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Eid-el-Kabir: DSS issues security alert, calls for vigilance during celebrations

The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged caution and vigilance as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, in a...

Pres. Tinubu seeks FBI’s assistance to combat cybercrime, terrorism, others

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to strengthen their alliance in combating cybercrime,...

South African Pres. Ramaphosa heads for re-election victory amid ANC’s lacklustre results

Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to secure a second term as South Africa’s president, having successfully negotiated a coalition agreement with opposition parties...

Sexual harassment: ICPC investigates accuser of Permanent Secretary

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a staff member of the Federal Ministry...

Breach of rights: Federal Court orders Kano Govt. to pay deposed Emir Bayero N10m

A Federal High Court has ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million as damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji...

FG seeks $500m loan World Bank for rural road infrastructure

The Federal Government has requested a loan of $500 million from the World Bank to improve rural roads and enhance agricultural marketing nationwide....

June 12: Ogun Gov. Abiodun pays homage to Abiola’s family, urges national perseverance

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged Nigerians to remain committed to the democratic process and have faith in its ability to...

Presidential aide shrugs off Tinubu’s slip at Eagles Square as minor mishap

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, has downplayed concerns about the president’s momentary loss of footing while boarding...

UN Security Council approves ceasefire between Israel, Hamas

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Russia abstaining from the vote...

Cross-border petrol smuggling: Nigeria loses billions of naira – Customs CG

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that Nigeria is suffering significant revenue losses, amounting to...

Niger State mining site tragedy: FG announces insurance policy for miners

President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the Niger State governor and the families of the victims of the recent mining site collapse...

Exclusive: Open grazing in the FCT: Nine months on, herders defy Wike

As the President Bola Tinubu administration marks its eventful first year in power, residents of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have continued...

June 12: Federal Government announces commemorative activities

The Federal Government has unveiled a schedule of activities to mark the 2024 Democracy Day celebrations on June 12. On Sunday, Mr. Abdulhakeem...

Completion of Dangote refinery has put critics to shame – Sen. Pres. Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the completion and inauguration of Aliko Dangote’s 650,000-bpd petroleum refinery has silenced critics. Akpabio said that the completion...

Nigeria moves to meet EU cocoa export rules by December deadline

With the December 2024 deadline fast approaching, the Nigerian government is hastening to meet the European Union’s (EU) new regulations to ensure uninterrupted...

Trafficking: FG bars hotels from accommodating underage girls

Worried about the high rate of prostitution trafficking, especially among underage girls, the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has barred hotels...