Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, from January 19, 2026, following a new government-backed regulatory... Read more »
The pause, set to begin Jan. 21, affects countries including Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, and will continue indefinitely while consular officers review screening procedures. The... Read more »
A controversy has erupted in Nnewi, Anambra State, following the commissioning of the Catholic Cathedral reportedly built with significant contributions from the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, amid claims that his family was... Read more »
Seventeen additional worshippers abducted from the ECWA Church in Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu have been released by their kidnappers following sustained negotiations with their captors. The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association disclosed this... Read more »
The remains of the three Omatu brothers who d!ed in the fire incident that rocked the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, Lagos State, have been laid to rest in... Read more »
Suspected terrorists loyal to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji have attacked Gajit community in Lajinge District of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, injuring at least two persons and abducting... Read more »
Residents of Expoma carry out a solidarity rally reassuring the public that all is well and insecurity has significantly reduced. They also appreciate the governor, stating that kidnapping and other villainous activities... Read more »
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed it has intelligence regarding the recent United States airstrikes that targeted terrorist elements in Sokoto State but has declined to disclose specifics, saying the operation falls... Read more »
The newly appointed General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), the delivery platform(DP)for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilliance and Economic Stimulus Programme NG-CARES,Hon Monday Diamond Ani,... Read more »
Human rights activist and advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu, has publicly responded to allegations leveled against him by social media personality VeryDarkBlackMan (Vincent), accusing the influencer of emotional blackmail, misinformation, and reckless handling of... Read more »
Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, has announced that his ministry will commence Sunday services in Abuja, with a directive not to collect offerings. According to Church Times, Oyedepo... Read more »
Popular journalist and broadcaster Rufai Oseni has reacted strongly to the arrest of over 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were detained after protesting the rising cases of kidnappings... Read more »
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled a new fleet of modern waste management equipment comprising 10 state-of-the-art refuse compactors, seven automated road sweepers, and 200 large-capacity dumpsters, saying it... Read more »
Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately order the release of the international passport of activist and former presidential... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu commiserates withthe Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo. Lucia Onabanjo passed away... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment... Read more »
A police officer and three other individuals have been abducted by suspected bandits along the Gusau–Sokoto highway in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The abduction occurred on Friday at about... Read more »
Nigerian oil firms Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Company have reportedly demanded a refund of $40 million allegedly paid to their legal team following their loss at the Supreme Court in a... Read more »
A moment of celebration turned tense at a cultural event in Awgbu community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when the popular Agaba masquerade suddenly attacked a traditional title holder... Read more »
Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were recently arrested by the Edo State Police following protests over insecurity in the state. While... Read more »