Nigeria: Reps Threaten to Compel Boi Appearance in Dfis Probe

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, threatened to invoke its constitutional powers to compel the appearance of the Bank of Industry (BOI) following its failure to honour… Read more »

Nigeria: Cas in Bayelsa Reinforces NAF Presence in Niger Delta, Commission Projects

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on 4 March 2026, undertook a strategic operational visit to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, commissioned key infrastructure… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Promises FCT Indigenous People Cofo On Ancestral Lands

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday promised indigenous communities in the federal capital that they would receive Certificates of Occupancy… Read more »

Nigeria: Saka's Deflected Strike Sends Arsenal 7-Point Clear in Premier League Title Race

Arsenal further solidified their position atop the Premier League on Wednesday night, extending their lead to a commanding seven points thanks to a fortuitous first-half goal from… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Demand Details of Customs, NPA, CBN, Naccima Involvement in Pre-Shipment

The chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on 'Investigation of Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and the Non-Remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds', Hon. Seyi Sowunmi has… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps' Deputy Spokesperson Hails Oyedele's Appointment As Minister of State for Finance

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has lauded the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, saying it would bring… Read more »

Nigeria: Adeyemi Hails New Kogi APC Exco, Commends Governor Ododo

Senator Smart Adeyemi has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Kogi State APC chapter, led by Ezzu Mohmoh, following their successful emergence at the State Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Why Zoning Is Sacrosanct in Nasarawa - APC Chairman

The existing power rotation arrangement in Nasarawa State has helped in entrenching fairness, unity, inclusion, peace and stability in the state political system. Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Reforms Will Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty - Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Tinubu Reaffirms Support As Oyebamiji Pledges Unity, Growth

Ahead of the August 15, 2026 off-cycle governorship election in Osun State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his support for the candidate of the All Progressives… Read more »

Nigeria: Omokri to Hoist Nigerian Flag Atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Rebranding Push

Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has announced plans to attempt the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for the fourth time, saying he will mount the Nigerian flag at the peak as part of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Renews Appointment of NIPSS DG, Omotayo for 4 Years

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Tasks CDs On New Anti-Terror Strategy, Clarifies US Role

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has tasked the Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede and Service Chiefs to device new and implementable strategies… Read more »

Nigeria: Manager Dismisses Divorce Rumours Between Simi Adekunle Gold

The manager of Nigerian singer Simi has dismissed reports circulating online that the artiste and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are heading for a divorce, describing the claim as… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Moves to Tighten CBN Oversight of Fintechs, Target Ponzi Schemes

The Senate on Wednesday consolidated proposed legislation aimed at strengthening the regulatory oversight of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on financial technology (fintech)… Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan - Bwso Distributes 300 Rice Bags to PWD Families in Bauchi

The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has extended its Ramadan humanitarian outreach to Misau and Azare local government areas of Bauchi State, distributing 300 bags of rice… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 82 Lassa Fever Cases, 20 Deaths in One Week

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the country has recorded an increase in Lassa fever infections, with 82 new confirmed cases and 20 deaths… Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Took My Bank Tokens Too' - El-Rufai's Wife Mocks ICPC Over Wiretapping Claim

The wife of former Kaduna State governor Hadiza El-Rufai, has mocked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after allegations that… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC, NOA Launch Nationwide Crackdown On Sachet Alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have commenced a nationwide behavioural change campaign to… Read more »

Nigeria: 1,000 Opposition Members Defect to APC in Gombe

More than 1,000 members and leaders of opposition parties have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State on… Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Defection Hits Gombe As Over 1,000 Opposition Members Join APC

More than 1,000 members and leaders of opposition parties have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. Read more »

Nigeria: Israel-Us/Iran - Police Place Security On High Alert Across Kaduna Over Shi'ites Plan Protest

The Kaduna State Police Command has deployed massive security operatives across the state to tackle any security threat or protest following killing of Iran Supreme leader,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Halts APC State Congress in Ondo, Restrains INEC

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or validating the Ward and Local Government Congresses… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Review of PIA to Address Structural Challenges

The federal government has commenced a review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to address structural and fiscal challenges affecting revenues accruing to the Federation. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Call Me Evangelist Tonto' - As Tonto Dikeh Ditches 'King' Tag

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has ditched the old name tag, King Tonto, and ascribed herself Read more »