“During the encounter, troops engaged the criminals in a fierce firefight, neutralising five bandits, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds,” the source said.

The outgoing Director of the Nutrition Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi, has said Nigeria is now better positioned to tackle malnutrition than when she assumed office in 2023, citing major policy, data and service delivery reforms recorded under her tenure.

National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents, NANTA, has urged Federal Government to clarify the charges imposed on airlines in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has dissolved into Nigerian Revenue Service, NRS, as Nigeria’s new tax regime kick-starts today.

Following the formal commencement of operations of the new tax regime, the new tax authority, Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), yesterday in Abuja, unveiled its institutional brand identity.


By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has called on the people of Edo State and Nigerians in general to embrace unity, hope, and collective responsibility as the nation steps into the New Year. In his New Year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]

The Governor explained that his decision to join the APC was a strategic one aimed at aligning Plateau State with the Federal Government’s policies to enhance growth and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people.

The Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday unveiled Nigeria’s First Baby of the Year 2026, born at exactly 12 midnight at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja.

Ahead of its scheduled meeting, the National Judicial Council (NJC) on Thursday clarified that it had not reached a conclusion on the fate of 62 legal practitioners seeking appointment as judges of the Federal High Court.

Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

Efforts to get reaction from Kwara State Police Command at press time failed as the Public Relations Officer, Ejire Adeyemi, did not receive several calls to her line.

A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has vowed to apprehend and bring to justice the bandits that attacked and bombed the divisional police station in Ipele, Owo council area of the state.

Chelsea Football Club have announced the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca, ending his tenure less than two years after he took charge.

Mutfwang thanked party leaders and supporters for their backing over the years, noting that prevailing political circumstances necessitated his decision.