Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Michael Oglegba, says the state has increased its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about N700 million monthly to over N3 billion under the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria.

Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season.

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to remain apolitical and maintain strict independence in order to function with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The equities market extended its bearish trend on Friday, shedding N1.226 trillion as investors recorded losses in major stocks.

“NMA Lagos State branch condemns in strong terms the illegal and unethical disruption of medical services to patients at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital,” Saheed said.

Team Nigeria won another gold at the ongoing Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, on Friday.

Presidential campaign posters of the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi are seen across major parts of Bauchi.

Israel said on Friday that it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Ezzedine Al-Haddad, who it described as chief of the armed wing of Palestinian movement Hamas.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says that all 22 registered political parties have successfully submitted their membership registers as required by the Electoral Act 2026.

Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 Men’s National Team, Abdu Maikaba, has named a 35-man squad for the Flying Eagles’ preparation camp ahead of the WAFU B U20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire in July.

The Ondo Women Elders Council (OWEC) has expressed optimism that the reported defection of former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will strengthen political inclusion and democratic participation in the state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday arrived in Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and investment tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he engaged global leaders, investors, and multilateral institutions on economic reforms and regional integration.

The Oyo State Government has directed the reopening of schools in Oriire Local Government Area and neighbouring local government areas on Monday, following the deployment of additional security personnel to the affected communities. 

The Lagos State Government has withdrawn operational licenses of at least 15 money lending firms for contravening the approved guidelines for their operations in the state.