The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF)…
Month: January 2026
Senegal emerge champions of 2025 AFCON
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have emerged champions of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
Crisis hits Bauchi ADC as Chairman alleges sabotage by contracted agents
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bauchi State chapter has been thrown into crisis following allegations that…
Over 4,600 tricycles, 100,000 vehicles run on CNG in Nigeria – PiCNG
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), says over 4, 600…
NDLEA nabs ex-convict, female online vendor
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-convict, female online vendor and others…
7.5% VAT: Customers want CBN to caution banks over exploitations
Many bank customers have frowned at the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected…
Arsenal miss another chance to consolidate leadership
Arsenal missed the chance to open up a nine-point gap on Manchester City as they were…
Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Nasa’s mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the…
Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say
A threat by President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his…
Nigerian Army records operational gains in 2025 amid security challenges –GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Mai-Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife on Saturday, said that…
Kano Board warns pilgrims ahead of 2026 Hajj screening
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged intending pilgrims to prepare fully for the forthcoming…
‘This bronze feels like gold’, Tinubu hails Super Eagles’ AFCON grit
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025…
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week…
Super Eagles win bronze after beating Egypt
By Moses Okorie The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won bronze as a consolation prize having…
Moving the nation forward: Why transporters must organise, register and be counted
By Uche Nnadozie By any honest measure, Nigeria moves on wheels, wings, waterways and pipelines. From…
SDP candidate MC Tagwaye confident of winning AMAC election
By Moses Okorie The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Abuja Municipal Area Council…
Army confirms surrender of 80 militants in Cross River
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under…
Where is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu?
By Emeka Alex Duru We must all be bothered about the patriotic remarks by the Labour…
Ebonyi council polls: Umahi’s son obtains chairmanship form
Osborne, Son of the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has obtained the chairmanship form for…
Laundryman jailed 10 months for stealing $6,000
A Wuse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has sentenced Livinus Stephen to 10 months in prison for…
Lagos government says no casualty at Odokekere school collapse
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High…
Ex-Army Chief Faruk Yahaya files N1.5bn defamation suit
A former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has filed a defamation suit against…
Police arrest suspects linked to attack on Ngige’s convoy, two killed in shootout
Ikenga said the suspects, believed to be armed robbers and cultists with links to a proscribed…
Alleged defamation: Court strikes out suit against Akpoti- Uduaghan
Justice Chizoba Orji of an Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out alleged defamation case against…
Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day: Slain soldiers’ widows decry neglect
Widows of fallen military heroes have said they have been neglected and abandoned, especially amid economic…
Remembrance Day: Speaker Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces
Speaker Abbas restated the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthening security and intelligence agencies,…
US suspends visa applications from Nigeria
Immigrant visa applications from Nigeria and at least 74 other countries are set to face an…
Trump says Iran has ‘no plan’ to execute protesters
President Donald Trump says Tehran has “no plan” to execute protesters, but still hasn’t ruled out…
FCTA to enforce ground rent, CofO, land use fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will enforce ground rent violations, Certificate of Ownership (C of…