The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched nationwide surveillance following the reported outbreak of a Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship […]
Month: May 2026
Bianca Ojukwu Officially Resumes as Foreign Affairs Minister Pledges Citizen Diplomacy
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has officially resumed her duty as the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Friday, following her elevation by President Bola Tinubu. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who […]
JUST IN: 18 APC Governors Pass Vote of Confidence in Uzodinma as PGF Chairman
18 under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have passed a vote of Confidence in Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as Chairman of the Progressive Governors […]
Lagos Assembly Moves to Harmonise Taxes, Stop Union Levy Collections
A bill seeking to harmonise taxes and eliminate the collection of levies by unions and other unauthorised groups in Lagos State is currently being considered […]
ADC faults indefinite adjournment of leadership dispute suit
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal high court over the indefinite adjournment of the suit bordering on the party’s leadership dispute. The […]
JUST IN: Delta Governor Oborevwori Reshuffles Cabinet After Commissioners Resign
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a minor reshuffle in the state executive council following the resignation of two commissioners seeking elective positions ahead […]
Court Adjourns Case Challenging Mark-led ADC Leadership Indefinitely
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday again adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by an African Democratic Congress chieftain, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the […]
Fulani Ethnic Militia Kill Eight in Kogi North-Central Villages
‘Ebeje in Kogi State is under siege. Fulani terrorists killed 8 residents so far,’ activist Austin Okai said, as Fulani Ethnic Militia attacks leave villages […]
Nigeria’s power plants operated at 31% capacity in April — NERC
The April data reinforce the longstanding structural challenge in Nigeria’s electricity sector, where installed generation capacity remains significantly higher than the actual available and dispatchable […]
AGF warns that Nigeria may reject delayed World Bank loans
Accountant-General says prolonged approval and disbursement timelines could affect Nigeria’s willingness to proceed with World Bank loan arrangements. Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen […]
Apply now: FCMB Opens ₦5 Million Zero-Interest Loan for Female Entrepreneurs
Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria can now apply for up to ₦5 million in zero-interest business funding through the FCMB SheVentures programme aimed at supporting women-led […]
2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims begin journey from Madinah to Makkah
The 2026 Hajj pilgrimage is in full swing for Nigerian pilgrims, as they have officially begun their journey from Madinah to Makkah. According to the […]
IMF approves $1.2 bn loan for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved $1.2 billion for Pakistan under two separate ongoing financing arrangements. The fund agreed in September 2024 to […]
FCTA Embarks On Free Medical Outreach For Workers
By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja In a step aimed at celebrating this year’s Workers Day, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has organised free medical outreach […]
Atiku Demands Suspension Of NNPC Refinery Deal With Chinese Firms
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of a Technical Equity Partnership involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Witness details property purchase in former Governor Yahaya Bello’s EFCC trial
The witness said he conducted due diligence on the property as requested and was notified on Friday. A prosecution witness revealed at the FCT High […]
Trump releases previously classified UFO files
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien and extraterrestrial life […]
FirstHoldCo targets ₦1tn capital base in aggressive balance sheet push
Under Mr Otedola’s chairmanship of FirstHoldCo, the group has tightened internal prudential standards and appointed new boards for non-banking subsidiaries to enhance corporate governance. FirstHoldCo […]
Police, JAMB Smash Tech-Driven UTME Fraud Syndicate in Delta
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of […]
“Notorious bandits learned from Evans the kidnapper” – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that bandits operating in various communities in the Northern region learned their acts from the billionaire kidnapper, […]