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The Lagos State Government has withdrawn operational licenses of at least 15 money lending firms for contravening the approved guidelines for their operations in the state.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of May & Baker Nigeria Plc, Pharm. Patrick Ajah, on Friday raised alarm over the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria, warning that millions of Nigerians are living with dangerously high blood pressure without knowing it.

Nigerian passport holders can now travel to more African countries without obtaining a visa in advance, with Rwanda included in the updated list of countries offering visa-free access.

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will deepen ongoing economic reforms if re-elected, stressing that the tough decisions already taken were beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and lay the foundation for long-term growth.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government to court over fresh fuel import licences issued to oil marketing companies in the country.

Nigerian nationals travelling to Rwanda will no longer require a visa, as Nigeria has activated a reciprocal 30-day visa exemption arrangement for Rwandan citizens following a presidential announcement made at a continental business summit.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni  The Lagos State Government said it has  intensified efforts to transform agriculture into a multi-trillion-naira economic sector, unveiling major infrastructure and market reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s N16.14 trillion food economy potentials. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this yesterday, during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing to […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that its operatives assaulted or arrested staff members during a recent incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), insisting that the visit was purely administrative.

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed bandits and recovered eight firearms, including fabricated AK-47 rifles and pistols, in separate operations across the state.

By Henry Umoru  ABUJA- THE Nigeria Democratic Congress,  NDC has slashed its nomination forms to boost the inclusion of women, youths, and persons living with disabilities ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to NDC, it was taking direct aim at the culture of money-driven politics in Nigeria by introducing discounted nomination fees, just as […]