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President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The federal government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital, will be buried on Tuesday, July 15, in his hometown, Daura.

The world’s oldest sitting Head of State, President Paul Biya of Cameroon, has announced his intention to run for re-election in October 2025 , a move that could extend his already 43-year grip on power.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for London following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner has been crowned Wimbledon men’s singles champion after a stunning four-set victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, as work-free day in the state, following the death of the former President Muhammad Buhari.

Chelsea Football Club have won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of all 20 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections across the state.

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

Former president, Muhammadu Buhari has died in London.

The Federal Government has firmly rejected a reported move by the United States to pressure Nigeria and other African nations into accepting deported Venezuelans many of whom are ex-convicts.

The Lagos State House of Assembly took a significant step on Thursday towards overhauling the state's tenancy laws, as a new bill aimed at regulating the often-contentious relationship between landlords and tenants passed its second reading.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has recalled how former President Goodluck Jonathan was advised that he had no constitutional power to remove a sitting governor. This contrasts with President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in March 2025.

The Presidency has debunked widespread rumours suggesting that Nigeria has stopped issuing five-year multiple-entry visas to United States citizens. 

The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations.

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State in the 2024 governorship election.

A special court in Bangladesh has begun the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her aides.

New data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reveals that a staggering 254,404 complaints were filed against electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the first three months of 2025.

The Senate has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the collapse of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), declaring the situation a national emergency.

The Federal Government has urged the United States to reconsider its revised visa reciprocity policy, which now limits Nigerian non-immigrant visas to single-entry, three-month validity.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

​​​​​​​The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted undeclared foreign currencies valued at over ₦653.9 million at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), in what officials have described as a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit financial flows.

Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has addressed lingering public scrutiny over his past interaction with the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, clarifying that his engagement was purely civic and devoid of political motivation.

Kenya is facing heightened civil unrest as the death toll from Monday’s nationwide anti-government protests has risen to 31, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). This marks the deadliest single day since the protests erupted earlier this year.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns over possible irregularities in the UTME result of Chinedu Okeke, the candidate initially announced as the highest scorer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The United States Government has announced a revision of its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria and several other countries, with the changes taking immediate effect.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Federal Government has formally  pegged the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun a nationwide strike action following the non-payment of June 2025 salaries to its members.

Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the North firmly supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, in spite of rumours of a gang-up.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over a desperate plot to undermine and destabilise the growing opposition coalition in Nigeria.

Striking primary school teachers in the FCT have vowed not to return to the classrooms until they start receiving their unpaid salaries and entitlements. 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, just days after marking his milestone birthday and the first anniversary of his reign.

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns itself with the BRICS alliance, describing the bloc’s policies as “anti-American.”

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined MultiChoice Nigeria N766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

The police have rescued two kidnapped victims, Godday Irieude and Wisdom Emeka, from a hideout in the Ewatto area of Edo State.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has published the results for the mop-up examination conducted on Saturday, June 28.

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has formally declared his intention to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027.

The newly rehabilitated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, has generated more than N700 million in three weeks.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

The Federal Government has successfully negotiated the cost of the Iddo Bridge rehabilitation from an initial N27 billion to N17 billion.

President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit.

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has withdrawn the operational licences of four foreign non-governmental organizations and suspended two other associations, according to decrees obtained by AFP on Friday.

Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill that formally grants military ruler General Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate renewable indefinitely without elections.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of ordering the unlawful detention of a Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) staff member, Mairiga Hassan Shaharu, over a leaked land allocation scandal.

Port Harcourt residents have been sharing stories of frustration and financial loss due to poor workmanship and unprofessional conduct by local artisans.

Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.

A building collapse in the early hours of Thursday has left at least four people injured on Adeniji Adele Road, Isale Eko, Lagos Island.

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has entered a partnership with DEG Impulse gGmbH to roll out the Net-Zero Programme (N-Zero), an initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and promoting low-carbon development across Nigeria's private sector.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed confidence in the newly formed coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to be held in Morocco in 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to undertake a revision of its 2025 budget to account for the impact of declining oil prices on the nation's economy.

