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Tinubu Orders Full-Scale Hunt for Terrorists Behind Kasuwan Daji Massacre

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the “barbaric” attack on Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State, vowing that the terrorists responsible for killing...

Just In: Detained Malami, son, wife not yet off the hooks, bail deferred to Jan. 7

The hopes of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his family to celebrate the New Year at home were cut short on Friday, January...

Just in: New Year Gesture: Akpabio Withdraws Suits Against Natasha, Others

Inspired by a New Year’s message on forgiveness, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed his legal team to drop all pending defamation lawsuits....

Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash in Ogun

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital following a tragic road accident that occurred on December 29, 2025....

Tinubu’s New Year Vow: More Reforms, Safer Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is entering a “robust phase” of economic expansion for 2026. In his New Year address to...

Super Eagles Clinch Top Spot With 3-1 Victory Over Uganda

Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up their AFCON 2025 group stage campaign with a flawless record, defeating Uganda 3-1 in their final match. Raphael...

No Going Back: New Tax Laws Will Commence on January 1, 2026 – Pres. Tinubu

In a State House statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidency said all tax reforms already in force since June 26, 2025, alongside the...

Just in: Ex-Justice Minister Malami, son, wife remanded at Kuje prison pending bail

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son and one of his wives have been remanded at...

Governors, British Envoy Visit Anthony Joshua in Lagos Hospital After Fatal Crash

British Deputy Head of Mission, Simon Field, visited world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in the hospital following a serious accident on the Lagos–Ibadan...

Nigeria’s Economy Remains Stable Amidst Counterterrorism Operation – Finance Minister Edun

Nigeria’s financial markets are holding strong despite the recent joint counterterrorism operation with the US in Sokoto, according to Minister of Finance Wale...

Nationwide Blackout: Nigeria’s National Grid Fails Again

Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Monday following yet another collapse of the national grid. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed the...

Anthony Joshua Survives Road Crash in Ogun, Two Feared Dead

World-renowned British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred...

Air Peace CEO Sounds Alarm Over Jan. 1 New Tax Law, May Push Ticket Prices Above ₦1m

Nigeria’s aviation sector is on the brink of collapse as new tax laws, effective January 1, 2026, threaten to push domestic airfares beyond...

Breaking: AFCON 2025: Nigeria Stun Tunisia 3-2, Secure Round of 16 Spot

Nigeria has secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a thrilling 3-2 victory over...

Security Boost: FG Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards in 7-State Pilot Programme

The Federal Government says it is deploying 7,000 newly trained forest guards across seven pilot states, a strategic move aimed at reclaiming ungoverned...

SGF George Akume Ties the Knot with Ooni’s Ex-Queen Zaynab

Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former Olori of the...