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 The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on rising hunger, asserting that Nigeria is making steady economic progress under President Bola Tinubu.

 President, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says the Nigeria's 50 years battle with fuel queues has ended, following one year of petrol production at the company’s 650,000 barrels-per-day facility.

The Dangote Group is planning to sharply scale up its haulage operations, targeting a fleet of 10,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks as part of its strategy to improve fuel distribution and reduce logistics costs in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, ending his vacation earlier than scheduled.

The Lagos State Police Command has named Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday commence the flagging-off of construction of 12 new roads and provision of solar lights in some major areas in the Federal Capital City and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Programme.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing Nigeria’s dependence on road transport by investing heavily in railway infrastructure.

A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.

The FCT minister of state,  Mariya Mahmoud on Monday warned that the government would not tolerate any act of abscondment from pilgrimage, admonishing FCT pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria.

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has secured another spot in the Guinness World Records, this time for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

​​​​​​​Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, giving consumers some relief from persistently high living costs.

Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike effective Monday, September 15.

Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan has added another medal to her growing collection, winning silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Some residents of Port Harcourt have been sharing how they would react if someone close to them was feeling suicidal.

A UK medical tribunal has heard that Dr Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist, abandoned a patient under anaesthesia during gallbladder surgery at Tameside Hospital, Greater Manchester, to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in another operating theatre.

Women and adolescent girls face serious challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in rural communities in Kano State, especially in Rano Local Government Area.

Nigeria has recorded a steady decline in new business formation over the last three years, according to the latest State of Entrepreneurship Report by Fate Foundation.

The death toll from Friday’s building collapse in Yaba, Lagos State, has increased to four

The Enugu State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears and other entitlements.

A property ownership battle involving prominent Nigerian figures has surfaced in the United Kingdom, where a First-Tier Tribunal is probing the disputed transfer of a London home.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after assurances from the Federal Government to meet their demands.

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Mohamed Salah in a 1–0 win at Burnley, as Manchester City crushed rivals Manchester United in the weekend’s standout fixture.

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty to hand Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, keeping Arne Slot's side perfect with four wins from their opening four Premier League matches.

Israeli giants Maccabi Haifa have signed Nigerian midfielder Peter Agba from Slovenian champions NK Olimpija Ljubljana on a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year.

The Lagos State government says it will begin repairs on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road in Victoria Island.

Nigeria on Friday joined 141 other countries to endorse New York Declaration on two-State solution between Israel and Palestine at the UN headquarters in New York.

Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, on Saturday achieved her culinary feat of cooking the largest pot of jollof rice in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR).

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across most parts of the country from Friday through Sunday, with warnings of possible flooding in some southern states.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup, the country’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) made the announcement.

The Kano State government has prohibited private and voluntary schools from arbitrarily increasing tuition fees, warning that no institution will be allowed to make adjustments without formal approval.

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, over alleged breach of agreement.

The federal government has declared the Carter Bridge in Lagos “irredeemable” following a comprehensive inspection, raising the likelihood of its demolition and replacement with a new structure.

President Bola Tinubu will speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, according to a revised speakers’ list.

The search continues for the gunman who fatally shot Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and ally of US President Donald Trump, during a political event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a self-proclaimed traditional ruler who attempted to deceive the public by unlawfully parading himself as the ‘Obi of Lagos’ during an unauthorised installation ceremony.

Conservative American activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has been shot dead during a public event at Utah Valley University.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark, ending a long-running internal dispute within the party.

The Lagos State government has activated its Ebola response system following reports of new cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The FCT Administration has stopped the development of more than 30 substructures at the River Park Estate for violating planning regulations.

Electricity consumers in Nigeria’s southeast are calling on the federal government to establish a second national transmission network to curb recurring grid collapses.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed pilots not to take off with unruly passengers on board, as part of new measures to strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector.

The Anambra State government has launched a recruitment drive for community health workers aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state.

 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as attempt by the Senate to bar Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) from resuming after the expiration of six months suspension imposed on her.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called off its nationwide strike, bringing relief to motorists and businesses hit by the suspension of fuel dispensing.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has assured international investors that the northwest Nigerian state is open for business, highlighting opportunities in mining and infrastructure.

The 11-member panel set up by the Kano State Government to investigate the alleged sale of the Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir under former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says it has uncovered those who purchased equipment from the facility.

Israel carried out a targeted strike on senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed.

Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country's political elite.

The National Assembly says Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot yet resume her duties, despite her claim that her six-month suspension has expired.

Skeletal services were recorded in hospitals across the FCT on Monday as the Association of Resident Doctors, FCT Chapter, commenced a seven-day warning strike.

More than 1,200 actors, directors, and film industry professionals have signed a pledge vowing not to collaborate with Israeli film institutions they say are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.”

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has confirmed that one of its main vessels, the Family Boat, was struck by a drone in Tunisian territorial waters on Monday (Tunisian time).

The Police Command in Lagos State says that normalcy has been fully restored on the 3rd Mainland Bridge on Monday following a protest staged by residents of Oworo over demolitions in their area.

​​​​​​​The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned activist, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as a “false and malicious” social media post against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, has sentenced Sunday Wudarna and Shedrack Danjuma to clean the court premises for one week after they were found guilty of house breaking and theft.

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a new policy setting a $300 duty-free limit for imports, effective on Monday, September 8.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has deployed an alternative locomotive to rescue a Port Harcourt–Aba passenger train that broke down last week, leaving travellers stranded.

The Super Eagles have landed in South Africa ahead of Tuesday’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein.

The federal government has urged the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to call off its planned nationwide strike as a conciliation meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8, to resolve a festering dispute with Dangote Refinery.

A coalition of political, labour and civil society leaders in Nigeria is rallying for sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections.

Nigeria faces a looming fuel supply crisis as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), is threatening a nationwide strike commencing Monday over the Dangote Refinery’s controversial fuel distribution strategy.

The Labour Party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has accused the police of stopping his planned declaration to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Palestinian civil society organizations are accusing Israel and the United States of clamping down on international aid groups working in Gaza.

The Inspector-General of Police, (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a 10-day working vacation, the Presidency announced on Thursday.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday as Israel pushes ahead with its planned offensive on Gaza City, despite growing calls for a ceasefire.

The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed that 10 lives were lost in two separate fatal accidents along the Ozalla/Four-Corner Enugu axis of the Enugu-Port-Harcourt Expressway.

The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration.  

Change is quietly happening in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State. 

When a young mother in Ahoada discovered she was HIV-positive shortly after giving birth, her life changed drastically. Soon after, her baby also tested positive.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has established an Incident Desk to assist passengers affected by the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment of August 26, 2025. 

Lagos State will welcome the continent’s first E1 Electric Powerboat Championship from October 3 to 5 on the waters of Victoria Island.

The fifth annual August meeting of the Mbada Women Association of Wazobia FM, Onitsha, was held on Sunday, with a call on women to always play their role in societal development.

The federal government has declared Friday, September 5 public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid.

The Kano State Police Command arrested 107 suspects and recovered 473 dangerous weapons during the “Operation Kukan Kura” in August 2025. 

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recall of Salihu Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), reversing a recent reshuffle in the agency's management.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the appointment of two senior executives to strengthen its corporate communication and stakeholder engagement.

Tuesday evening was a moment of disappointment for customers of the popular Boulevard Park in Maitama as the officials of the FCT Administration stormed the park to commence demolition, while customers who had barely settled down to unwind watched helplessly.

The FCT Administration has slammed a N5 million fine on developers who illegally converted residential plots in busy neighbourhoods of Abuja to commercial use.

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has already met its 2025 revenue target as of August, effectively ending the country's reliance on borrowing to fund its budget.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due at the Vatican on Thursday for talks with Pope Leo, who has intensified calls for an end to the war in Gaza.

The Lagos State Government says the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, inbound the Island, will resume on Wednesday, September 3rd.

