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Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Shrinks to $535,823 as NEC Approves $1 Trillion Economy Plan

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), a five-year strategy to fast-track Nigeria’s growth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Vice President Kashim Shettima said... Read more »
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Soldier Killed, Several Injured in IED Blast Near N’guigmi

A Nigerien military vehicle jumped on an improvised explosive device (EEI) off N’guigmi locality in the southeast of the country, local security sources have learned. The blast has claimed the life of... Read more »
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Customs Intercepts N48.5m Cannabis Consignment in Kaduna, Hands Over Suspect to NDLEA

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ in Kaduna successfully intercepted a significant contraband shipment. Acting on credible intelligence the team stopped a vehicle along the Zaria Flyover on the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.... Read more »
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Peter Obi Slams Passport Fee Hike, Calls It a Burden On Nigerians

A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s latest increase in Nigerian passport fees, describing it as yet another burden on struggling citizens. The Nigeria Immigration Service on Thursday... Read more »
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Young Man Beaten to Death by Vigilante Group in Enugu Over False Theft Allegation

A tragic incident has rocked the Amagu Iwollo Oghe community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, where members of the Neighbourhood Watch have allegedly beaten a young man, Mr. Nosike... Read more »
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FG Demolishes Alleged Hideout of Ndi Aka Odo Commander in South East

The Federal Government has demolished a property allegedly linked to Mr. Ebuka, identified as a commander of the anti-touting squad, Ndi Aka Odo. According to security officials, the property was suspected to... Read more »
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Awka North Mayor, Hon. ThankGod Anago Wins NUJ’s 2025 Most Outstanding Mayor Award

The Mayor of Awka North Local Government Area, Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, has been honoured with the 2025 Most Outstanding Mayor Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council.... Read more »
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Gov Bago, Senator Sani Musa Go on Their Knees Before President Tinubu (Photos)

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago And Senator Sani Musa On Their Knees As They Visit President Tinubu. Read more »
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Lagos State Govt Vows Justice After Viral Assault on VIO Officers

The Lagos state Ministry of Transportation has reacted to the viral video where Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) were viciously ass@ulted while executing their lawful mandate by some motorists sometime this week. In... Read more »
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UNIBEN restricts use of facilities for politics, union events

The management of the University of Benin has prohibited the use of its facilities for political or union-related activities across its Ugbowo and Ekhewan campuses. In a statement issued on Thursday by... Read more »
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President Inaugurates Development Commissions Across All Regions, Ondo Representative Pledges All-Round Development

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated members of the newly established regional Development Commissions, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to balanced growth and inclusive governance across the country. The inauguration, held at... Read more »
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FG moves to end misuse of police escorts by VIPs — Bala-Usman

The Federal Government has vowed to end the misuse of police and other security personnel by Very Important Persons, insisting that elite protection should no longer come at the expense of national... Read more »
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ADC to INEC: How did Osun register more voters in seven days than four years?

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of releasing “statistically implausible” figures from the first week of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, specifically questioning how... Read more »
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FG targets one-week passport delivery, vows to end racketeering

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that passports will now be delivered within one week of enrolment, following sweeping reforms in the issuance process. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the... Read more »
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“We have no deal with you”. Education Minister tells ASUU

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has denied claims that the government signed agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, insisting that the documents being referenced were merely proposals. Alausa... Read more »
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I’ll restore Nigeria’s pride, dignity, Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is committed to restoring Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage, following his engagements in Japan and Brazil. In a post shared on X ... Read more »
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Tinubu approved lifetime salary for retiring senior officers – Interior minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a policy that will provide lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above.... Read more »

Ondo Pastor, Wife Nabbed for Staging Kidnapping, Demanding ₦10m Ransom

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a bizarre case of self-kidnapping involving a 62-year-old pastor, Sanmori Olubumi Joshua, and his 42-year-old wife, Mrs. Sanmori Taiwo, who allegedly conspired to fake her... Read more »
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Notorious Kaduna Thug, Habu Dan Damisa, Dies

Reports from Kaduna State indicate that a notorious thug, popularly known as Habu Dan Damisa, has died. The death of the young man, a resident of Tudun Wada area of Kaduna, occurred... Read more »
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BREAKING: Amotekun Patrol Vehicle Goes Up in Flames at Mokola, Ibadan

A patrol vehicle belonging to the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has reportedly caught fire at Mokola area of Ibadan. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but... Read more »