Nigeria: Tinubu Has Been Fair to All Sections of Nigeria - Govt

In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Reject Rivers Local Government Election Results', Atiku Tells Opposition Parties

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned Saturday's local government elections in Rivers State, describing the exercise as "an awful absurdity" and urging opposition… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Group Mourns Phyna's Sister, Says India Treatment Was Arranged Before Her Death

The Dangote Group has expressed sadness over the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, who died weeks after a road accident involving one of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kate Henshaw, Wanni, Other Celebrities Mourn With Phyna Over Sister's Death

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, reality TV star Wanni, and several other celebrities have expressed their condolences to Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, following the… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy My Number One Artiste in Nigeria - 2Face

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has named Burna Boy as his leading artiste in Nigeria at the moment. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts 104,900 Tramadol Capsules Bound for Terrorists

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 104,900 tramadol capsules meant for insurgents at the Abuja/Kaduna tollgate in Kaduna state. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Didn't Know Who Peter Obi Was', Morayo Afolabi-Brown Speaks On Past Criticisms

Former Your View host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has admitted that her past comments about Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, were made… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Govt Approves ₦20m for Each LG to Renovate Graveyards

Katsina State Government has approved ₦20 million for each Local Government to renovate graveyards in its area. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Urges States to Emulate Imo On N104,000 Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal and other state governments to emulate Imo State in implementing the N104,000 minimum wage for workers in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Group, Ethiopia Sign Deal to Build $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant

The Ethiopian government said it has signed a $2.5 billion fertiliser complex shareholder investment agreement with Dangote Group. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Raises Passport Fees to N100,000, N200,000 Effective Sept 1

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced an upward review of fees for the Nigerian standard passport, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - I'm Not Leaving NNPP, but Open for Discussions - Kwankwaso

ABUJA--AHEAD of the 2027 elections, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that he has no plans to dump his party… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Should Anchor Economic Growth On Productivity, Not Inflation - NESG

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, has called on the Federal Government to anchor its economic growth objectives on productivity and not inflation. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima, Edun, Cardoso Push Risk Management for Economic Growth

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Finance Minister Wale Edun, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso have urged Nigerians to embrace risk management as a national… Read more »

Nigeria: Leadership Crisis Erupts in Lagos TUC Over Alleged Govt Interference

The Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has been thrown into chaos after angry delegates shut down proceedings at the union's First Quadrilateral State… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Dismisses Claims of Irregularities in Osun Voter Pre-Registration Figures

ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has debunked allegations that the number of online pre-registrants in Osun State "defies historical patterns and… Read more »

Nigeria: We're Ready to Help INEC Address Voter Registration Disparities - Forensic Experts

ABUJA -- The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria has pledged support to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in tackling… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 50 Bandits in Niger, Rescue Abducted Victims

MINNA -- Security operatives, including the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS), have killed no fewer than 50 bandits in Niger State and rescued several… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Assures Nigerians of Speedy Passport Process After Fee Increment

The Federal Government states that plans are underway to ensure that the processing time for Nigerian passports does not exceed one week after the application is submitted. Read more »

Nigeria: We Are Stepping Up Operations to Improve Security in Nigeria - Army Chief

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the Army under his leadership will intensify operations to further secure Katsina… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Raises Passport Fees, Effective September 1

ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of fees for the Nigerian standard passport, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1,… Read more »

Nigeria: Lecturers Can't Afford New Passport Fees - Nigerians Fume As Govt Hikes Charges Again

In a fresh blow to the travelling ambitions of many Nigerians, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new hike in passport application fees, set to take effect on… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Resolving ASUU Issues Permanently

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a sustainable and… Read more »

Nigeria: Give Us Our Entitlements, Not Loans, Taraba Varsity ASUU Tells Govt

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Wukari (FUW) branch, has demanded the immediate payment of their accumulated entitlements, rejecting the Federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Yet to Commence Work On Ukwa Seaport Project - Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has stated the reasons why the work on the Ukwa seaport project, proposed to be built in Ukwa land by his administration, has yet to commence. Read more »