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NNPC Limited has launched a new business model aimed at boosting value creation, efficiency, and competitiveness in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in last Saturday’s Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Donald Chidi Amamgbo, has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of conspiring to disenfranchise voters.

The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has expressed deep concerns over the brutal assault of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elohor, by operatives of the state’s vigilante group, Agunechemba.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned and rejected new sanctions imposed by the United States on four of its personnel.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commissioned the newly rehabilitated ₦50 billion Phase II Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the assault of Jennifer Elobor, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Anambra State, calling for the immediate prosecution of the vigilante operatives involved.

The All Progressives Congress Working Committee in Ogun has affirmed the suspension of  Sen. Gbenga Daniel and  Kunle Folarin, by their respective wards for alleged anti-party activities.

The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully performed its second living-donor kidney transplant, marking a major medical milestone for the federal institution.

The centuries-old rivalry between the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo, the two most prominent monarchs in Yorubaland, has been reignited, escalating into a fresh conflict over the recent conferment of the "Okanlomo of Yorubaland" chieftaincy title.

The opening weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season delivered mixed performances from the league’s latest arrivals.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has launched a new digital platform to help attract investors and close the country's huge infrastructure funding gap.

The Board of Trustees of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly, Nigeria (NOCRELA) has announced the appointment of Prof. Suleiman Bogoro as its Grand Patron, and Pauline Tallen as the Grand Matron.

The Anambra State chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has congratulated Emma Nwachukwu and Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, the winners of Saturday’s by-elections in Anambra South Senatorial Zone and Onitsha North Constituency I, respectively.

Residents of Anambra State have expressed outrage following a video that surfaced online, showing the state vigilante outfit, Udo Gachi, assaulting a lady in Oba town.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed that all mobile phones and electronic devices must be switched off during aircraft take-off and landing, ending the use of the “flight mode” option in Nigeria.

The FCT Administration has clamped down on over 700 vehicles with tinted glass without permits, fake number plates, and other traffic violations.

The trial of the suspects accused of engineering the June 5, 2022 mass shooting and bomb attack at a Catholic Church in the city of Owo in Ondo State is set to begin at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced new regulatory measures aimed at improving telecom service quality through increased transparency and public information sharing. 

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis across federal hospitals in the country.

When 32-year-old Mohammad Tukur Adamu left for work at Fas Agro Sacks Company in Sharada Ja’in Quarters, Kano, his family expected him home later that evening.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded a nationwide specialized training program for 192 officers aimed at enhancing their cybercrime-fighting capabilities.

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have arrested three suspects in Abuja and Lagos for cyberstalking, identity theft, and online fraud.

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, says claims online about Carter and Third Mainland Bridges are misleading.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says over 69,000 Nigerians completed online pre-registration within the first seven hours of its Continuous Voter Registration, which commenced on Monday, August 18.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Minister awarded N5 billion in contracts.

 President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to attend the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).

The United States government has introduced a new requirement for all visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of their social media activity for the past five years.

A fire outbreak at a Plaza in Garki II in the early hours of Monday has destroyed goods worth millions of naira after burning down two shops stocked with electronics and stationery items.

Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested two suspects involved in the vandalism of solar poles and lights in Abuja.

The opening weekend of the English Premier League concluded on Sunday with a trio of matches that produced a mix of drama and defensive solidity.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thanked Nigerians for their decisive support which resulted in the massive triumph of its candidates in Saturday’s legislative by-elections conducted across 12  states of the Federation.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the Hilltop residence of former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has remained a Mecca of sort to Nigerians because of his leadership qualities.

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) says it has impounded 668 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘okada’, in one week.

Nigeria and Brazil are set to sign a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to establish direct flights between the two countries.

Manchester City stormed to the top of the English Premier League table on Saturday with a dominant victory over Wolves.

The Federal Government has clarified that it has not yet awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge, despite media reports referencing a N3.6 trillion cost estimate. 

The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has transported 2.5 million passengers over the last five years, according to the company’s managing director, Abdoulbaq Balogun. 

By-elections held across several Nigerian states on Saturday produced a mix of clear victories and deeply contested outcomes, marked by allegations of voter intimidation and electoral malpractice.

Security forces have captured two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group, according to an announcement by National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended a high-profile meeting in Alaska on Friday without securing a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Premier League defending champions Liverpool secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth in a season opener charged with emotion and controversy.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government.

Military checkpoints have resurfaced in some major roads connecting the Abuja city centre to its suburbs over fear of impending protest by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shite.

