The first phase, covering establishment of 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of existing formations, will be completed by September 2026

…as 311 Reps vote to pass Bill By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout from the chamber in protest over the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, accusing the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions and the chamber’s Standing […]

The United Kingdom, UK has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted items that travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026, warning that banned goods will be seized by customs officials at the border.

The convicts, all from Suleja LG, Niger State, conspired with Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed, and Ibrahim Khabab to kidnap school children and teachers in Oyo State

President Donald Trump had warned earlier that one bridge or power plant would be destroyed for each ship shot at by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

The naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, July 23, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.

•As depots, filling stations adjust prices By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream sector over its temporary shift to dollar-denominated sales. Checks by Vanguard showed that the refinery has fixed […]

THE senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has denied allegations that he acted as an intermediary between kidnappers and the government or private individuals, insisting he has never participated in ransom negotiations. Ndume’s reaction followed allegations by the President of the Borno Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, who accused him of involvement in the handling of […]

“I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your nation, especially the violence affecting Christian communities”.

Fayemi-Obayelu accused the Speaker of involvement in the alleged mismanagement of funds meant for riverine communities in Ilaje Local Government Area.

ABUJA — Businesswoman and founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, Aisha Achimugu, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of persecution, intimidation and abuse of process, alleging that the agency’s actions have endangered her life, damaged her reputation and crippled her business interests. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Achimugu said […]

ABUJA — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has attributed the apparent scarcity of N100 and N200 notes to the increasing adoption of digital payment channels and the declining purchasing power of the lower-denomination currency. Speaking on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, Cardoso dismissed concerns that […]

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with main contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks, as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.

For Nigerian passport holders looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes, there’s good news.

“If anyone screws up, I’ll take you down without a second thought. There are no strongmen around me,” he threatened.