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Just In: Ex-Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase Dies at 69

Nigeria’s former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has passed away at the age of 69. According to reports, Arase died at Cedarcrest...

From Boardroom to Grassroots: How Tony Elumelu Is Redefining Leadership and Lifting Millions Out of Poverty

In a world searching for models of transformational leadership, few names resonate as powerfully as Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of United Bank for...

$1trn Economy by 2030: NEC Unveils Roadmap for Growth

As a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s reform agenda and help the Tinubu administration achieve its $1 trillion economy target, the National Economic...

2027 Presidency: PDP May Field Jonathan or Peter Obi, Says Bala Mohammed

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is considering former president Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as potential presidential candidates for...

Breaking: 100% Increase: FG Raises Passport Fees to N100,000 for 32-Page, N200,000 for 64-Page

Starting September 1, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will implement a significant increase in passport fees. The new costs are ₦100,000 for...

FG Cracks Down on Ghost Workers, Orders Comprehensive Personnel Audit

In a bold move to enhance the efficiency and competence of Nigeria’s public sector, President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive personnel audit...

Tinubu Arrives Abuja After State Visits to Brazil, Meetings in Japan

President Bola Tinubu is back in Abuja following a strategic state visit to Brazil. The trip aimed to strengthen Nigeria’s relationship with Latin...

NAFDAC Seizes N110m Fake Drugs, Nabs 15 Suspects in Ongoing Crackdown

By Maryanne Awuya In a major crackdown, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested over 15 people...

FG Moves to Combat Housing Estate Fraud, Launches Digital Portal

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) has introduced a digital platform for Nigerians to report fraudulent activities in housing estates...

Boosting the Economy: Tinubu Slaps Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports

In a bid to boost local processing and add value to its agricultural products, the Federal Government has imposed an immediate, temporary ban...

Breaking: Rail Mishap: Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Carriages Overturn in Kaduna Direction

A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, causing several carriages to overturn and creating panic among those on...

Tinubu Welcomes Brazil’s Oil Company Petrobras’ Imminent Return to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the imminent return of Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, to Nigeria. The company halted its joint venture operations...

2027 Presidency: PDP Adopts South-South, South-East or South-West for Ticket

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to zone its ticket to the South. This decision was...

Benue Assembly Elects New Speaker After Incumbent’s Resignation

In a dramatic turn of events, the Benue State House of Assembly has elected a new speaker, Alfred Emberger, following the resignation of...

FG Targets 20m Children Under Renewed Hope School Feeding Programme

The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to reach 20 million children through the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Programme...

Pres. Tinubu Rolls Out Personal Income Tax Calculator for Nigerians

In a bold move to promote transparency and fairness in taxation, President Bola Tinubu has launched a Personal Income Tax Calculator, allowing Nigerians...