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FG Prioritises Small Claims in Payments to Over 1,240 Contractors

By Samuel Akpan Businesses across Nigeria stand to gain significant relief as the Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than...

Mass Rescue: 375 Abductees Freed Across Northern, Western Zones In Coordinated Strikes

Following weeks of meticulous planning, covert reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering, Nigerian security forces launched a series of coordinated strikes over the past week,...

Ndume Calls For US Military Presence In Mandara Mountains

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) has appealed to the United States to establish a military base in the Mandara Mountains...

Just in: NASS N110bln spending on SUVs, allowances for new lawmakers unlawful – Court rules

…SERAP’s Kolawole Oluwadare, describes ruling as a major victory for transparency, accountability and responsible management of public resources in Nigeria The Socio-Economic Rights...

Fostering Greener Future: UBA Foundation Plants Trees in Iconic Lagos Schools for World Environment Day

To mark World Environment Day 2026, the UBA Foundation the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa Group launched its 2026...

Strike Looms as Resident Doctors Give FG 21-Day Ultimatum Over Salary Arrears

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, issuing a 21-day ultimatum...

Outrage as 16-Year-Old Suspect Dies in EFCC Detention

Public outrage is growing following the death of 16-year-old Sesugh Atser, a JSS 3 student who died while in the custody of the...

Nigeria, Other Crisis-Hit Nations to Benefit from $240M US Humanitarian Fund

In a major push to accelerate global emergency relief, the U.S. State Department has rolled out a $240 million humanitarian funding package for...

FRSC Sees Major Safety Gain With 27% Drop In Sallah Road Traffic Crashes

By Omoyebi Ojeifo The Federal Road Safety Corps says improved enforcement and coordinated traffic operations during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations helped save hundreds...

Girls Lead 2026 NECO Entrance Exam Amid Registration Decline

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Female candidates outnumbered their male counterparts in the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination despite a drop in the total number...

“From Frying Pan To Hell Fire”: Ex-APC Rep. Blasts NDC Over Primary Crisis

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa (APC-Edo) has accused leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of betrayal, manipulation,...

Bizarre Self-Kidnapping:Ekiti LG Vice Chairman Remanded in Prison

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Grace Ogunleye, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti State, has been remanded in prison for allegedly...

“Release Them Now”: UN Steps In After Oyo and Borno School Abductions Hit 3-Week Mark

Amid growing alarm over school raids, student abductions, and the recent killings of two teachers, the United Nations is demanding action. UN Resident...

Tinubu Smashes Optasia’s 12-Year Stranglehold on Nigeria’s N3trn Airtime Credit Market

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved decisively to dismantle South African firm Optasia’s 12-year dominance of Nigeria’s lucrative airtime credit lending and data...

Xenophobia: Nigeria to Evacuate Over 1,000 Citizens From South Africa

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Screening has begun for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions and rising concerns over...

Verheijen, NMDPRA Boss Meet on Energy Reforms, Investment Drive

The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, on Thursday hosted the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and...