The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has dismissed allegations circulating against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, describing them as inconsistent, unsupported, and capable of undermining national stability. Addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja, the coalition urged Nigerians to rely on evidence and legal processes rather...
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Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), saying access to consumer credit is critical to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, established the CREDICORP to build a trusted credit infrastructure, provide catalytic...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has intercepted and handed over improperly declared pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), reinforcing its resolve to prevent unregulated medical supplies from entering the Nigerian market. According to a statement issued to...
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged Muslim and Christian leaders in the country to show greater compassion for the poor and underprivileged by pursuing policies that cater to the needs of the majority in the grassroots. The President, who hosted governors for the breaking of an interfaith fast...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has recorded an impressive outcome ahead of the Area Council Election scheduled to hold on Saturday 21st February 2026. In a statement by...
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has called for a united front among all Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential elections in a bid to rescue the country from bad governance and corruption. Mr. Obi said the “Operation Rescue Nigeria” is not...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified public concerns arising from the recently released timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, particularly regarding the dates fixed for the conduct of elections. A statement issued by the National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the Notice of Election, alongside the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, fixing the presidential and National Assembly polls for February 20, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who announced the decision at a press conference on Friday...
As Valentine’s Day draws near, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on Nigerians to prioritize their health and safety while celebrating love, urging them to take deliberate steps to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Delivering the message in a Valentine’s Day...
Non-governmental organisation, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has urged Nigerians to vote for leaders in the 2027 general elections based on their ability to tackle the nation’s economic and security challenges, rather than along religious, tribal or regional lines. The call was made during a one-day public lecture...
Anger trailed midweek football fixtures after stunned bettors took to social media to complain about heavy losses and what many described as a frustrating betting glitch. According to a trending summary on X, favourites delivered unexpected results — Real Madrid reportedly fell 4-2 to Benfica, Arsenal edged Kairat Almaty...
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said that the tax reforms which have since come into operation are bound to improve Nigeria’s economic buoyancy in 2026 and beyond. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank insisted that the country’s revenue mobilization drive...
Executive Chairman of Cross River Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Edwin Okon, has disclosed that the newly signed tax reform bill by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at reducing the burden of majority of Nigerians . Okon said the tax reform is also targeting the poor and vulnerable in the...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima , has said the formal entry of Plateau State into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is an affirmation that the governing party is truly a national platform that open to all Nigerians committed to unity, peace and inclusive development. He described the party as...
Nigeria was once again plunged into widespread darkness on Tuesday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, cutting off power supply to millions of households and businesses across the country. The development quickly dominated conversations on X (formerly Twitter), where Nigerians shared real-time updates and screenshots from electricity...
Father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has made a public appeal to Nigerians and his estranged wife, seeking forgiveness and a chance to reconnect with his children after 18 years of separation. Speaking during a TikTok live session with influencer, Hellen Ati, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, who...
Federal Fire Service has expressed serious concern over a rising pattern of fire outbreaks linked to electrical surges and overloading, following three major incidents recorded within a 32-hour period in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in estimated losses exceeding ₦650 million. National PRO / Head, Corporate Services, Federal...
President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for surpassing the N100 trillion milestone on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). President Tinubu described this record achievement as an inspiration for the investing public operating in the money and capital markets. He urged...
United States (US) government has announced a new travel requirement for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas, covering business and tourism travel, mandating the posting of visa bonds of up to $15,000. According to the directive, the policy will take effect in Nigeria on January 21, 2026. Visa bonds are...
Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has firmly defended the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, describing recent claims of constitutional breach, fiscal illegality and lack of transparency as misplaced. In a detailed clarification issued by the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, the...