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FG Unveils ‘Project BRIDGE’ to Digitise Police Stations Nationwide

The Federal Government (FG) has announced a major step toward modernising Nigeria’s security infrastructure with plans to digitise police stations across the country through a new connectivity initiative. Minister of Communications, Innovation... Read more »
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Customs Intercepts 90,000 Bottles of Illicit Drugs, Seizes Endangered Wildlife in Maiduguri

The Nigeria Customs Service, Borno Yobe Area Command, has intercepted 180 bags of psychoactive substances and a consignment of endangered wildlife in separate operations along Kano Road in Maiduguri. Customs Area Controller,... Read more »
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Rectal Cancer Deaths Surge Among Young Adults, Experts Call It a Growing Medical Crisis

Deaths from rectal cancer are rising fast among people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, according to new data highlighted by NBC News, and the trend is getting worse, not better. From... Read more »
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CBN, NFIU Strengthen Collaboration on Financial Intelligence and AML/CFT Framework

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, received the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Abubakar Bakari,... Read more »
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Sanusi Lamido Demands Answers Over Continued Loans After Subsidy Removal

The Emir of Kano State and former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning why the country continues to borrow despite the removal of... Read more »
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BREAKING: Former Reps Member, Hon. Vincent Ofumelu Under Fire Over Alleged Fake Employment Letters

There is growing tension in Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency as former House of Representatives member, Hon. Vincent Ofumelu, who is also a 2027 aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has come under... Read more »
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Xenophobia Concerns Rise In South Africa Amid Viral Looting Video And Public Tension

Public concern is growing in South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic tensions and viral footage showing chaotic scenes involving the looting of goods from a delivery truck in a populated area.... Read more »
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Over 400 Hostages Remain After Boko Haram Deadline Expires in Borno State Crisis

A tense humanitarian situation is unfolding in northeastern Nigeria following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum issued by Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, a faction of Boko Haram, amid the abduction of hundreds... Read more »
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Akpabio Backs Tinubu’s $516m Loan Request, Defends Borrowing for Infrastructure

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the Federal Government’s plan to secure a fresh $516 million loan, stating that borrowing for infrastructure development remains a viable strategy for economic growth. Akpabio made... Read more »
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“₦3,750 to ₦61,350” —Nigerian Reacts to Rising Fuel Costs Under Tinubu

A Nigerian man has stirred widespread reactions on social media after highlighting the steady increase in the cost of filling a car fuel tank across different administrations, culminating in the current economic... Read more »
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Adebayo Adelabu Declares Interest in 2027 Gubernatorial Race

Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially revealed that his resignation from the Federal Executive Council was driven by his ambition to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election. In a statement addressing... Read more »
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EFCC Witness Details Alleged ₦80.2bn Fraud Linked to Yahaya Bello Associate in Court Testimony

The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Thursday, April 23, 2026, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness giving... Read more »
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Troops Restore Peace as Mansur Residents Return Home After Months of Displacement in Bauchi

Residents of Mansur in Alkeleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State have returned to their homes after months of displacement, following a successful military clearance operation that restored calm to the community.... Read more »
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Senate Screens Amina Gamawa for RMAFC Commissioner Role

The Senate on Thursday screened Hajiya Amina Ibrahim Gamawa following her nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), representing Bauchi... Read more »
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Customs Moves to Tighten Excise Compliance in Kano as Edelduok Meets Stakeholders

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, intensified efforts to strengthen excise administration and improve compliance in Kano as the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Excise, Free... Read more »
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FG Adopts OKOBI Initiative to Boost Grassroots Enterprise Development — Uzodimma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has announced that the Federal Government has adopted the state’s “One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI)” as part of efforts to expand grassroots economic development and job... Read more »
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BREAKING: Another Child Dumped at Pastor Chibuzor’s Gate in Rivers

A cleric, Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has raised alarm after another child was reportedly abandoned at his residence on April 23, 2026. According to him, the incident occurred earlier in the day when... Read more »
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NAF Strengthens Airpower Sustainment with AFCOL Logistics Training Initiative

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken a significant step toward enhancing its operational sustainment capacity with the inauguration of trainees for Basic Catering Course 6/2026 at the Nigerian Air Force College... Read more »
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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: Judgment Date Set for Saleh Mamman

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, April 23, 2026 slated June 9, 2026 for judgment in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman... Read more »
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Troops Intercept 23 Jerrycans of Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a large quantity of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a night patrol in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said the... Read more »