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Tinubu appoints Daniel Bwala, Atiku’s ex-spokesman as Special Adviser on Media, three DGs
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications and three Directors-General for some government agencies and...
Just in: Body of late COAS Lagbaja arrives in Abuja ahead of Friday burial
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived in Abuja in preparation for interment. His body arrived...
Tinubu Presides Over Crucial FEC Meeting to Unveil 2025 Budget Plans
The much-anticipated meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is underway with President Bola Tinubu presiding at the State House, Abuja. Thursday’s meeting...
Breaking: NNPC Ltd. achieves milestone oil production of 1.8 mbpd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced a significant increase in crude oil production, reaching 1.8 million barrels per day....
$1m blackmail plot against ex-NPA boss, Bello-Koko: Fake EFCC officials busted, arraigned
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two alleged members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, accused of impersonating...
Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia checkpoint attack
Gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states, early Wednesday morning, killing two soldiers. The attack...
Nigeria’s Domestic Debt Reaches N66.957trn in H1 2024
Nigeria’s domestic debt stock has surged to N66.957 trillion in the first half of 2024, representing an 8.74 percent increase from N61.578 trillion...
VP Shettima, Govs. Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others witness Okpebholo’s inauguration as Edo Governor
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Ogun counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, and other governors graced the inauguration of Sen. Monday Okpebholo...
VP Shettima Arrives in Benin City for Edo Governor’s Inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Benin City, Edo State capital, for the inauguration of Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy,...
Tinubu Calls for Immediate End to Israeli Aggression in Gaza, Supports Two-State Solution
President Bola Tinubu has called for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggression in Gaza, emphasizing that the conflict has persisted for far too...
N5.4trn subsidy savings, bolster for nation’s infrastructure, social programmes – Onanuga
The Presidency has announced that the estimated N5.4 trillion saved from subsidy removal in 2024 will be channelled into infrastructure development and social...
NPA firefighters extinguish APMT crane fire, no fatalities recorded
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) firefighters, with assistance from other sister agencies, responded swiftly and professionally to avert a potentially disastrous fire incident...
NPA set to link export processing terminals with domestic export warehouses
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled plans to connect Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) to enhance port-hinterland connectivity...
Nigerian stars set to shine at 2025 Grammy Awards with record nominations
Nigerian music stars have taken the spotlight in the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, dominating the “Best African Music Performance” category. This achievement highlights...
FG launches free Caesarean section initiative for Nigerian women
The Federal Government has launched a life-changing initiative, providing free Caesarean sections to Nigerian women in need, particularly those from low-income backgrounds or...
NNPC Ltd. disclaims video of adulterated fuel sold in bottles, jerrycans
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has issued a strong disclaimer regarding a viral video claiming that the company sold adulterated...
