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Hamthel Holdings Chairman, High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu Wins NIOB Award

Hamthel Holdings has received the Appreciation Award from the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) for its outstanding contributions to the construction industry. The award was presented to High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu, Chairman/CEO... Read more »
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Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ 4–1 Triumph Over Gabon, Calls Win ‘True Nigerian Spirit’

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a symbol of Nigeria’s... Read more »
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Senate Takes Historic Step to Overhaul Nigeria’s Armed Forces Act

The Senate, on Thursday, took a historic legislative step toward reforming Nigeria’s military justice system, passing for second reading, a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Armed Forces Act to make... Read more »
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Wike Fires Back at Buratai, Says Ex-Army Chief Lacks Moral Ground to Lecture Him

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday criticised what he called a deliberate misinterpretation of his confrontation with naval personnel led by Lt. A.M. Yerima earlier in the week. Speaking... Read more »
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Kenyan Authorities Arrest Three Nigerian Nationals Over Suspected Cyber Fraud and Immigration Violations

Kenyan security agencies have arrested three Nigerian nationals for alleged cyber fraud and immigration offences following reports of suspicious activity in a residential apartment in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. The suspects — Peter... Read more »
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Conoil and TotalEnergies Sign Landmark Contract, Paving Way for Boost in Nigeria’s Oil Output

In a major boost for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Conoil Producing Limited and TotalEnergies have signed a landmark production contract in Paris, signaling a significant expansion in the country’s hydrocarbon output.... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Youths Hail Tinubu’s Effort to Secure Ike Ekweremadu’s Release

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the recent effort of the Nigerian Government towards the release of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as... Read more »
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Defence Minister, Matawalle Blames Wike for Faceoff with Naval Officer, Says Incident Was ‘Unnecessary and Avoidable’

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the faceoff between the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and a Naval officer, LT A.M Yerima, over a parcel of land in... Read more »
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PANDEF Demands Apology from Nigerian Navy over Wike–Naval Officer Clash

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Nigerian Navy to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, following Wednesday’s... Read more »
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Gbenga Hashim Donates Reusable Pads Worth ₦5 Million to Over 2,000 Girls

A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga -Hashim, has donated reusable sanitary pads worth over ₦5 million to young girls across the North Central. Speaking... Read more »
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My Detention Was a Blessing, I Met Nnamdi Kanu, He’s Not Who I Thought He Was – Atiku

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Isah, has described his time in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) as a “wonderful experience,” saying it... Read more »
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FG Suspends Implementation of 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that it will no longer pursue the planned 15 percent import duty on petroleum products. George Ene-Ita, Director of the Authority’s... Read more »
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Supreme Court Workers Chant “Onyendu Onyendu” As Nnamdi Kanu Submits Letter to CJN, Seeks End to His Terrorism Trial

A viral video has surfaced online showing some workers at the Supreme Court hailing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as he arrived at the... Read more »
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Everything Stopped After He Joined APC — Okwuora Slams Enugu Governor

Prominent activist and social commentator, Okwuora, has raised alarm over what he described as the worsening economic and security situation in Enugu State, declaring that the government has “abandoned the poor masses”... Read more »
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Troops Rescue 74 NYSC Members from Possible Boko Haram Abduction in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along... Read more »
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CAN Dismisses Gumi’s Claim That Christians Are Burying Empty Coffins

The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Northern Nigeria, John Hayab, has slammed Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for claiming he was told Christians in Northern-Central are burying empty coffins... Read more »
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Nigeria Must Not Die — Dino Melaye Laments State of the Nation

Former Senator Dino Melaye has raised alarm over the worsening state of affairs in Nigeria, declaring that the country is heading toward an unprecedented crisis if urgent corrective measures are not taken.... Read more »
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Stand Up Nigeria Says NAFDAC’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Could Destroy Jobs, Harm Economy

The civil society organisation Stand Up Nigeria has criticised the planned ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), warning it... Read more »
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Sowore Alleges Ned Nwoko Married Regina Daniels at 17, Releases Passport as Evidence

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has made explosive allegations against Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, claiming the lawmaker married popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels while she was still a... Read more »
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House of Reps to Probe ₦20 Trillion Worth of Abandoned Federal Properties Nationwide

On the second day of its legislative session, the House of Representatives resolved to constitute an ad hoc committee to investigate federal government–owned abandoned landed properties and buildings across the country, valued... Read more »