The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reiterated that the Federal Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted victims, stressing that military pressure and intelligence-led operations... Read more »
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah... Read more »
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has addressed Wizkid fans over the “Big Bird” nickname controversy, insisting the nickname belongs to him and urging Wizkid to come up with his own original name. “If... Read more »
Ganiyu Oyedepo, a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), popularly known as Koko Zaria, has accused his former boss, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, of having affairs with... Read more »
Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned to March 10, to commence hearing in a N1. 2 billion civil rights suitagainst the Inspector General (IG) of Police,... Read more »
A Kano State High Court has refused an application by the state government seeking the arrest of a former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over his alleged role in the... Read more »
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of buildings identified as criminal hideouts in Sambell community, Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, following intelligence reports linking the area to persistent... Read more »
A young Nigerian girl, Anu Adeleke, has publicly appealed to popular singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to undergo a DNA test to confirm their biological relationship. In a heartfelt post... Read more »
The federal government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a turning point in the effort to restore stability, trust, and quality in Nigeria’s... Read more »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned a substantial portion of funds lost to an alleged petroleum products scam, handing over a bank draft of N64.8 million to a 59-year-old... Read more »
Nigerian singer, Davido, has lost a $50,000 (₦72 million) bet after the Super Eagles failed to defeat Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Before the match,... Read more »
Nollywood actress Georgina Onuoha has raised alarm over what she described as the infiltration of May Yul-Edochie’s support base by malicious individuals using the name “May Nation” to issue threats, spread hate,... Read more »
The Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has announced a sweeping ban on hard drugs, cultism, gun violence, and other criminal activities as part of efforts to... Read more »
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government over the reported engagement of a United States lobbying firm, DCI Group, at the cost of $9 million, describing the contract as... Read more »
The Yobe government on Wednesday said it paid N15.4 billion to clear the backlog of gratuities of the state and local government retirees. Baba Wali, the secretary to the state government, disclosed... Read more »
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised the Super Eagles for their resilience and determination following their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a dramatic semi-final... Read more »
Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced that he will fulfill his pledge of rewarding the Super Eagles with $500,000 despite the team’s defeat to Morocco in the semi-final of... Read more »
A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband and his alleged lover in Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The... Read more »
A fire outbreak on Wednesday gutted a house used for selling foams along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, causing panic among residents as the flames spread... Read more »
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 »