Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the disbursement of more than ₦5.6 billion to settle gratuity payments owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between 2018 and 2020 in all 44 local government areas of the state.…
The APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has confidently predicted the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, regardless of the platform he runs on. Speaking amid rumors of Jonathan aligning with the African Democratic Congress…
Nearly twenty years after reforms were introduced to liberalise Nigeria’s power sector and increase generation capacity, meaningful progress has remained elusive, according to the Nigerian Society of Engineers. This view was expressed by former NSE President, Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, during the…
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped to N4.45tn in August 2025, the lowest level recorded so far this year, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Money and Credit Statistics. The amount fell by N41.1bn (0.9 per…
Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has officially announced her retirement from football, closing the curtain on a distinguished career that spanned more than two decades and saw her shine at both club and internation levels. The American-born striker, who switched…
A Russian drone strike has triggered a catastrophic fire at a Ukrainian pig farm, leaving around 13,000 pigs dead in one of the most devastating animal losses of the ongoing war. The incident occurred in the Novovodolazka settlement of Kharkiv…
Former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has sharply criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for escalating its conflict with Dangote Refinery into a broader shutdown of oil sector operations nationwide.…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is willing to step aside if a younger aspirant emerges victorious in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary ahead of the 2027 elections. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku…
Nigeria has taken a significant step in its battle against economic crime with the launch of ISO 37003:2025 — Fraud Control Management Systems, in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI). This groundbreaking framework is intended to bolster transparency, integrity,…
The Federal Government has brokered an agreement to resolve the labour dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), putting an end to a strike that threatened Nigeria’s fuel supply. At a…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles face a must-win clash against Saudi Arabia on Thursday in their second Group F game at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. After a 1-0 loss to Norway in their opener—despite dominating possession and having two…
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has urged citizens to hold fast to unity and optimism in the face of ongoing challenges. He expressed strong belief that the economic strategies of President Bola Tinubu’s…
With effect from October 1, 2025, Emirates Airlines will ban passengers from carrying and using power banks onboard its entire fleet, the carrier has officially confirmed. The new safety regulation follows a comprehensive internal review highlighting the risks associated with…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday shifted the arraignment of politician and activist Omoyele Sowore to a later date in the defamation case filed against him over alleged derogatory remarks about President Bola Tinubu. The court fixed October…
The Igbo National Union-Worldwide (INU-W) has appealed to the Federal Government to guarantee fairness in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a formal statement signed by its Administrative Secretary, Mazi…