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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...

Alleged Alteration: NASS to Re-gazzette Tax Laws, Says Reps Spokesperson

The National Assembly has directed its Clerk to re-gazette the nation’s tax laws and issue Certified True Copies of the versions passed by...

FG Confirms US Airstrikes Against ISWAP Terrorists in Northwest

Following the Christmas day US air strikes against terrorist targets in the Northwest, the Federal Government confirmed on Friday morning that Nigeria continues...

Christmas Day Strike: Trump Says U.S. Hit ISIS Targets in Northern Nigeria

U.S. President Donald Trump on Christmas Day announced that American forces carried out airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated militants in Nigeria, marking a sharp escalation...

Christmas Message: Tinubu Urges National Unity and Religious Harmony

President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity and religious harmony in his 2025 Christmas address. While congratulating the Christian community, he highlighted...

Tinubu hails Zulum in Maiduguri, Commissions Key Projects, honours Borno Tradition

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday praised Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for what he described as outstanding, people-focused investments in education,...

Tinubu Draws Red Line for Governors: Implementation LG Autonomy or Face FAAC Sanctions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued his strongest warning yet to state governors, declaring that continued defiance of the Supreme Court judgment granting...

Breaking: Tinubu presents N58.18trn 2026 budget, earmarks N5.41trn for security

President Bola Tinubu has presented N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, earmarking N5.41 trillion for security and defence. Persecondnews reports...