The House of Representatives has commenced moves to establish a comprehensive national framework for the control and regulation of alcohol consumption in Nigeria, in what lawmakers described as a major step toward addressing the growing social and public health consequences…

­The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has uncovered a suspected child trafficking network which allegedly used an orphanage to sell children in Enugu State. NAPTIP, in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday,…

The Nigerian Senate has reversed the amendment of its Standing Orders. The development is expected to reignite the race for leadership roles in the 11th National Assembly. The amendment of the Senate’s Standing Orders had restricted eligibility for the principal…

The Kwara State Government has trained 50 individuals on beekeeping with the aim of achieving the purpose of the recently launched Kwara Livestock Entrepreneurship Scheme. This was disclosed in a statement by the Assistant Press Secretary, Ministry of Livestock Development,…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, of fraud involving N33.8 billion. Trial judge, James Omotosho, convicted him on all 12 counts, holding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

The Nigerian Army has cautioned its personnel against the misuse of social media, warning that soldiers who violate existing regulations on online conduct will face disciplinary action. The warning was issued by the Army Provost Marshal, Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu,…

May 7, 2026 12:25 pm File: Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts amended charge, bordering on money laundering, filed against him by…

Dozens of weary Malian soldiers sat in rows under armed guard as separatist fighters filmed them in northern Mali following last month’s coordinated assaults across the country. Many of the soldiers were captured after the military position in Kidal was…

The National Park Service, NPS, has deployed 42 additional volunteer community rangers to strengthen security and conservation efforts at the Gashaka Gumti National Park located across Taraba and Adamawa states. Speaking during the passing-out parade of the rangers in Serti,…

The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The US secretary of state’s visit…

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked Nding Susut, a village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing six persons, including five members of a family. Police spokesperson Alfred Alabo confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, saying…

Channels Television has debunked the statement by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, that it is making money from land allocated to it in Abuja. The media organization made the rebuttal on Thursday, stating that the…

The Nigerian Army has warned its personnel against using social media, saying soldiers who violate the country’s social media regulations face punishment. The warning was issued by the Nigerian Army Provost Marshal, Maj. Gen. Mathias Erebulu, during a training seminar…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret over giving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a platform that enabled his rise in Nigeria’s political space.…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday raised concerns over the billing practices of DSTV in Nigeria, questioning why subscribers continue to lose their subscription days even when the service is not in use. Speaking during plenary session, Akpabio said, “DSTV…