The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede has charged teenagers across the country to shun cyber crime and other offences, urging them to embrace integrity, hard work and legitimate means of achieving success. He gave the charge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sunday,...
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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to deepen the culture of generosity, compassion and volunteerism as the world commemorates the 2026 International Day of Charity. In a message issued to mark the global observance, the First Lady said the annual event serves as an...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended the establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), saying the institution was founded as a long-term investment in education and the development of Northern Nigeria rather than for commercial gain. Atiku made the remarks on Friday in a post on his...
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised Nigeria’s political and economic system, arguing that the country has created an environment where questionable wealth is celebrated while integrity and productive enterprise are often overlooked. Speaking during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr. Kay, the former minister...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, credible and transparent 2027 General Election as it welcomed a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) for its Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) in Abuja. The delegation, led by IRI President Dr. Dan Twining, is...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway will boost agriculture and open new economic opportunities for communities and states along the 1,000-kilometre corridor, including Kebbi State. The Minister stated this when he received the Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Yakubu Ahmed...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, has earned international commendation for the bold reforms being implemented to transform Nigeria’s education sector, with former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, applauding...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija Season 11) returned in grand style on Sunday with the official launch of its 11th season, introducing 24 contestants who will compete over the next 72 days for the biggest reward in the history of the reality television show. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to at least 90 days before the next General Elections to enable more Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. Obi made the appeal...
For a small Nigerian importer, customs clearance is often treated as a task that begins when the vessel is close to port. By then, the commercial invoice, packing list, product description and regulatory documents may already contain errors that are difficult to correct quickly. The more useful control is...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion. President Tinubu...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), for increased and sustained funding to strengthen the Commission’s operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit...
The Federal Government is mourning the death of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian. The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa. said she died from injuries sustained during a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The Ministry informed that late Miss Nnani was...
A 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after operatives uncovered 13 kilograms of cocaine ingeniously concealed inside fake plantain peels at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, identified as Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek, was apprehended on Sunday, June...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “urgently disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over ₦1.3 billion (₦1,302,978,784) to the Presidential...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the United Nations’ warning of a worsening food crisis in northern Nigeria, urging the Federal Government and state authorities to urgently prioritise food security, agricultural investment and the protection of farming communities. Reacting to the latest...
Federal Government has committed over ₦217 billion within two years to strengthen medical education and healthcare training across Nigeria as part of efforts to build a stronger healthcare system anchored on quality education, research, innovation and human capital development. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, disclosed...
President Bola Tinubu has again charged the Nigerian judiciary to ensure swift, fair justice that is blind to a litigant’s status or tribe, insisting that a compromised legal system threatens democratic stability. Instead of widespread citizen frustration with prolonged case backlogs and slow adjudication, he maintained that the administration...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to building a better Nigeria, declaring that “a new era of true democracy is possible” as the country marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his official X account...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that while the heroes of the June 12 struggle secured democracy for Nigeria, the responsibility of the current generation is to deliver economic prosperity to citizens. In his Democracy Day address to the nation, Tinubu said the country’s democratic journey must now...