Sokoto High Court sentences man to 21 years for child rape
NBC to resolve Edo, Kogi boundary crisis
Senate urges FG to revert to old contractor payment system, replace envelope budgeting
FG says Nigeria ready for State Police, seeks swift legal backing
Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting
Fubara warns SSG, Chief of Staff against unauthorized meetings, threatens dismissal
Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
Amotekun nabs five suspected bandits in Ekiti
Demolition: Lagos Assembly bans construction in Makoko, Shogunle
Osun, Ekiti Polls: We’re battle-ready, ADC S/West caucus declares
MMIA FIRE: Ganduje raises concern over impact on aviation reforms
Spain prosecutors seek prison for fan over racist abuse of Mbappe
Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban
Oyetola, IGP Disu forge alliance to secure Nigeria’s waterways
Anioma State creation will mark victory for marginalised people — Okobah

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Opposition leaders push for fresh Electoral Act review at National Assembly
The opposition leaders also rejected the Electoral Act recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by Bola Tinubu.
Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, declined to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026, down from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Dauda Lawal distributes fertilizers and farm inputs to Zamfara farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed fertilizers, inputs and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming across Zamfara State.
Hillary Clinton demands Trump testify under oath about Epstein
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Thursday that the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein should call President Donald Trump to testify about his ties to the late convicted sex offender.
10 African countries where food prices expected to rise in 2026
The latest projections from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), analyzed by Visual Capitalist, show sharp contrasts in expected food inflation across 160 countries in 2026
Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0 set to boost capital flows, infrastructure, trade — Sanwo-Olu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the 2026 Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, the state’s flagship international investment platform, in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The summit aims to position Lagos as Africa’s leading sub-national hub for capital flows, trade integration, financial innovation, and infrastructure […]
Melekwe hails Asiwe’s emergence as APC chairman
The President of the Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM), Sir Isioma Melekwe, heartily congratulates the immediate Past Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the successful conduct of the Ika North-East Local Government Area Congress of the APC. The peaceful, transparent, and well-coordinated exercise that culminated in the emergence of […]
Apapa Customs, navy boost collaboration to strengthen port security
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified operational collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to enhance security at the nation’s busiest port, aligning its efforts with the Service’s strategic policy pillars of Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), […]
FG taking steps to strengthen Cyber Justice Ecosystem
The Federal Government is taking deliberate steps to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Nigerian cyber justice ecosystem, moving beyond conversation to concrete, technology-driven actions.
FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […]
Presidency boosts fight against campus vices with ₦50m support
The Presidency has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling social vices in Nigeria’s secondary and tertiary institutions, pledging an initial ₦50 million to the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices.
5 dead as fuel tanker crushes tricycle in Bayelsa
Five people, including four children, were killed when a fuel tanker collided with a tricycle, popularly known as a Keke Napep, in Ibelebiri, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Yilwatda urges Nigerian graduates to seize global digital frontier
Despite the vast maritime and hydrocarbon assets of states like Akwa Ibom, Yilwatda maintained that human capital has overtaken natural resources as the ultimate currency of the 21st century.
‘I’m still Super Eagles coach’ – Eric Chelle shuts down transfer rumours
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to French side Olympique de Marseille, insisting he remains fully committed to Nigeria and still has a year left on his contract.
NAFDAC alone has power to enforce sachet alcohol ban – Health ministry
“The ministry lacks the legal authority to direct, restrain or halt NAFDAC from carrying out its statutory mandate,” the ministry said in court papers filed by its counsel, Jumoke Motilayo Falaye.

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