Nigeria Info has renewed its exclusive radio broadcast rights to deliver live Premier League commentary directly from talkSPORT in the UK, ensuring fans across the country stay connected to every goal, tackle, and dramatic twist of the season.

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, (WTO,), says President Bola Tinubu deserves credit for stabilising Nigeria’s economy through bold reforms.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s embassy in Bangui, has evacuated 11 stranded Nigerian miners from the Central African Republic (CAR).

​​​​​​​The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved major funding to upgrade power infrastructure across the country, in a bid to boost electricity supply and support national industrial growth.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Patrick Ndubueze, disclosed that the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company was at times indebted to the tune of ₦2 billion in electricity payments, despite not producing.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, has discharged Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight.

The Federal Government has eased sanctions against Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, over his recent altercation with ValueJet staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The Federal Government has directed the withdrawal of the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger jailed over unruly behaviour on an August 10, 2025 Uyo–Lagos flight.

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, for alleged unruly behaviour that reportedly disrupted a flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that 16 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday.

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday arrested  former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal over alleged N189 billion fraud.

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza.

The Ogun government says it is unaware of the sealing of property belonging to former Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel.

The Nigerian football community is mourning the sudden death of Akin Olowokere, the assistant coach of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who attacked airline staff on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

Australia will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday.

A wave of violent attacks, ruthless phone snatching, and gang-related killings is sweeping across the Kano metropolis, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for solutions.

These days, checking your phone first thing in the morning feels as normal as brushing your teeth.

Five journalists working with Al Jazeera were killed on Sunday in what the network described as a “targeted assassination” by Israeli forces in Gaza.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and general Overseer of the Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria.

The Lagos State Government has directed all e-hailing operators to present their vehicles for inspection as part of efforts to improve safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance.

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has challenged UEFA after a tribute it made on social media to Palestinian footballer, Suleiman al-Obeid.

 The Head, National Office, West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, has announced the release of reviewed results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election has advocated for a 5-year single term for President in Nigeria.

​​​​​​​The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to its members openly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, calling such actions “anti-party” and a direct violation of the party’s constitution.

In what is turning out to be a truly sensational last 31 days for Nigeria's Women's national football team, Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year award.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday evening announced the temporary shutdown of its result-checking portal due to technical issues, just hours after releasing the much anticipated 2025 WASSCE results.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a 16.4-kilometre network of roads in Badagry, describing the development as a strategic step to open up the region for economic growth, tourism, and improved transportation.

Despite the launch of the Safe School Initiative in 2024 and the declaration of a state of emergency on education in Kano State, the continued absence of security personnel has left many public schools vulnerable to attacks.

​​​​​​​The Lagos State Government has raised alarm over the quality of borehole water consumed by residents in the Lekki area, warning that many may unknowingly be drinking water contaminated with human waste.

The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday commemorated the victims of the atomic bombing 80 years ago, as global concerns over the threat of nuclear conflict grow.

The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from his position hours after Gov. Abba  Yusuf received the report of an investigative committee probing his alleged involvement in the bail of the suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.

The Lagos State Government has warned social event venues against obstructing traffic flow within the state through unauthorized use of public roads. 

The 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, says a one-term of four years is enough for him to accomplish his ambition of a new Nigeria.

Nigeria's women's national basketball team, D'Tigress, has made history by winning its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Afrobasket championship.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for advancing to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Staff unions at the Lagos State University (LASU), operating under the Joint Action Committee, have launched an indefinite strike, effective Thursday, July 31.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Abidjan, defeating Cameroon 83-47 in a commanding victory Thursday night.

Nigerian exports to the United States will now face a 15% tariff, following a new executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 31 aimed at reshaping America’s global trade relationships.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦68.7 billion for key electricity projects in universities and teaching hospitals across Nigeria.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday presented 23 brand new 2024 GS8 4WD SUVs to judiciary officials in Adamawa State a move the government says is aimed at improving service delivery within the justice sector.

The election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor of Ondo State has been validated by a Federal High Court in Akure, the state capital.

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending his membership and involvement at all levels.

President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Bashir Adeniyi as Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service.

National Chairman of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives - Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM), Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan has reiterated that the ongoing strike by the union remains until their demands are negotiated.

In a major shift in foreign policy, Canada has announced plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state by September 2025  joining the United Kingdom and France.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga has slammed critics of President Bola Tinubu, defending his principal's decision to hand national honours, as well as cash sums to members of the victorious Super Falcons side at the just concluded Women's African Cup of Nations.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says any form of threat against former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is a threat to all.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday returned to the National Assembly but was denied entry.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan insists she will be back at the Senate on Tuesday after a little over four months since her suspension.

