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Electrifying Keke is the Solution to Nigeria’s Rising Transport Cost – Prof. Azubogu Tells Govt

The Federal and State Governments, as well as the organised private sector, have been urged to fund the commercial conversion of auto rickshaws popularly known as Keke Napep, from its present Internal... Read more »
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An Open Letter To Senator Kelvin Chukwu

AN OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR KELVIN CHUKWUFrom: Prince Maxwell Ozoemena Nnamani(Ozor Ebube Chukwu Uzo 1 na Nkanu) ⸻ Distinguished Senator, I greet you, not as a stranger, but as a son of... Read more »
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Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy, Says NYCN

The Lagos chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria has hailed the Dangote Refinery for its role in strengthening Nigeria’s economy. According to a statement released on Tuesday signed by its... Read more »
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INEC Unveils Plans for New Election Result Review Regulations

The Independent National Electoral Commission is planning to issue a supplementary document to its 2022 Regulations and Guidelines, to clarify procedures for reviewing election results, particularly under Section 65 of the Electoral... Read more »
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Niger Delta Youths Defend Ogbuku, Dismiss Allegations of Jonathan Link

There is a high suspicion that some persons believed to be political foes of the managing director of NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, have initiated a media campaign aimed at rubbishing the commission’s... Read more »
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BDC operator narrates role in N3.4bn cybercrime, money laundering trial

A Bureau De Change operator, Mr Al-Hassan Garba, on Tuesday, narrated before the Federal High Court in Lagos, how he helped convert cryptocurrency into naira and paid the proceeds into the account... Read more »
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2027 Coalition Adopts ADC, Names Mark, Aregbesola, Chairman, Secretary

The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections is taking shape as the Atiku-led Coalition has officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the polls. In a... Read more »
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Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanian National, Cautions Against Fraudulent Travel Offers

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, in close collaboration with police operatives of the FCT Command, has successfully rescued Sammed Iddrisu, a Ghanaian citizen who was... Read more »
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No Land Gifted to Wike’s Children, SSA Olayinka Debunks Viral Report

 Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming the Minister allocated 2,082 hectares of land in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts to his children. ... Read more »
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Linc Edochie’s Ex, Yinka, Issues Stern Warning to Actress Rita Edochie Over Alleged Online Bullying

In a dramatic turn of events, Yinka, the ex-partner of Nollywood actor Linc Edochie, has publicly called out veteran actress Rita Edochie, warning her to stop what she described as bullying and... Read more »
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AMCON Ex-Director Denies Signing Arik Air Loan Deal ‎

‎The third prosecution witness, PW3, Abbas Jega, a former Executive Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), on Tuesday told the court that he was not among the signatories to... Read more »
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Tinubu Appoints Al-Makura As New UBEC Board Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, as the new Chairman of the Governing Board for the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The... Read more »
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Lagos partners African Cultural Festival to boost tourism

The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the African Cultural Festival ahead of its 2025 edition. Speaking on the initiative in a statement on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to... Read more »
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Olunloyo: Reverse your decision, Ibadan poly alumni beg Makinde

The Alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to rescind his earlier decision on renaming the institution after the late former Governor of the state,... Read more »
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Lagos assembly summons AG over delayed implementation of LG law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the State’s Attorney General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), and Solicitor General, Oyenuga Olanrewaju, to appear before a joint committee, following a contentious letter from the... Read more »
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NISO begins grid digitisation drive, partners Huawei for smarter power

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has announced the commencement of a wide-scale digital automation project aimed at improving the stability, reliability, and efficiency of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. Speaking at the official... Read more »
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Mbah Breaks 19-Year Jinx as ESUT Inducts 70 Pioneer Nursing Graduates

In what has been described as a historic and emotional moment, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Tuesday inducted 70 pioneer graduates of its Department of Nursing Sciences... Read more »
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Nigeria Aims for Self-Reliance as Edun Calls for Global Financial Reform

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday, delivered a national statement at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, Spain, outlining... Read more »
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Military Troops Return Victorious After Fierce Clash With Terrorists in Southern Lake Chad

Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have returned to base in high spirits following a successful counter-terrorism operation near the Nigeria–Cameroon border. According... Read more »
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Reps Launch Probe Into Nigeria’s €1.1m Debt to OACPS

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate Nigeria’s outstanding debt of €1,119,979.86 to the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS). This followed a motion by Deputy Chief Whip, Hon.... Read more »