The federal government has renewed its call on state governments to phase out the use of wooden boats across the country’s waterways, warning that they are unsafe, outdated, and a major contributor to recurring boat accidents.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against joining the 2027 presidential race, insisting that the ex-president should continue enjoying his role as a statesman.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a 10-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike if their welfare demands are not met.

Nigerian track and field star Favour Ofili has officially announced she will now be representing Turkey in international competitions.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of Saturday's local government elections in Rivers State, claiming the process was marred by widespread irregularities and rigging.

The political feud between the Kaduna State government and former governor Nasir El-Rufai has escalated, with the state government issuing a "final warning" to its predecessor.

The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, says the damaged portions of the Abuja – Kaduna tracks will be fixed within the next 10 days.

An overwhelming majority of members of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) have endorsed a resolution stating that Israel's military operations in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide under international law.

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences and other crimes.

​​​​​​​A powerful earthquake and a series of aftershocks have killed more than 800 people and injured over 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to the Taliban’s interior ministry.

Liverpool have agreed to a British record £125m fee to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, according to BBC Sport.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a three-day weather outlook, predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has refuted claims of sabotage in the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train.

​​​​​​​Abu Obeida, spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, according to a statement from Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz.

Sunday’s Premier League action delivered a series of dramatic results, with defending champions Liverpool securing a monumental victory over rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City's early-season struggles deepened with a shock defeat.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in the 2025 Rivers State Local Government Elections.

It was a dramatic day of football on Saturday, with last-gasp goals and surprising results across the English Premier League.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old man, Uchelue Ikechukwu, alongside several other suspects, in a nationwide crackdown on drug cartels that led to the seizure of huge consignments of illicit substances and cash across 10 states.

​​​​​​​Ramzy Abu Ibrahim, Head of the Palestinian Community in Nigeria, has been arrested by operatives of the Anti-Terrorism Squad in Abuja, according to Sahara Reporters.

The U.S. is denying and revoking visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

As Rivers people finally head to the polls on Saturday, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) says it has put measures in place to ensure that every vote counts.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has observed with keen interest the growing speculations surrounding the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 presidential race.

 The Federal Government says no fewer than 396,000 students have benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) tuition loans under President Bola Tinubu’s Administration.

Reactions have continued to trail the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over its recent upward review of passport application fees, with grassroots footballers warning that the increase could shatter their dreams of pursuing careers outside the country.

Ahead of the resumption of the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session, the Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled the nominees list for its 2025 edition, with Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Davido leading the pack alongside Morocco's El Grande Toto and South Africa's DJ Maphorisa.

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) has released the official nominees list for its 2025 edition, showcasing a diverse range of artists from across the continent and the diaspora.

​​​​​​​Top seeds continued their dominance on Day 5 of the US Open, with Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Alexander Zverev booking their places in the third round.

The UK government has barred Israeli officials from attending the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair in London next month, citing concerns over Israel’s escalating military campaign in Gaza.

Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have sacked Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, just two days after their Champions League playoff elimination at the hands of Benfica.

Over 700 beneficiaries under the education scholarship initiative of the IG Aguowo Health and Education Foundation, IGHAHAF, on Tuesday, underwent a summit targeted at encouraging them in their academic pursuit and instilling in them the moral rectitude to live an accomplished life.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has charged members of the Technical Committee of the G-7 States to come up with the most adaptable strategies in combating cross-border crime and criminality.

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to address several long-standing issues affecting polytechnic education in Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is exploring the possibility of fielding either former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The U.S. government has announced plans to introduce a new fixed-term visa policy for international students and journalists, sparking significant concerns.

The National Economic Council (NEC) has officially endorsed the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026-2030), a five-year strategy designed to accelerate Nigeria's path towards achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter,  is demanding N150, 000 minimum wage for Lagos State workers following increase in mimimum wage by Imo and Ebonyi Governments.

The Natonal Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has maintained that he has no plans to defect to another political party.

The second season of the new UEFA Champions League format is set to kick off after a thrilling draw in Monaco on Thursday.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for maintaining and protecting government facilities within their communities.

The United Nations has raised alarm that famine is now a grim reality in parts of Gaza, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s siege and airstrikes block vital aid supplies.

