The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Mr Michael Ango from his position as Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS. The development was confirmed in a statement released late…

The Shipping Association of Nigeria on Friday warned about persistent stowaway incidents, saying vessels recorded about 2,300 security infractions in 2025. Chairperson, Mrs Boma Alabi, made the disclosure during a media briefing in Lagos. She said criminal elements still gain…

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has promised to endow a prize at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in honour of its late treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami. In a statement on Friday, IPI Nigeria said the prize to be endowed…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony held in Washington D.C., an honour FIFA President Gianni Infantino said recognises Trump’s contributions to preventing global conflict and advancing the…

The People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate in Osun State, Adedamola Adebayo, has urged party members to celebrate the Supreme Court’s ruling on withheld allocations to local government areas in the state, while warning against violence. Adebayo emerged as the PDP…

President Bola Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Umaru Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues to serve as chair of…

The Ogun State Government has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya disclosed this while briefing members of the Governor’s…

The National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, on Friday emphasised the need for the country to retain its critical health workers — particularly medical doctors and specialists — through commensurate welfare packages in order to reduce…

A bomb explosion in Banki, a town in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly killed at least four people. Local media reported that the incident occurred on Friday. According to the report, the victims, all scavengers, brought…

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has reaffirmed that Shari’ah remains a core aspect of Muslim life in Nigeria, insisting it will not be discarded under pressure from the United States or Christian groups. Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s executive director, criticized…

The Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN) has called for urgent enforcement of the National Drug Distribution Guideline and stronger regulatory collaboration to curb the circulation of falsified and substandard medicines in the country. Speaking at a PWDAN…

The Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Olukayode Oladapo Afeni, has assumed his role as the new Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko. Afeni took over from Comptroller Godwin Otunla on Thursday. This was contained in a statement made…

The Benue State Police Command has assured the public that schools in the state are safe. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Emenari Ifeanyi, told newsmen on Friday that security around schools had been tightened. The Command has deployed personnel,…

The world will turn to Washington, D.C., today (Friday) as FIFA conducts the Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately, one of the sport’s traditional heavyweights is missing from the excitement — Nigeria. For the second consecutive time, the…

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has announced plans for a nationwide unclad protest to demand payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, the coalition’s National Chairman and Chairman of the Nigeria Union of…