President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of former president, Muhammadu Buhari.

Super Falcons first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has completed a high-profile transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion Women, marking a significant milestone in her flourishing career and for Nigerian women's football.

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.

Following admission that there were errors in this year's examination by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Senate has suggested that at least one Computer-Base testing (CBT) centre be set up in each of the 774 local government areas of the country.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that the country's inflation rate has dropped to 24.48% in January 2025.

World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.

World number 1 and defending champion of the Australian Open, Russia’s Aryna Sabalenka failed to defend her crown at the 2025 tournament as she lost in the final to World number 14, American Madison Keys. In an exciting final that lasted about two hours at Rod Laver Arena, the 29-year-old American, seeded 19th, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

The Court of Appeal in Akure, the Ondo state capital has upheld the judgement of an Osogbo High Court regarding the case of the death of Timothy Adegoke, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).

The medical landscape of Lagos State in particular, and Nigeria in general, received a major boost on Saturday December 14th, 2024, with the groundbreaking of the Lagos Medipark.

For many young women in Port Harcourt, shopping at bustling markets like Mile 1 has become a distressing experience.

The Rivers State Government has disbanded all local government and Ministry of Transport taskforces on road decongestion, following allegations of harassment and extortion by officials.

In this second part, Nigeria Info News Manager Ufuoma explains how his visa issue was resolved and the eventual journey to Doha for the World Innovation Summit for Health.

After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.

In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby

Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate has called on Nigerians to demand for transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited regarding the truthfulness of petrol subsidy payments.

Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has introduced the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.

Mary Uke Ashia Wins 'I Beg To Differ' Tournament of Champions

The Nigerian Communications Commission has ordered telecommunication companies to restore all blocked telephone lines following protests by thousands of customers.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended the planned 800 percent increase in airline navigation service charges.

Nigerians wanting to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must now pay a non-refundable sum of over N600,000 for a Document Verification Number (separate from application fees) and show proof of a 6-month bank statement with a minimum balance of N16,188,600.00 ($10,000).

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement.

Nigeria now has a new ministry - the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.

Minister of Sports, John Enoh has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide a detailed technical report on the nation's national men's football team, the Super Eagles in the wake of their performances on Friday and Monday during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series this international window.

The union, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), began their industrial action on Monday over disagreement on the new minimum wage and electricity tariff hike.

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to return to the old national anthem of “Nigeria, we hail thee”.

It appears there may be no end in sight yet to the tussle between Organized Labour and the Federal Government over the new minimum wage.

Media organizations can now access single-digit interest-rate financing from the Bank of Industry, according to the federal government.

President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Abuja where he is scheduled to commission projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

A Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation seeking financial institutions to require and get social media handles of their customers is not a violation of the right to privacy.

The business end of the UEFA Champions League is upon us starting Tuesday with mouth-watering clashes across Europe. Nigeria Info’s News Manager takes a preview of the four clashes

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.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, Miss Abisola Olusanya has claimed that the state government is working hard to regulate food prices in the state.

The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly abusing the naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise.

A bill seeking to restructure the salary and allowance of judicial officers across the country has passed the third reading in the House of Representatives.

Adaora Umeoji has been named Zenith Bank's Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to occupy the position.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says that voice and data services, previously impacted by undersea cable cuts, have now been restored.

Nigerian soldiers have liberated abductees held captive since February 3, 2024.

Hafsat Bakari has been confirmed as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

The House of Representatives has passed for a second reading, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to allow for the establishment of state police.

The Labour Party Presidential Campaign (a.k.a Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign) said the sum of N744,500,000.00 was a general legal amount to lawyers which incorporates other expenses within the legal expenditure.

As simple as the business of printing educational materials could be, no single print shop exists around the Special Education Department of Bayero University, Kano (BUK).

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday administered oath of office on three new senators who recently won bye-elections in their respective districts.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in the United States.

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali reserved all praises for his outstanding shootout performance for the Super Eagles technical crew after his saves helped Nigeria to a 4-2 penalty victory over South Africa.

2023 has been a year to remember for Italian club Napoli, but it has certainly been an even better one for their number one frontman, Victor Osimhen.

It is imperative that the Federal Government reveal to the public the assets and deficits they inherited from the previous administration to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Labour Party (LP) has poured cold water on the possibility of a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has laughed off Atiku Abubakar's call for a party merger from opposition parties in the country in a bid to defeat the APC in the next presidential election.

