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Blackout Looms as Electricity Workers Mobilise for Nationwide Strike

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has stepped up mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike after its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expired without resolution. In a January 26, 2026... Read more »
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Reps Begin Revenue Audit for 2023–2025 to Boost 2026 Budget

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has flagged off revenue monitoring exercise for the 2023 to 2025 fiscal years, as part of efforts to boost funding for the 2026 budget. Chairman... Read more »
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Deji Adeyanju Accuses Aliko Dangote of Profiting from Iran War Through Fuel Price Hike

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has criticized billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote over the recent hike in petrol pump prices, accusing the Dangote Refinery of exploiting the ongoing crisis in Iran to increase... Read more »
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President Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister of State for Finance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka. Anite-Uzoka will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning,... Read more »
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NBA President Afam Osigwe Urges Governors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling on LGA Funds

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, today called on all state governors who have not complied with Supreme Court rulings to immediately allow local governments access... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Attend APC 2026 Lagos State Congress at Onikan Stadium

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday attended the 2026 state congress of the All Progressives Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan. The event drew... Read more »
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Senate Committee Rescinds Move to Remove CAC Boss After His Appearance

The Senate Committee on Finance has withdrawn its earlier resolution seeking the removal of the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, following his appearance before... Read more »
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ABN TV Director Dismisses Libel Allegations, Defends Coverage of Otti’s Media Chat

The Director of ABN TV, Ifeanyi Okali, has issued a strong public clarification following what he described as a “false, defamatory and malicious” publication authored by one Dodo Okafor. In a detailed... Read more »
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No Nigerian in Iran Has Sought Help Amid Rising Tensions – NiDCOM

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that it has not received any distress signal from Nigerians residing in Iran amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.... Read more »
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Tunji Disu To Be Sworn-In As Inspector-General Of Police Wednesday

Ag. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu will be sworn into office on Wednesday as substantive Inspector General of Police. IGP Disu would be sworn in at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, at... Read more »
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Matawalle Behind Detention of Tinubu’s Alleged Sidechick — Security Sources

Fresh details have emerged regarding the reported arrest and detention of Maryam Bukar, a lady alleged to have had a romantic relationship with President Bola Tinubu Insiders told DAILY NIGERIAN that Ms... Read more »
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DSS Arrests Man Behind Alleged Attempt on Peter Obi in Benin

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man suspected of being behind the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in... Read more »
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Dikko Umaru Radda Nominates Two Commissioners, Appoints New Agency MD

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has nominated Muhammad Sani Ali Ahmad and Mannir Ayuba Sullubawa as commissioners, subject to confirmation by the Katsina State House of Assembly. Suleiman Mohammed Namadi has... Read more »
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Eugene Cheta Epelle Accused of Assaulting Girl Over School Decay Post

The Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Rivers State, Hon. Eugene Cheta Epelle, has been accused of assaulting a young girl named Ogadinma Minnie after she shared photos showing the poor condition of... Read more »
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Fresh Attacks Rock Mansur, Digare, Gwana in Bauchi State

Communities in Mansur, Digare, Gwana, and surrounding areas of Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State are under heavy attacks from armed bandits, forcing hundreds of families to flee. Residents report repeated raids, ambushes, and... Read more »
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Ugo-Ferdinand Ukwueze Hails Nkechinyere Iheoma Mbah Over Education Drive in Igboeze South

The council chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, Barr. Ugo-Ferdinand Ukwueze, has praised the commitment of the wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Iheoma Mbah,... Read more »
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Shock in Izzi Local Government Area as Tenant Abducts Three Children After One Day

There is currently tension in Nwezenyi, Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State after a yet to be identified young lady rented an apartment and kidnapped three children who are... Read more »
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You Don’t Prepare for Exams in One Day — Wike Tackles Kingibe Over Council Election

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, over her comments on the recent council election, insisting that elections are a process... Read more »
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ICPC Alleges Discovery of Sensitive National Security Files in El-Rufai’s Asokoro Home

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has outlined fresh details in its investigation of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying it recovered electronic equipment allegedly capable of... Read more »
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Multipro Warns Nigerians Against Drinking Hypo Bleach Amid Viral Social Media Trend

The manufacturer of Hypo Bleach, Multipro Enterprise Limited, has warned Nigerians against consuming the bleach content for social media trends amid the viral feud involving content creator King Mitchy and Influencer VeryDarkMan.... Read more »