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INEC Opens Recruitment of Ad Hoc Staff for 2026 Osun Guber Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the recruitment of ad hoc personnel for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, inviting […]
FG Launches Digital Education Platform to Track Schools, Learners Nationwide
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to launch a Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), a nationwide digital platform designed to track every school […]
Democratic House Leader Jeffries says ‘full unclassified briefing’ on US-Iran talks necessary
Iran is in a stronger position relative to the US than it was before US President Donald Trump’s “reckless and costly war,” House Minority Leader […]
“$2.96bn, €200m, ₦215bn Approved” — FEC Backs CNG, Agriculture, Power, Highway, MSME Financing, Moves Against Unfair Fuel Pricing
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved financing packages totalling about $2.96 billion, €200 million and ₦215 billion to accelerate investments in transportation, agriculture, power, […]
“₦4.26tn Infrastructure Push” — FEC Approves Major Road, Maritime And Aviation Projects, Including ₦1.83tn Niger Highway
… Works Ministry secures about ₦3.94tn for highways, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway concession … Council okays ₦286bn maritime projects, ₦34.4bn Gboko airstrip The Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]
“Access Granted”—Peter Obi’s Name Others Now On INEC Portal Says NDC Leader
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has announced that the party has uploaded the name of its presidential candidate, […]
“Presidential Visit Will Be Possible” — Nigeria’s U.S. Ambassador Hopes To Receive Tinubu In Washington, Urges Nigerians To Obey Visa Rules
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Lateef Kayode Are, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu may undertake an official visit to Washington during […]
“NDC Heads To Appeal” — Party Seeks Stay Of Execution Against Lokoja Judgment Nullifying Registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday filed a notice of appeal and a motion for a stay of execution against the Federal High Court’s […]
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
More than 100 people just deported from the US were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find […]
FEC Approves First Major NYSC Reform In 53 Years, Introduces Six-Week Orientation, 11 Specialised Corps Streams
The Federal Executive Council has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps since the scheme was established 53 years ago, paving […]
“Bail Application Lacks Merit” — Kaduna Court Declines El-Rufai’s Bail In ICPC Abuse Of Office Trial, Orders Medical Access In Custody
A Kaduna State High Court on Monday declined the bail application filed by the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai, holding that […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says Doha talks 'perhaps important, perhaps not'; Tehran denies meeting plans
US-Iran War Live Updates: To meet or not to meet in Doha? That is the question as Trump talks up possible Iran talks and Tehran […]
EXPLAINER: Things to Know About Newly Approved NYSC Reforms
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major reform of the scheme since it […]
FG Moves to Ensure Nigerians Benefit from Falling Global Crude Oil Prices
The Federal Government says it is stepping up engagement with petroleum marketers and industry regulators to ensure Nigerians benefit more quickly from falling global crude […]
NiDCOM, San José State University To Partner On Technology, Education
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and San José State University (SJSU), California, are exploring a partnership to expand opportunities for Nigerian students and young […]
NPF Launch Five-Day Women Leadership Programme to Strengthen Gender Inclusion
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a five-day Women Police Leadership Programme aimed at enhancing leadership capacity, promoting professional development, and advancing gender-responsive policing among […]
“No Basis To Challenge Forfeiture After Voluntary Refund” —SC Upholds ₦1.5bn Final Forfeiture Linked To Ex-NIRSAL Consultant Steve Ogidan
The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of ₦1.5 billion recovered from a former consultant to the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural […]
Alleged $1.5m Fraud: Witness Tells Court Funds Were Transferred in Multiple Tranches
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, June 29, 2026, continued its prosecution in the alleged $1.5 million fraud case against Ifoma Immanuel, […]
“FCMB Branch Manager Docked” — Court Grants ₦50m Bail In Alleged ₦99.8m Customer Fund Diversion Case
A branch manager with First City Monument Bank, FCMB Plc, Ajah Branch, Lagos, Osasere Bakare, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos […]