In many parts of Nigeria, it is not unusual to see vast stretches of land that look as if they are waiting for something to happen. The soil is rich in many of these areas, and the land itself appears ready for cultivation. Yet much of it remains overgrown,...
By JUDDIE TOJAH ONWUACHU SOMTO
The Presidency has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi that he is being targeted by the Federal Government, describing his claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,...
Senate has decided to hold off on any action over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) until the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) concludes its investigation. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu, who raised concerns over the...
Nigerian military has recorded fresh operational gains in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East, with troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelling an attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), rescuing kidnapped victims and dismantling suspected terrorist logistics networks across Borno and Adamawa states. The...
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, sits down with the leading presidential contender in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in a far-reaching conversation on Nigeria’s political future, the state of the nation and his personal journey ahead of the 2027 elections....
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians that both the standard ₦100 banknote and the commemorative ₦100 note remain valid for use across the country, warning that refusing to accept either of them is against the law. The clarification followed reports that some individuals, businesses and even financial...
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said there is a need for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the beauty and diversity that defines the country and explore the nation’s rich tourism potential. She stated this when she received the Ambassador, State of Qatar to...
Lagos State Police Command has arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids across criminal hideouts in different parts of the state as part of efforts to prevent violence linked to the annual July 7 cult activities. The operation, which was carried out on the directive...
In a major step toward strengthening operational capacity and regional presence, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside the Governors of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Enugu States, has laid the foundation for a strategic 120-bed Army Medical Centre at Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State....
Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of Zainab Sodiq over an alleged violation of Nigeria’s regulations governing the acquisition and operation of drones. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the Service said Sodiq was intercepted...
Nigeria has expressed sympathy to the government and people of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday, “Nigeria mourns the loss of lives in this disaster, which has...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, flagged off the 2026 statewide Wet Farming Season and launched the sales and distribution of 200 truckloads of NPK fertiliser at 50 per cent subsidised rates, alongside the distribution of free agricultural inputs to 120,000 farmers to boost food production...
President Bola Tinubu has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) across the country to align more closely with his administration’s development agenda, urging them to prioritise national interests and reject foreign funding that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and development objectives. Speaking at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit in...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to hand the investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), insisting that only an independent judicial panel can conduct a credible and impartial inquiry....
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for fairness, transparency and strict adherence to due process in the administration of justice, following a viral video featuring Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai. In a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Obi said he was emotionally touched after...
Credible sources at the Federal Ministry of Education have denied claims in a leading newspaper that the Minister of Education is behind the delay in resumption by new employees of NELFUND “We can authoritatively state that there is no approval for any recruitment excercise in the Nigerian Education Loan...
The 19 Northern States Governors’ Forum has inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund as part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity across the region through coordinated action, intelligence sharing and resource mobilisation. Former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief...
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos in a deal worth £50 million, with the player set to undergo a medical within the next 24 hours before completing the move. The agreement sees United match Chelsea’s asking price, while Chelsea will also...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has been conferred with the prestigious traditional title of “Omu Udo I of Ebonyi” by the Ebonyi State Council of Chiefs, in recognition of his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to peace, security and national development. The investiture ceremony, held...