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Marwa Retained as NDLEA Chairman for Another 5 Years

Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired) will continue to lead the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) until 2031, following his reappointment as Chairman...

Tinubu Celebrates Super Eagles’ Thrashing of Gabon, Says World Cup Qualification Within Reach

Following the Super Eagles’ decisive 4-1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, President Bola Tinubu offered his...

Pres. Tinubu Okays Tax Relief, VAT Exemption for Nigerian Media

President Bola Tinubu has approved the Nigeria Guild of Editors’ (NGE) requests intended to rescue the struggling media sector. In his address at...

Tinubu Decries Misinformation on Social Media, Urges Editors to Prioritize Fact-Checking

President Bola Tinubu opened the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ annual conference on Wednesday, issuing a stern warning about the dangers of social media....

Just In: NASS Approves N1.15 trn Loan for 2025 Budget Deficit

The National Assembly on Wednesday gave the green light to President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow an additional N1.15 trillion to fill the financing gap in...

FG Launches DGAS Initiative to Tackle Inflation, Boost Incomes

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have rolled out a new economic framework called the “Dis‑Inflation and Growth Acceleration...

Super Eagles Set the Record Straight: Unpaid Dues, Not Bonuses, Are the Issue

The Nigerian national football team’s camp in Rabat, Morocco, descended into chaos on Tuesday as the entire squad and officials walked out of...

Wike Clashes with Soldiers over Disputed Land in Abuja

A heated confrontation erupted in Abuja on Tuesday between Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and military personnel over...

FG Requests Jailed Sen. Ekweremadu’s Transfer from UK to Nigeria

Nigerian Government has dispatched a high-level delegation to the UK to engage British authorities regarding the potential transfer of former Deputy Senate President...

Breaking: Former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva Declared Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Governor of Bayelsa and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva,...

Alleged Christian Persecution: PFN, Islamic Council Clash

A heated debate has erupted in Nigeria over allegations of Christian genocide, with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) accusing the government of...

Joint Military Operation Rescues 86 Kidnapped Victims in Borno

A joint military operation led by “Operation Hadin Kai” (OPHK) says it has successfully rescued 86 kidnap victims held by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists...

Nigerian Legend Jay-Jay Okocha Ready for NFF Role, Sets Terms

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha is ready to accept a leadership role within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), provided the conditions are right....

Anambra Poll: Soludo Clinches Victory with Clean Sweep of 21 LGs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resumed the collation of results for the Anambra State governorship election after an earlier adjournment announced by...

Super Eagles Decline Started After 2002 AFCON Team Disbandment – Jay Jay Okocha

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has sparked controversy by labeling the 2002 Super Eagles squad as the weakest team he ever played for,...

2.8m people vote in today’s in Anambra governorship polls

Over 2.8 million voters will vote in today’s election to determine the next governor of Anambra State, who will serve a four-year term....