A new study of senior officials across Nigeria’s federal ministries and the National Assembly has found that policymakers with doctorate degrees are significantly more likely […]
Month: May 2026
INEC records 106, 074 new voter registrations in Nasarawa
By Sunday John The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 106,074 new voters were registered in Nasarawa State during the second phase of […]
Africa loses $89bn annually to illicit financial flows – Tax experts
The experts recommend solutions such as prioritising global tax reforms, information sharing, and tax transparency against illicit financial flows. Experts from the West African Tax […]
Max Air confirms engine-related anomaly after Abuja–Katsina flight returns mid-air
Max Air says its Abuja–Katsina flight returned to Abuja shortly after takeoff on Monday after the crew detected an engine-related indication, following passenger’s accounts describing […]
Eight die in Benue cult violence
At least eight people were reportedly killed in a suspected cult-related attack along Aliade Street in Makurdi, Benue State, after armed assailants stormed a residential […]
Repentant Terrorists Won’t Go Back To The Bush Cos They Swore To Quran – Borno Govt
The Borno State Government has allayed the fears that many repentant terrorists reintegrated into society after the rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme will go back into […]
Iran sends chilling message to Karoline Leavitt after birth of baby – 'Stained with blood'
Iran has upped its sabre-rattling.
Police launch probe into destruction of campaign billboards in Osun
The probe comes just days after Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign organisation raised the alarm over the destruction of its billboards in the state. […]
We’ll continue to award projects to Julius Berger – Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to awarding more construction projects to leading engineering firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, […]
Trump-Xi Jinping meet: Trade, rare earth, and Iran tensions to dominate US-China talks
1 / 10 US President Donald Trump will travel to China from May 13 to 15 for crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in […]
Nigeria, Jordan Sign Defence Cooperation, Intelligence Sharing Agreement
Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between both countries. […]
Max Air flight makes emergency return to Abuja after takeoff
Passengers aboard a Max Air flight from Abuja to Katsina on Monday evening recounted moments of panic after the aircraft reportedly developed a technical fault […]
2027: APC vows credible primaries, threatens sanctions for misconduct
The APC national chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, said the party has built a reputation as a nationally accepted and organised political platform and would not allow […]
Maintain Discipline, Embrace Peaceful Primaries or Face Sanctions, Yilwatda Warns APC Aspirants
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on all aspirants seeking elective positions on the platform of […]
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Partnership With Dangote Group On Africa Investments
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has held a high-level meeting with Nicolai Tangen, the Chief Executive Officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, […]
‘Coup’: I took money for prayers but warned plotters they would fail – Cleric
Sani Abdulkadir, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has admitted in court that he received money to pray for the success of an alleged coup plot against […]
Archaeology breakthrough as lost biblical town where 'Jesus performed miracles' discovered
Archaeologists working along the shores of the Sea of Galilee believe they may have found the long-lost biblical town of Bethsaida, a village closely linked […]
Trump-Xi Jinping meet: US president heads to China amid tensions over trade, Taiwan and Iran ties
2 min readUpdated: May 12, 2026 03:53 PM IST US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to China is being closely watched in Washington’s political and […]
Police, Military Commences Clearance Operation On Planted IEDs
A joint security taskforce comprising of Police EOD-CBRN , VCRU, and the Military have commenced clearance operations of planted Improvised Explosives Device (IEDs) in Zamfara […]
UAE's biggest gas plant hit by Iran attacks may not fully recover before 2027: Report
A major gas processing plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) damaged during Iranian attacks earlier this year is unlikely to be fully repaired before […]