Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting it has approved or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. The clarification followed media reports linking such measures to recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. According to the government,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
The (President Ahmed Bola) Tinubu administration’s renewed push for State Police has reopened one of the most consequential public policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent...
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have successfully intercepted and rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists during ongoing counter terrorism operations in Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed this in a statement...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement. The resolution was reached during the quarterly meeting held on 16 June 2026 at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, where...
Actor and social commentator Ugezu J. Ugezu, was detained by the Nigeria Police Force following an investigation into an allegedly defamatory social media publication in which he claimed that international businessman and philanthropist Prince Daniel Kanu had been arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned in the early 2000s. The investigation was...
Management of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has secured a funding of N2bn for the digitisation of its programmes in addition to being able to access grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for various projects unlike in the past. Chairman of the Governing Council, Muiz Banire, announced...
Fresh efforts to revive the previously aborted sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline have reignited concerns over transparency and corporate governance in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A policy expert has warned that the manner in which the transaction is handled could have far-reaching...
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting Operation CLEAN SWEEP III have recorded another major breakthrough in ongoing counter-banditry operations in Katsina State, rescuing another four kidnapped victims during sustained offensive operations targeting the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his criminal network. The Nigerian Army confirmed this in...
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing on Wednesday, 17 June,2026. The spokesman of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr. Benjamin said the original result slip contains the candidate’s photograph, national ranking, and other security features. He said it is part of the official document required for post-UTME processing and consideration by tertiary institutions. The JAMB spokesman said: “Candidates can conveniently print their Original Result Slip from any internet-enabled device, whether at home, in the office, or at accredited business centres. “Candidates are advised to verify all details on the slip immediately after printing and keep a copy for future admission-related purposes”.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has started a major review of telecom pricing rules, marking the first comprehensive assessment of the sector’s tariff framework in nearly eight years. The exercise, being carried out in partnership with KPMG, was launched at a Mobile Termination Rate stakeholders’ forum in Lagos on Tuesday....
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and was named FIFA Man of the Match as Argentina kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday night. The Argentina captain struck in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes to hand the defending champions...
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has embarked on a last-minute campaign for the re-election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for a second term in office ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. He told the people of the state that the joint ticket...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, paid a working visit to Zamfara State where he joined officers, families, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial independence and institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, describing the project as a strategic investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. Represented by...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the decision of the Court of Appeal to stay the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that sought the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. Reacting to the development in a post on X on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated the Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, he marked his 90th birthday alongside two major milestones in his religious journey. In a message shared on his X account on Tuesday, Obi joined Catholics across Nigeria in celebrating the...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise conducted for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination due to technical challenges and biometric verification issues. Tge Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this...
Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it failed to remit ₦62.2 billion to the Federation Account. The decision followed an investigative hearing involving the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, over 77 audit queries contained in the 2019 and 2020 reports of...
Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday as Les Bleus defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain scored twice in the Group I clash to move to 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57. After...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised internationally acclaimed Nigerian artist, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, following recognition from former United States President Barack Obama over her latest artistic milestone. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, Obi expressed pride over Obama’s public celebration of Akunyili Crosby,...