The Federal Government has announced a significant increase in Nigerian passport application fees, effective September 1, 2025.

Determined to help address accommodation shortage, the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have built and donated 30housing units of one bedroom flat to officers and soldiers of the 131 amphibious battalion Agbor.

Kano State Government has urged the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) to prioritise preventive measures against cataracts, describing the condition as one of the leading but avoidable causes of blindness in the country.

The Federal Government has moved to avert a repeat of Tuesday’s train derailment along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, as the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'id Alkali has constituted a stakeholders committee to investigate the incident and recommend lasting safety measures.

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has threatened to sue Deji Adeyanju, a political activist and convener of the Concerned Nigerians group.

​​​​​​​Pope Leo XIV demanded on Wednesday that Israel stop the “collective punishment” and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as he pleaded for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the besieged territory amid preparations by Israel for a new military offensive.

The Police Command in Lagos State has declared a suspected land-grabber (name withheld) wanted in connection with the killing of three persons in Owode Onirin area of the state.

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a man for allegedly stabbing another man to death at the Balogun market in the Lagos Island area of the state.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election is open to all qualified aspirants despite massive endorsement already gotten by President Bola Tinubu.

The Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, is championing a quiet but significant change in his emirate.

A senior government official in Equatorial Guinea has been sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzlement after a high-profile scandal that also exposed him in a series of leaked sex tapes.

None of the five Southeast governors was present when stakeholders converged on Awka last Thursday to discuss and find solutions to the shrinking civic space in the region.

The Palestinian group Hamas has denied that any of the 21 people killed during an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza were its fighters.

A three-day validation forum in Anambra State has ended with a call on election stakeholders to be alive to their responsibilities toward conducting a peaceful 2025 governorship election.

North West University Kano lecturers resume classes today as exams continue following a brief suspension caused by protests over unmet promises by the Federal and Kano State governments.

A grieving couple in California, United States, has dragged OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to court, alleging that the popular artificial intelligence chatbot played a role in their teenage son's tragic death.

Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state, a significant increase from the previous N76,000.

Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Osun State, has been sentenced to 56 months (nearly four years and eight months) in prison by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio after pleading guilty to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.     

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasized the vital role of record keeping and data management in improving the Nigerian Army’s operational efficiency.

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has opened an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that occurred in Kaduna on Tuesday, sparking panic among passengers.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the derailment of a Kaduna-bound train, which occurred at about 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday between Kubwa and Asham stations in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-NAU) protested on Tuesday over what it called the Nigerian government’s insensitivity to its members' plights and the poor condition of public universities in the country.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched its first Integrated Service Charter, a landmark move designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and service excellence in the country’s aviation sector.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Northwest University, Kano, has staged a peaceful protest over the federal government’s failure to fulfil several long-standing promises.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced it is prepared to embark on a nationwide strike, which a union leader described as the "mother of all strikes," if the federal government fails to implement the demands from their 2009 agreement.

Nigerian carrier Air Peace is set to launch a new direct flight route from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, following the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two nations.

Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras is poised to make a significant return to Nigeria, five years after ceasing its joint venture operations in the West African nation.

A passenger train on the popular Abuja-Kaduna rail line derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several carriages overturned and sparking widespread panic among those on board.

In a match that defied belief, a 16-year-old Liverpool debutant, Rio Ngumoha, scored a sensational 100th-minute winner to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over 10-man Newcastle United at St. James' Park.

African Journalists Against Genocide (AJAG) has condemned Israel’s “systematic targeting” of Palestinian journalists, following the killing of six reporters in Gaza on Monday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 1.37 million Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within the first week of its launch.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections has been zoned to the southern part of the country.

The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has expressed deep concerns over the rising number of cataract patients in Kano State, warning that the condition is causing avoidable blindness among residents.

The Kano State Government says it did not divert 6.5 billion naira from the state’s treasury.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Federative Republic of Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries.

The World Health Organisation (WHO)has renewed its call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Monday.

​​​​​​​A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “intentional and deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, urging the international community to impose accountability measures similar to those once used against apartheid South Africa.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability. 

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.