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Bauchi Governor Appoints 168 New Aides

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has brought in 168 new aides as part of his plan to strengthen his government and include more voices in leadership. The announcement was made on... Read more »
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Kanu’s Trial Begins as FG Witnesses Testify Behind Screen

The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed On Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a fresh development. The Federal Government, through... Read more »
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Court Grants FG Permission to Shield Witnesses in Nnamdi Kanu Terrorism Trial

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to testify behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the Biafra... Read more »
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Russia To Support Nigeria In Anti Terrorism Fight

Russian military officials on Monday visited Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in Abuja, where they shared plans to support Nigeria in fighting terrorism. The meeting was led by Lieutenant... Read more »
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Borno Governor Zulum Announces Resettlement of 300,000 Repentant Boko Haram Members

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed that over 300,000 repentant Boko Haram members have been successfully reintegrated into society over the past three years. Zulum shared this information while hosting... Read more »
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Abuja Court With Legal Heavyweights for Trial Continuation

The IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu stormed the court with six Senior Advocate Of Nigeria(SAN) led by Kanu Agabi(SAN), thirteen powerful lawyers, traditional rulers and well wishers, both foreign and local. Details shortly… Read more »
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Boko Haram Kill Seven, Injure Dozens During Funeral in Borno Community

Suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack on Kopl village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring many others. The... Read more »
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Spain Declares State of Emergency Amid Nationwide Blackout and Public Chaos

Spain has declared a state of emergency after a nationwide power blackout hit the nation, leaving roads gridlocked and prompting people into panic-buying. The country’s Interior Ministry confirmed the new development in... Read more »
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Indian Authorities Arrest Nigerian Drug Suspect After Year-Long Manhunt

Indian authorities have arrested Nigerian national Ezeonyili Franklin Uchenna, also known as Kaleshi, after he evaded capture for over a year in connection with drug trafficking. According to the Times of India,... Read more »
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Confusion Surrounds Alleged Resignation, Whereabouts of Niger State Deputy Governortal

There is growing confusion regarding the alleged resignation of Niger State Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, and his reported absence from his official residence. Rumors have been circulating since the weekend, suggesting that... Read more »
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Trump Wants English Proficiency Requirement for US Truck Drivers

US President, Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order requiring truck drivers to speak English and pass literacy tests to improve road safety. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt explained... Read more »
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Construction Costs to Drop with Tax Reform Bills

CHAIRMAN of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the recently signed tax reform bills included provisions that would lower the cost of building... Read more »
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Contracts Awarded to Tackle Flooding on Lagos Island

FOR the purpose of regeneration, the Lagos State Government said it has awarded contracts to deflood the entire Lagos Island. Parts of the areas to be deflooded, according to the Commissioner for... Read more »
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Dangote Refinery’s Proposed Gantry Gets Physical Planning Clearance

LAGOS State Government through the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, has advised Dangote Refinery on the application of integrated transportation planning and the maintenance of physical planning... Read more »
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Farm Worker Remanded for Alleged Murder of Employer’s Husband in Ondo

A Magistrate Court in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a farm worker, John Odah, for allegedly killing his employer’s husband with a machete. Odah was arrested by the Ondo... Read more »
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Why children shouldn’t be exposed to firewood smoke, says pulmonologists

To protect children from developing chronic non-infectious diseases, such as asthma, pneumonia and other allergic conditions, chest doctors have urged parents to keep them away from firewood flames. The experts noted that... Read more »
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REA Collaborates with 9 Firms to Increase Energy Access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Monday signed grant agreements with nine renewable energy companies to provide electricity access to 17.5 million Nigerians. The companies are, Privida Power Limited, Baobab Plus, Salpha... Read more »
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Final Dividend of 40 Kobo Approved for May & Baker

May & Baker Nigeria Plc has declared a dividend of 40k for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. The company disclosed this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on... Read more »
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JUST IN: EFCC arrests wanted socialite Achimugu at Abuja airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arrested businesswoman Aisha Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered that Achimugu was arrested around 5am shortly after her return... Read more »
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Okpebholo suspends primary healthcare agency boss over financial infractions

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Executive Secretary of Edo Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Caulson Oahimire, over alleged financial infractions. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary... Read more »