The driver who hit and killed two staff of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Monday has turned himself in to the Police in Lagos.

The Federal Government has called on organized labor to postpone its scheduled nationwide strike set to commence today.

As concerns over the current state of women's football and its future in the country continues to mount, it is safe to say it is imperative for those involved on and off the pitch to lead the course for a renaissance.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci no longer holds the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

There is no plan to redenominate the country's currency -the naira.

As the future of the Governor of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara remains up in the air following impeachment attempts against him, the clearest indication yet of a resolution may have been seen.

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

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or, securing an unprecedented eighth title. The prestigious award was also bestowed upon Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati in the women's category.

The nominees by the president for the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have been screened by the House of Representatives.

Former Belgium captain, Eden Hazard, has announced his retirement from football.

Wale Adedayo, ex-chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State has been freed from the Correctional Centre in Abeokuta.

Organized labor, comprising the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has fixed Tuesday 3 October 2023 as the date for the commencement of its indefinite nationwide strike.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

The remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad have been exhumed for autopsy by police authorities in Lagos State.

Security agents have taken over major roads in Kano to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government Wednesday night following the ruling of the governorship election tribunal.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

The African Union (AU) can count on the support of Nigeria when it comes to stability and progress for the continent of Africa.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says restoration nationwide of the national grid which collapsed in the early hours of Thursday is in progress.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

The National Executive Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has expelled Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, following his alleged refusal to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee.

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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.

Embattled Niger has been suspended by the African Union (AU) with immediate effect.

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged by the British Police with offences related to bribery. 

Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, the president of the National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has called for calm amongst members of the body across the country.

The recently inaugurated Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy will aim at reducing the number of taxes individuals and corporations in Nigeria pay.

The Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu says diplomatic negotiations...

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has handed a two-match ban to England forward Lauren James following their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised President Bola Tinubu to continue to embrace a diplomatic approach to the crises in Niger.

Segun Sowunmi, a loyal of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted of his chances of beating Bukola Saraki to the position of the National Chairman of the Party if it came down to both of them.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) says it will sue Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the handing out of “holiday allowances” to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly.

The National Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned strike after President Bola Tinubu's intervention and an emergency meeting with the Senate.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ratified Abdullahi Ganduje as its acting National Chairman.

A five-man panel of the Presidential Election Petition Court has reserved judgement on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, against the February 25 election victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has denied a request filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to keep the suspended Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele in detention for an extended 14-day period.

Salihu Lukman, the Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West has left his role as a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). 

The Department of State Services (DSS) has rearrested the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

The suit filed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) challenging the registration of the Congress Of University Academics (CONUA) and the Nigeria Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) as trade unions by the Federal Government has been dismissed by Justice Benedict Kanyip, the President of the National Industrial Court, Abuja.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bail to the sum of N20 million.

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has given the federal government two weeks to conclude negotiations on petrol subsidy or face a workers’ protest.

The House of Representatives has called for the prosecution of the culprits involved in the killing of a two-year-old in Delta State.

Nigerians appear to be in for a rough ride as the fuel price increase occasioned by subsidy removal appears unabating.

The Abia State Government says it has been able to save over N200 million on its monthly wage bill after conducting verification of civil servants and public workers in the state.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused a request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to don the Igbo traditional attire, “Isi Agu” while in custody.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday announced the heads of some standing committees, including Appropriations, Public Accounts, Ethics, and Public Petitions and Establishment.

Rivers State governor, Siminalaye Fubara, in recent weeks, has come under intense criticisms from some residents of the state over the reappointment of former cabinet members of the former governor.

The FCT Administration has vowed to prosecute the now on-the-run contractor of the ill-fated four-storey building which collapsed and injured nine labourers on Monday afternoon.

Some public school teachers in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have criticized the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Rivers State chapter, over deductions being allegedly made from their salaries.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria disease in the nation’s capital after it claimed the life of a four-year-old boy out of eight reported cases.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has banned Mmesoma Ejikeme, who was accused of forging her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, from taking the board’s examinations for three years.

The Guinness World Records has announced that Nigerian, Hilda Baci now officially holds the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Results for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be made available by the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the education body has announced.

Two months after his win at the polls, president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a congratulatory message from Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Current holders of the UEFA Champions League title, Real Madrid will have to welcome West Londoners, Chelsea to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the third consecutive season following the conclusion of the draws for the quarter final stage of Europe's premier club football competition on Friday.