The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Thursday announced plans to conduct a live firing exercise for cadets of the 76 Regular Course.

Another headline has reports on United States Senator Ted Cruz, accusing the Nigerian government officials of involvement in attacks against Christians in the country.

Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — so long as a US naval blockade remained in place — was held into Thursday despite a ceasefire extension, as the Gulf nation announced the seizure of two ships trying to cross the strategic waterway.

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has plunged into a leadership crisis after its National President, Prof. Bala Audu, was suspended by members over alleged constitutional violations and high-handed conduct.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to […]

The Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as […]

Azi, a student of early childhood education, was abducted while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Zaria in Kaduna State.

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant shift in foreign investment activity in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, as foreign inflows surged by 78 per cent to N393.68 billion, up from N221.62 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The increase signals renewed investor interest in the market. However, the rise […]

The caucus said the situation has persisted despite repeated communication with the party’s national headquarters.

In a statement he signed, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the deepening strain on Nigerians and the urgent need for experienced leadership to steady the country.

The Nigerian Naira displayed a slight softening against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Thursday, April 23, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCIN), Yang Jianxing, has encouraged Nigerians to learn Mandarin, saying it can expand access to international opportunities and strengthen ties between Nigeria and China.

For decades, Nigeria’s public service welfare architecture has carried a quiet but persistent burden – slow-moving compensation processes

Nigeria has intensified its push for foreign capital, using the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission in Abuja to signal a reform-driven economy ready to attract and retain investors.

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for deeper West African cooperation and more effective communication frameworks to strengthen social security systems and widen protection coverage across the sub-region. Speaking at a 2-Day International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar 2026, hosted […]