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Just in: Tight Security at Lagos Assembly, Journalists Locked Out

Tensions are running high at the Lagos State House of Assembly, with journalists being barred from entering the complex on Monday morning, ahead...

Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio Not Under Senate Investigation – Spokesperson

As Nigerians eagerly await the Senate’s response to the sexual harassment scandal involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senate spokesperson, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, said...

FAAN announces temporary closure of Lagos airport runway

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed rehabilitation works on Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Ikeja to ensure...

Police Allay Fears of Terrorist Presence in Abja, Assure of Safety

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims circulating on social media about the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe area of Abuja,...

Elumelu Meets Gabon’s President, Pledges Support for Infrastructure Development, Youth Empowerment

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has restated his commitment to...

Angolan businessman excretes 120 cocaine wraps at Kano airport in latest NDLEA bust

The war against drug trafficking in Nigeria has intensified with the arrest of Mbala Abuba, a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, by operatives of the...

Exclusive: The Alarming Rise of Femicide in Nigeria: Causes, Consequences, Solutions

The global scourge of femicide has escalated to crisis levels, with Nigeria bearing a disproportionate burden. A chilling statistic underscores the severity of...

Exclusive: Presidential CNG initiative faces setback in Abuja, union accused of sabotage amid high fares

In a bid mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, who were struggling with rising transportation costs, President Bola Tinubu had...

Aftermath of face-off with Trump, 33 world leaders back Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky

Thirty-three world leaders have declared support for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, following a tense meeting between him and United States President, Donald Trump....

Ramadan 2025: Katsina, three other Northern states close down schools for 30 days

In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, several Northern states, including Katsina, Bauchi, Kebbi, and Kano, have ordered a temporary closure of...

IFAB introduces game-changing goalkeeper rule: 8-second countdown to restart play

In a groundbreaking move, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a new rule aimed at tackling time-wasting by goalkeepers. From the...

NNPC LTD Leads the Charge: Transforming Nigeria’s Maritime and Energy Sectors Through Landmark Joint Venture

By Olufemi Soneye Before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May 2023, Nigeria’s previous governments had been hesitant to implement meaningful and...

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Dispute Resolution, Inaugurates 50 New Commissioners

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has inaugurated 50 new commissioners to strengthen Nigeria’s tax dispute...

Alleged Defamation: Akpabio’s Wife Files N250bln Lawsuit Against Sen. Natasha Akpoti

The dispute between Senator Natasha Akpati-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswell Akpabio has escalated, moving from the floor of the Senate to the court...

48-year-old Nigerian fatally shot in Durban, South Africa, NUSA mourns

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian community in South Africa after 48-year-old Anthony Chikezie Mbonu was brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Durban, bringing...

ECOWAS Court Throws Out Suit Against Nigerian Government Over Kudirat Abiola’s Assassination

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), dismissed a case...