Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has challenged his counterparts across the federation to a financial prudence test, highlighting his administration’s record of zero borrowing in two years in office.

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has suspended the planned collection of the 4 percent Free On Board (FOB) charge on all imports, citing potential disruptions to trade in Nigeria. In a memo (Ref. No. F6380/T/12) dated September 15, 2025, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]

One person was feared dead and several others sustained injuries yesterday following a clash at Kasuwan Gwari, a major market in Minna, Niger State.

The management of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State has refuted a publication by an online medium that one of the contenders to the position of the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, was indicted for some misconduct in the past.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has decided to cut short his two-week work vacation and is expected to return today.

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has cautioned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to uphold national values.She also warned them to avoid any act of absconding, stressing the importance of representing Nigeria with dignity. Speaking during a pre-departure orientation in Abuja for more […]

The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has confirmed the death of three patients at its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following a disruption in electricity supply to the hospital.

Nigeria was once a major African sporting power, but its current prospects are bleak. The Super Eagles have struggled to maintain form before the World Cup. The Nigerian football squad was once revered and feared in Africa. The squad may not get a chance to play big in the future. Fans and players worry about […]

Israel has not had an ambassador in Spain since Madrid recognized the state of Palestine in 2024

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

… says failure to act is enabling criminals … urges South-East leaders to convene an emergency security summit By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently amend Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Act to classify kidnappers as terrorists, describing kidnapping as one […]

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President Bola Tinubu has approved portfolios for five executive directors on the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. The appointees and their portfolios […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA- A coalition of 70 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, on Monday, urged the National Assembly to summon the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd), to give an account of his stewardship in Rivers State for the past six months. The groups, under the auspices of the Nigeria […]

Authorities said the suspect used a sniper rifle to shoot Kirk with a single bullet to the neck from a rooftop.