President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education sector reforms are creating real opportunities for young Nigerians, and ensuring access, stability and quality across Nigerian universities. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated when he received the Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja (formerly University of Abuja), Professor...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
FirstBank customer, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, has been convicted by an Edo State High Court after unlawfully spending ₦1.5 billion mistakenly credited to his account by the bank. The incident, which unfolded between June and November 2025, began when First Bank erroneously credited Kingsley’s account with the huge sum. Rather...
Kogi State Government has announced plans to raise ₦50 billion through a Sukuk bond to finance the construction of the Kogi State International Airport, Zariagi, and the Lokoja International Market. Governor Ododo, represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Ashiru Idris, disclosed this at a meeting with investors and...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has noted with concern reports circulating in the media and on social platforms alleging that beneficiaries of the NELFUND student loan scheme have been directed to commence repayment. NELFUND wishes to categorically state that these reports are false, misleading, and unfounded. In a statement...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have recorded another significant success in efforts to degrade terrorist logistics and criminal support networks in the North East. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) has called on the military authorities and troops to sustain the ongoing operations in the Sambisa Forests, Mandara Mountains bordering Cameroun Republic, the Timbuktu Traingle and shores of the Lake Chad region in order to stem the tide of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. He...
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing the move as a betrayal of the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the...
Anambra State Government has officially scrapped the long-standing Monday sit-at-home observed across the state, declaring that the directive takes effect immediately. The decision was conveyed in a statement signed by the Board Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Mgbemena Loveline E., following a State Executive...
Troops of 1 Division/Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have successfully foiled a banditry incident and neutralized one suspected violent extremist during a snap ambush operation conducted in Maraban Rido general area of Kaduna State. This is in contained in a statement issued by the Acting Staff Officer Grade...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed is taking Africa by storm! His recent live stream in Benin Republic is making waves, and it’s one for the books. From exploring ancient temples to interacting with locals, Speed’s energy is infectious. Let’s dive into the highlights of his Benin Republic adventure! Check picture...
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that the water production of Kaduna State has increased from 8% to over 30% in the last two and half years, as a result of a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure. The Governor who made this known when the management of...
Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, declaring that no community will be left behind in Kaduna State as his government undertakes massive road construction across the state. The governor disclosed that his administration is currently constructing 140 roads spanning 1,335 kilometres across all the...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to request the postponement of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections currently scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026, on account of the Ramadan fast. In the letter dated 22 January 2026 and signed by...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the passing of Miss Chika Okparaeke, a vibrant social media influencer and die-hard supporter of our great Party. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said Miss Okparaeke fondly known as “Ada Buhari”, was stoic, courageous, and unwavering in her...
Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports alleging that a Gombe State indigene, Ibrahim Nazifi, died during military training at Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Zaria, describing the claim as false and misleading. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot NA Zaria, Captain Chikadibia Viola Anele, in a statement, said there...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. This is just as he said Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations. VP Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after...
Yesterday, 23rd January 2026, Nigerians were once again offered an expected but unwanted New Year gift! – The national grid succumbed once again thus throwing the nation and our economy into darkness… It is hardly surprising that the grid continues to collapse. With inadequate funding, weak oversight and governance,...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Washington, Ms Maggie Nardi, and her delegation on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation which comprised of Mr. Jacob...
A Taraba woman, Mrs. Ramatu Abbas, from Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, who allegedly mutilated a teenage girl over her husband’s advances, has reportedly been divorced by her husband in line with Islamic rites. The incident occurred on January 21, 2026, when Ramatu allegedly attacked a 17-year-old...
Nigeria Government has declared that any violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state, reaffirming that the protection of all citizens—Christians, Muslims, and adherents of other faiths—is non-negotiable. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the statement at the conclusion of...