Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following widespread backlash from the public and civil rights advocates. The governor had earlier instructed... Read more »
Former Lawmakers elected on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change have pledged their support for President Bola Tinubu. The former lawmakers said they are committed to the reelection of President Tinubu... Read more »
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of recirculating old videos on social media aimed at tarnishing the image of the Police institution and undermining national... Read more »
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed legendary Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the... Read more »
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Police Command is investigating an alleged assault involving Oscar Ilochi, a male resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, accused of molesting Ebunoluwa, the sister of President Bola Ahmed... Read more »
Ebele Iyiegbu, wife of popular businessman Obi Cubana, has finally broken her silence following recent online speculations surrounding the next-of-kin saga involving her family. In a statement shared via social media, Ebele... Read more »
If charity, as they say, begins at home, then accountability as a governance virtue must also be shown first at home before being trumpeted to the world. Since last month, when his... Read more »
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a notorious armed robbery suspect, Halifa Baba-Beru, during an operation by its patrol team. The suspect, identified as a resident of Gwammaja... Read more »
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, withdrawing all meteorological services nationwide. Our correspondent observed that the strike officially began at 7:00 a.m., with NiMet staff and... Read more »
A group of children in Lagos were seen singing a warm welcome to Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, following his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chanting, “Welcome to... Read more »
Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, will be extradited to Nigeria following a Finnish court ruling on April 18, 2025. According to Daily Times, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti approved... Read more »
Fresh condemnation has trailed the sudden closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced that there is a significant rupture in the... Read more »
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveler, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi... Read more »
Concerns over press freedom in Ethiopia have been reignited following police raids on the offices of Addis Standard, a privately owned news outlet, and the home of one of its employees. The... Read more »
Bayelsa State government has reaffirmed its commitment towards supporting research activities in tertiary educational institutions to promote innovation and trado-medical health practices in the state. The state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,... Read more »
Tesla owner, Elon Musk, has announced plans to scale back his involvement in United States President Donald Trump’s administration, following a sharp downturn in Tesla’s financial performance. The electric carmaker reported a... Read more »
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, to 3.0 for 2025 and 2.7 for 2026 as global uncertainties grow and sustained weaknesses in... Read more »
Nigeria is on track to become a net petroleum exporter within two years, driven by a surge in local refining capacity, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria... Read more »
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue generation of ₦1.75 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, surpassing its quarterly target by ₦106.5 billion and marking a 29.96 per... Read more »
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed that the 2024 oil licensing round was conducted with fairness, openness, and inclusivity at its core. Chairman 2024 Bid Round Committee, NUPRC, Bashiru... Read more »