Russia has accused France of escalating terrorism in Africa, identifying its overthrow of the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 as the “starting point.” Moscow said the “tragedy” backfired and affected... Read more »
The African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s recently introduced tax laws, citing alterations of key provisions that were not part of the original legislation approved by the... Read more »
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday re-elected Ahmed Ajujia as its national chairman. Mr Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s national convention in Abuja. The convention,... Read more »
The Onishe of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, High Chief James Asika Onwordi Ibori Ubulu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for restoring Nigeria’s old glory. He attributes the influx of Nigerians and non-Nigerians into the... Read more »
The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through third reading ahead of the 2027 general election, introducing stiffer penalties for electoral offences. The bill prescribes a 10-year... Read more »
Godwin Obaseki, former governor of Edo State, has warned that politicians who use power for personal gain rather than public service will face divine punishment. In a video shared on his official... Read more »
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that his children are being deliberately denied... Read more »
CWAY Food and Beverages Limited, a leading FMCG company, is excited to announce the launch of its newest product Cappuccino Milk Drink. A rich, filling and refreshing beverage, Cappuccino Milk Drink is... Read more »
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to around ₦835 per litre in major cities, marking the third... Read more »
A fire has broken out at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Abuja. Emergency responders, including firefighters, have been deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. The cause of... Read more »
Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday appealed to the Nigerian Army to intensify efforts at preventing the infiltration of bandits into the state from neighbouring Kwara. Adeleke made the appeal while speaking... Read more »
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed that two people were killed during an armed robbery attack along Gadar Bala, Doma-Yelwa road on Wednesday night. Akelicious gathered from sources that, a 911... Read more »
Nigerian senators on Friday received $50,000, while their counterparts at the House of Representatives collected $30,000 in bribes, for stalling a planned protest to halt the passing of the 2026 budget and... Read more »
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has clarified that his recent visit to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at Sokoto Correctional Centre, was not motivated by political... Read more »
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States. While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and... Read more »
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday said only a fool hell-bent on dying will dare contest against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The vice-president made this statement on Friday at... Read more »
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination fees for 148 inmates across correctional centres in Anambra State... Read more »
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and seized 20 diverted transit containers with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N769.53 million in the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, between the second and... Read more »
Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force intercepted two pickup vans conveying assorted items suspected to be logistics supplies for the Islamic State West... Read more »
Eleven Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots have departed Burkina Faso and arrived safely in Ghana on their way to Portugal for a scheduled flight maintenance mission, following diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and... Read more »