of the coastline, warning that the change could deprive

Residents of Talasse in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State are set to gain access to electricity after 17 years without connection to the national grid, following the commissioning

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general after a fresh Security Council poll exposed the difficulty facing candidates seeking support

The House of Representatives has threatened arrest warrants against the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Sani Man Yahaya, and the institution’s Bursar, Aishat Shade Adebayo, if they fail to

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite the economic hardship facing Nigerians, insisting that the country’s problems are not as bad as some people portray

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reappointed the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, retaining three senior officials who served in his first administration

Eight men have been sentenced to eight years in prison each by a Bauchi State court for thuggery and disturbing public peace in Unguwar Dim, Bauchi metropolis, following a police

Nigeria’s tax authority collected N3.70 trillion in August 2026, with petroleum royalties delivering nearly N1 trillion and exceeding the monthly target by N318 billion, according to figures presented at a

Chelsea captain Reece James faces an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing successful knee surgery, with manager Xabi Alonso unable to confirm whether the defender will return before Christmas.

A dispute over who should bear responsibility for the collapse of Nigeria Airways has erupted between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode, with the two offering

Alhaji Abdul-Hameed Femi Omotayo, popularly known as OmoOwo, has called on the people of Ogun East to prioritise competence and measurable results when choosing their next senator, saying the district

Two senior police officers in Rivers State have been removed from their positions after suspected cultists allegedly renovated a police outpost and visited the facility to celebrate the completion of

Social media critic VeryDarkMan has challenged Afrobeats star Davido to stay out of Nigerian politics, accusing the singer of hypocrisy after his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, emerged as

Nollywood actress Aisha Lawal has explained why she keeps her daughter away from social media, saying concerns about online bullying and her painful experience of losing one of her twins

The Federal Government has dismissed reports of an impending electricity tariff increase, assuring Nigerians that its immediate priority is to improve power supply rather than raise the cost of electricity.

At least 20 people have been injured and about 50 houses damaged after a gas pipeline exploded in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, triggering a fire