President Bola Tinubu Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, through a letter, asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the […]
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Dangote Refinery Begins Free Petrol Delivery to Abuja, Lagos, 3 Other States
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 announced the commencement of free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrolto six states across […]
NPO Lauds Tinubu’s Directive to FCCPC to Investigate Big Tech, AI Platforms Over Content Exploitation
The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has welcomed and commended the directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, requesting that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) launch a formal investigation into […]
FG Pledges Deeper Economic, Regional Cooperation With Liberia
Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding bilateral relations with the Republic of Liberia through enhanced political consultations, trade, investment, youth development, and […]
iDICE National Coordinator Ife Adebayo to Keynote QEDNG Summit
National coordinator of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme at the Bank of Industry (BOI), Ife Adebayo, will deliver the keynote address […]
Polo Avenue Invites Lagos to Its Exclusive 2026 Sample Sale
Polo Avenue, Nigeria’s premier luxury fashion destination, is set to host its highly anticipated 2026 Sample Sale, offering discerning shoppers an exclusive opportunity to discover exceptional […]
Egypt File Complaint Against Referee After Controversial World Cup Exit
The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown […]
EU, Switzerland, France, Develooment Partners Back Yobe’s Shift from Humanitarian Relief to Long-term Recovery
The European Union, the Swiss Government, the French Development Agency (AFD), Germany’s development agency (GIZ), the United Nations and other international partners have reaffirmed their […]
FG Unveils Coordinated Offensive Against Drug Cartels, Moves to Expand Treatment, Rehabilitation
The Federal Government on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, reaffirmed its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks, curb the growing menace of substance abuse and expand […]
FG Moves to Stem Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration as Over 1,000 Nigerians Return from Crisis Routes
The Federal Government on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, unveiled a renewed strategy to curb irregular migration and dismantle human trafficking networks, warning that worsening economic […]
FG Condoles China Over Gansu Landslide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commiserated with the government and people of the People’s Republic of China following the tragic landslide that struck […]
Lagos Assembly Reaffirms Support for State Police, Debates Bill On Street Begging
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for the establishment of State Police. This was the crux of its plenary session on Wednesday, […]
MSF Ends Kano Diphtheria Emergency Mission After Vaccinating 835,000 Children
The humanitarian medical organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders, has concluded its three-year emergency response to the devastating diphtheria outbreak in Kano State after […]
Kwara Poly Grants Full Scholarship To Physically Challenged Student
The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has awarded a full scholarship to Miss Maryam Zakariyau, an HND 1 Marketing student with special needs […]
Sokoto Distributes 62 Armoured Vehicles To Strengthen Security Operations
The Sokoto State Government has distributed 62 armoured security vehicles and other security equipment to strengthen security operations across the state at a […]
CBN’s ₦100 Directive Sparks Outrage as Scarcity of New Notes Fuels Public Rejection
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent warning against the rejection of ₦100 banknotes has sparked widespread criticism, with many Nigerians arguing that the apex […]
Actresses Of Nigerian-Descent Ayo Edebiri, Joy Sunday Earn 2026 Emmy Nominations
Two actresses of Nigerian descent, Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, have secured nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Award. The nominees for the 2026 […]
NBA Defends Role In State Police Committee, Says Public Fears Must Be Addressed
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has explained the association’s decision to participate in the newly inaugurated Presidential Working Group on […]
Insecurity: ‘We’ll Treat You Like a Bandit,’ Defence Minister Warns Troops Against Delaying Operations
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies against delaying action against bandits and […]
2027: Accord Alliance Movement Reaffirms Gbenga Hashim’s Presidential Bid, Launches New Political Coalitione
The Accord Alliance Movement (AAM), also known as the Movement for New Nigeria, on Wednesday formally reaffirmed its support for Dr. Gbenga Joel Olawepo-Hashim as […]