The Labour Party has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to formally resign from the party.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident in northern Spain at the age of 28, just two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso.

An internal conflict is brewing within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a faction of the party has publicly opposed its adoption by a coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

​​​​​​​Former Lagos Deputy Governor, Mr Femi Pedro, has urged residents of the state to prioritise peace and come out in large numbers to vote during the July 12 local government elections.

​​​​​​​Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of two federal charges related to the transportation of women for prostitution but acquitted of the more serious allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking.

Aba Power, Nigeria's 12th electricity distribution company, has launched a free mass meter rollout.

Efforts are underway by the Kano State Government to enhance access to healthcare services, particularly to reduce avoidable deaths across the state.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war and it is now up to Hamas to accept the deal.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has urged residents to promptly report floods and other emergencies, warning that timely alerts could save lives and property.

The Lagos State Government says the first phase of the Ilubirin Foreshore Housing Project, consisting of 196 units, will be completed by December 2026.

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated over ₦1.3 trillion in revenue within the first six months of 2025, crediting the achievement to increased stakeholder compliance and collaboration.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is stepping up political mobilisation efforts ahead of key elections in two states, with a major rally in Lagos and preparations for a bye-election in Oyo State.

Tuesday's early morning downpour in Abuja did not deter protesting workers of the FCT Administration from sealing the main entrance to the FCT Secretariat as they continue their three-day warning protest.

The legal proceedings in the high-profile case involving former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to commence on October 6.

The Nigerian government has processed 14,000 electronic visas (e-visas) and announced measures to penalize foreigners who overstay their visas.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its National Executive Committee (NEC) will convene on 24 July to select a successor for Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned as the party's national chairman.

The warring factions within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have reconciled following Monday's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

The Trump administration has introduced measures targeting both birthright and naturalized citizenship in the United States.

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has  assured his  supporters that he will contest the 2027 presidential election and that he will not do more than one term in office.

Former PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has launched an Independent Campaign Group (ICG) to rally support for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the upcoming July 12 local government elections.

President Bola Tinubu is receiving praise from both the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stakeholders over recent reforms and infrastructure projects.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday says that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a weather outlook predicting a mix of thunderstorms and rain across various regions in Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with notable weather activity expected throughout the country.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a heated dispute over the scheduling of its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as internal divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC) continue to widen.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to absorb over ₦1.07 trillion annually in logistics costs as part of its fuel distribution.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as its national chairman.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the political dispute between him and incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially been resolved, following a peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu.

The Kano State government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting journalists in the state through continuous training and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing professionalism in the media industry.

The Nigerian Senate has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address a staggering ₦201 trillion discrepancy uncovered in its recent audit report.

Embattled Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have pledged to work together.

A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Eleven out of 19 members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party have rejected the return of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched its 32nd Annual Meetings in Abuja, under the theme “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.”

President Bola Tinubu is set to sign a series of tax reform bills into law on Thursday.

Opposition politician Peter Obi has criticized the demolition of his brother's property in Lagos, describing the action as a blatant disregard for the rule of law.

Prof. Pat Utomi has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) accusing him of planning to establish a "shadow government" in Nigeria.

The Lagos State government has announced that the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge will undergo a significant 110-day closure for essential repairs, commencing June 28 and concluding on October 15.

Iran's atomic chief has affirmed that the nation's nuclear activities will continue, according to a report by the state-run IRIB news agency.

Iran and Israel starkly disagreed on Tuesday on the efficacy of diplomacy in resolving the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, which recently sparked a 13-day violent conflict between the two nations.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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 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 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.

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. 

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N5bn for each state for the procurement of food items for distribution to the poor in their states.

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.

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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.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is to tackle banditry and insurgency in the country at its root with its new plan, "Pulaku solution" (which in Fulfude means brotherhood.)

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.