The Federal Government and states have pledged to deepen collaboration at the grassroots as Nigeria moves to translate its nutrition policies into measurable improvements in communities and households. The renewed push is aimed at strengthening nutrition delivery through coordinated action across health, education, agriculture, water, sanitation and social protection,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out an airstrike on suspected terrorist positions at Rijana Hill in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State after receiving intelligence about the movement of armed criminals in the area. The operation was carried out on Friday by the Air Component of...
Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Onatayo Pelumi for money laundering involving funds totalling about ₦132 million. Pelumi was convicted by Justice Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on five counts bordering on the retention of proceeds...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, October 9, 2026, handed over $56,000 recovered in a suspected procurement fraud case to an American-based businesswoman, Mrs Adeshola Oshilaja. The handover was performed at its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing the total amount recovered for her to $104,950....
Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) has defended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), urging Global Integrity Watch (GIW) to avoid what it described as political interference over audit-related allegations against the commission. The group said accountability should be pursued fairly and in line with due process rather...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the indefinite strike declared by the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as political, insisting that there is no justification for the industrial action. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after a meeting with FCT Area Council...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that “bloody thieves” and “lunatics” like former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, will never be allowed to attain the presidency of Nigeria. Speaking to Journalists after a brief meeting with FCT Area council chairmen in Abuja, Wike launched...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria will deepen the implementation of the Nutrition 774 Initiative with practical lessons from Ethiopia’s experience in tackling malnutrition, strengthening food systems and coordinating nutrition interventions across different levels of government. The Vice President said the knowledge gained from the three-day Nigeria–Ethiopia Nutrition...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, over the tragic NAF 931 aircraft crash which claimed 25 lives. The Force spokesman, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected Commands and Formations of the Nigeria Police Force. The force spokesman, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his recent claim that he won the last presidential poll despite admitting he had no evidence to support it. The council described Obi’s comments as misleading and accused...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on its staff to go beyond routine official responsibilities by prioritising professionalism, empathy, accountability and timely service delivery to voters and other stakeholders. The call was made during the Commission’s 2026 Customer Service Week celebration, held at its Conference Hall in Abuja,...
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the 30-day petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Retail is not a return of the fuel subsidy regime abolished by the Federal Government in 2023. Oyedele explained that the discount...
Nigerians have raised questions about the economic benefits of NNPC Retail’s 30-day petrol price discount, expressing concerns over whether the intervention will translate into lower transportation costs and meaningful relief for households already struggling with high living expenses. The concerns come amid a debate over whether the Nigerian National...
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) in Kaduna State has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising postal operations, improving service delivery and expanding access to essential services as it joined postal administrations worldwide to mark the 2026 World Post Day. The celebration, held at the NIPOST Kaduna State Headquarters, was commemorated...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a terrorism suspect, Muhammad Ibrahim, at the Kuje Correctional Centre until November 16, 2026, fixed for the beginning of his trial. Ibrahim was arraigned by the Department of State Services, DSS, on a four-count charge of terrorism-related activities, unlawful possession and...
The Presidency has dismissed claims linking recent fuel price reductions to the return of subsidy, insisting that a margin discount by fuel marketers is different from a government-funded subsidy. In a statement shared by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency urged...
African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has called on all eligible Nigerians to turn out en masse to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the nationwide collection exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commences today. The Council assured Nigerians that their votes must count...
A suspected machete-wielding robber who allegedly terrorised residents of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, has been arrested by the police after several women identified him as their attacker. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Wisdom Effiong, was arrested following reports of repeated evening attacks in the Osongama area, where...
Borno State Government has explained the reason behind the prolonged power outage affecting Maiduguri and several other parts of the state, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore electricity. The Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Mohammed Lawan Buba, said the blackout was caused by a fault on the...