The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has urged youths to shun all forms of anti-social behavior, reiterating that they remain pivotal to the economic growth, social transformation and democratic stability of the state. The Governor stated this at the formal…

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress. Yusuf defected to the ruling party on Monday at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House. He was made received into the party by former…

The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Unification Church, on Monday, said that its 151 members were still in captivity, urging the federal government to intensify efforts to secure their release. It said that the 151 were among those abducted at Wali,…

The Benue State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has said that hardline actions taken against striking nurses by the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, could further prolong the ongoing industrial action. This…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has urged oil-producing states to fully cooperate in the ongoing exercise to resolve disputes over oil and gas wells by plotting verified coordinates. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, made the call on…

The Nigerian government said it would introduce a policy shift to empower polytechnics to award Bachelor’s degrees as part of moves to end the discrimination between polytechnic and university graduates. In Nigeria, polytechnic graduates who hold Higher National Diploma (HND)…

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed an attack on His Royal Majesty, King T.Y. Baridam, the Paramount Ruler of Bangha Community in Khana Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP…

Nigeria and Türkiye have stepped up moves to deepen military and defence collaboration following high-level talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara. The talks, held ahead of President Bola…

A former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the decision by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2018 was a political mistake that ultimately led to the collapse of…

An Abuja based civil rights group, Center for Reform and Public Advocacy has condemned the alleged selective prosecution of political opposition leaders in the fight against corruption and warned that the trend may derail democracy if not stopped. The group…

A monster storm barreling across the United States had killed at least 11 people on Monday, prompting warnings to stay off the roads, mass flight cancelations and power outages after a weekend of misery. The storm dumped snow, sleet and…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following the traders’ continued compliance with the Indigenous People of Biafra’s sit-at-home directive. Mr Soludo gave the order on Monday in…

The Nasarawa State Government has rejected a report alleging that the state spent ₦707 million on refreshments and meals between January and September 2025 while underfunding rural water projects. The government clarified that the ₦707 million figure cited in the…

The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major revenue milestone in 2025, generating a total of N7.281tn, marking one of its strongest financial performances in recent years. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the sale of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB, in its weekly bulletin dated 26 January, noted that registration for the examination begins nationwide Monday, 26…