Anambra man’s arrest linked to cyberbullying, not filming attack — Police
The Enugu State Police Command says it arrested Ani Chidi over cyberbullying complaints and not for filming a gun attack on an NDC political meeting. Read More:...
View ArticlePetrol discount not subsidy — Presidency
The Presidency says a new measure for NNPC to sell petrol at cost price is a discount to cushion price shocks, not a return of the fuel subsidy. Read More:...
View ArticleAbiodun begs Ogun transport unions to stop arbitrary fare increases
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged transport unions to stop arbitrary fare increases, saying it makes life uncomfortable for residents. Read More:...
View ArticleFG plans 90,000km fibre rollout nationwide to boost internet access
The Federal Government plans to deploy 90,000km of fibre optic cable nationwide by 2028 under Project BRIDGE to expand broadband connectivity. Read More:...
View ArticleEnugu lawmaker withdraws public safety bill, seeks consultation
An Enugu lawmaker, Chima Obieze, has withdrawn his proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill following public criticism to allow for wider consultation Read More:...
View Article2027: Police, INEC partner to boost election security in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command and INEC have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the 2027 general elec Read More:...
View Article2027 Hajj: Ex-SGF urges improved services for Nigerian pilgrims
Former SGF Yayale Ahmed has urged NAHCON to improve services and prioritise the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj during a visit. Read More:...
View Article2027: Amaechi, Edo APC trade words over Tinubu’s re-election bid
ADC’s Rotimi Amaechi says only thieves will vote for Tinubu in 2027, prompting a sharp response from the Edo APC who dismissed his comments as senseless. Read More:...
View ArticleGroup urges men to fight patriarchy, gender-based violence
An NGO has urged men to take active roles in challenging patriarchy and preventing gender-based violence, stressing the need for accountable male allyship. Read More:...
View ArticleNo politician’s ambition worth your life, LP rep candidate tells youths
Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has warned Nigerian youths against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More:...
View ArticleBenue LG boss imposes curfew after okada riders protest turns violent
The Chairman of Gboko LGA in Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew after a protest by okada riders turned violent. Read More:...
View ArticleNDIC pays N69.65bn to depositors of failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has paid a cumulative N69.65bn to insured depositors of failed financial institutions to protect customers. Read More:...
View ArticleADC presidential campaign council for inauguration Friday — Official
The African Democratic Congress will on Friday inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, formally launching its campaign for the 2027 election Read More:...
View ArticleNigeria needs 554,000 extra officers for state police — Abiodun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says Nigeria needs an additional 554,353 personnel to adequately staff the proposed state police system nationwide. Read More:...
View ArticleReps threaten sanctions against institutions violating NELFUND rules
The House of Representatives has threatened sanctions against tertiary institutions found violating the guidelines of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NEL Read More:...
View ArticleNLC gives FG two weeks to cut petrol price, begin minimum wage talks
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to reduce petrol prices and commence renegotiation of the minimum wage. Read More:...
View ArticleNDLEA arrests 42, hunts suspected drug baron in Edo
The NDLEA in Edo State has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and declared a suspected drug baron, Gospel Mudiaga Odeh, wanted after he escaped. Read More:...
View ArticleUS freezes green-card processing for Microsoft, Adobe workers
The US government has suspended processing employment-based green-card applications for Microsoft, Adobe, and others over alleged immigration system abuse. Read More:...
View ArticleMTN confirms network outage in Lagos, FCT, four other states
MTN Nigeria has confirmed a network outage affecting customers in Lagos, FCT, Oyo, Rivers, and Delta states, stating its engineers are working to fix it. Read More:...
View ArticleBREAKING: 20 rescued prospective corps members arrive in Oyo
Twenty prospective NYSC members, rescued after being kidnapped in Imo State, have arrived at the DSS headquarters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Read More:...
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