CPPI petitions NASS for electoral act review on political party nomination fees

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — The Citizens Platform for Political Inclusion (CPPI), a coalition of citizens, public policy advocates and democratic governance stakeholder...

Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354bn in 2025 – SMDF

Sector Generated Over ₦108bn for Federation in Two Years, Grew 33.5% in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Min...

Reps seek review of Nigeria–South Africa relations over xenophobic attacks

By Gift ChapiOdekina ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic engagement with South Africa following reports of ...

Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

The Congolese authorities declared a fresh Ebola outbreak on 15 May.

Senate approves N403.1bn Police Trust Fund budgets for 2025, 2026

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. The approved budgets...

Evacuation Flight: 282 Nigerians to arrive from South Africa today

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has announced that the fourth evacuation flight conveying another batch of stranded Nigerians from South Africa is expected...

Police Arrest 23-Year Old Suspect Over Alleged Killing Of Benue Professor, Brother

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Abdullahi Usman, in connection with the killing of a Professor of History at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adas...

France urges calm among fans during World Cup game against Morocco

France has urged its football fans to be responsible as their team prepares to face  African champions Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final, after previo...

Corruption Trial: Court remands ex-CCT chairman in prison

It was alleged that in 2021 he used his wife’s bank account to collect N5.5 million from a contractor engaged to paint the headquarters of the CCT. An Abuja High Court on...

APM Asks APC to Account for Subsidy Removal Proceeds

  The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to provide Nigerians with a comprehen...

Trabzonspor Near Agreement With Wolves For Arokodare

Tolu Arokodare is on the verge of completing a loan move to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor from Wolverhampton Wanderers, reports Completesports.com. According to Turk...

ABSU governing council inaugurates search c’ttee to recruit new VC

By Steve Oko The Governing Council of Abia State University (ABSU), has inaugurated a search team to commence the process of recruiting the institution’s 9th substa...

LP crisis threatens 2027 preparations — Chieftain

The Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, loyal to  the Julius Abure-led faction, Mr Sam Okpala, says the party’s internal leadership crisis has slowed ...

“I No Chop, I No Bath”- Peller Breaks Silence After Release, Shares Ordeal In Detention

Nigerian online streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has opened up about his experience after spending four days in police detention following his a...

“Some Nigerians Suffering At Home Are Better Off Than Those Who Japa”- Daniel Bwala Sparks Debate

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has sparked reactions online after sharing his thoughts on Nigerians who relocated abroad in search of better opportunities. Bwala argued t...

“The Flights Are Not Enough”- Stranded Nigerians Appeal To FG For Urgent Intervention In South Africa

Some Nigerians, including children, have reportedly cried out for urgent assistance after allegedly being left stranded outside the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria, South Af...

“Any Woman Who Does BBL Isn’t Doing It For Her Husband”- GehGeh Weighs In On Uche Ogbodo And Bobby Maris’ Marital Saga

Financial adviser and social commentator GehGeh has shared his views on the recent marital issues between Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo and her estranged husband, Bobby M...

“Even Our Legends’ Wives Are With Younger Men” – Tekno Sparks Reactions

Nigerian singer Tekno has shared his views on modern relationships, claiming that marriages no longer work as they once did and that genuine love has declined in recent y...

Gombe Govt assures support after fire destroys ECWA Church auditorium

By Ben Ngwakwe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has assured the Christian community of its support following the fire that destroyed the multi-million-naira auditorium ...

Idoma Centenary Plus Unveils Talent Hunt, Announces Audition Schedule, Grand Prizes

As part of activities commemorating the Idoma Centenary Plus Celebration, marking more than 100 years since the creation of the Idoma Division, the organisers have launch...

Anambra introduces tax waiver scheme for voluntary asset, income declaration

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has launched the Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), offering taxpayers a limited ...

Oyo Abduction: Terrorists demand release of commanders, threaten to kill captives — Defence Minister

“For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make ...

Ondo SUBEB Ignored Audit Queries, Legislative Directives, Failed To Produce Contract Records For Five Years –Auditor-General

#AriseNewsTownhall: State Police Not Competing With Federal, Other Security Agencies, Says Gen Irabor

Alex Enumah in Abuja A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has stated that the proposed state police is not going to be competing with that of the ...