The IMF chief is in Ukraine for the first time since 2023 for high-level meetings, the fund said Thursday, as Kyiv awaits approval on key funding nearly four years since Russia’s invasion. International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva is…

The federal government has inaugurated a 24-member Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) to drive the implementation of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), a programme aimed at providing reliable and sustainable electricity to health facilities nationwide. The initiative seeks to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for Armed Forces Remembrance Day to extend beyond mere ceremonial gestures, urging leaders to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians over image management, foreign travels, or political convenience. This was disclosed in…

The African Democratic Congress has said that Armed Forces Remembrance Day should go beyond symbolic gestures and ceremonial activities, urging leaders to demonstrate responsible, people-centred governance by prioritising the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians over image management, foreign travels, or…

The Sokoto State Government, on Thursday, stated that it had approved the evacuation of Tidibale village in the Isa Local Government Area, following a reported threat by terrorism kingpin Bello Turji. The government’s response followed a viral video that showed…

The Supreme Court will on Friday, January 16, 2026, deliver its decision in the long-running N1.35 billion fraud case involving former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced…

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, presided over the 156th National Economic Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The hybrid meeting, which began at 4:17 pm local time on Thursday, is the second gathering of the council since…

The Adamawa State Government has commenced the validation and updating of the database of participating civil servants in its contributory health insurance scheme. A notice to this effect stated that the exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate records for effective…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied a report claiming that the Federal Government has paused the issuance of implementation guidelines for the new tax laws due to uncertainty. A media…

The Budget Office of the Federation has rejected claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a N246 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s federal budgeting process. In a press…

Governor Uba Sani has reiterated that the proposed $200 million Mega Poultry Project will  generate over USD $450 million annually, create more than 350,000 direct and indirect jobs  in Kaduna State. The Governor further pointed out that the project will…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged Ndigbo to move beyond the Nigerian Civil War and redirect their energy towards national participation and development, saying the war ended 56 years ago. Soludo made the call on Thursday during the…

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Theophilus Danjuma, has withdrawn a N1 billion defamation suit he filed against Paul Rika and his ministry, the Holiness Revival Ministry Worldwide (HOREMOW). The Lagos State High Court struck out the suit on 12…

The Commander of the 013 Quick Response Force, Nigerian Air Force, Minna, Niger State, Group Captain KO Akinyosade, has emphasized the need for collaboration between relevant agencies to enhance national security. He said the call is in a bid to strengthen collaboration…

The Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Muhammed Gambo, has joined others across the country to mark the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement released on Thursday, Gambo saluted the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes…