Stakeholders across Plateau and Benue states are calling for an immediate halt to the violent attacks on farming communities, warning that continued insecurity threatens Nigeria’s food supply. Our correspondent reports that persistent assaults in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Zaki Biam, Kwande,…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, the council said the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. This was stated in a release by his Special Adviser on Media and Public…

The Special Adviser on Transportation to the Lagos State Governor, Sola Giwa, has empowered 500 business owners. Giwa also backed the All Progressives Congress’s ongoing e-membership registration exercise across the country. The governor’s aide announced a financial grant to 500…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met separately with Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State at the State House, Abuja. The meetings were held behind closed doors at the president’s office. Mr Makinde arrived shortly…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned non-citizens against participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country. The warning was issued on Thursday in Bauchi by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Umar Ibrahim, during…

The Kolo Chiefdom in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday marked 25 years of traditional leadership and cultural heritage with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration and Koro Day 2026 in Kubacha, the headquarters of the chiefdom. The…

The family of the late Samuel Obi in Achi Community, Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State, has returned to Mr Obi’s widow, Ukamaka, the N1.6 million it withdrew from her late husband’s bank account. The News Agency of Nigeria…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that thousands of residents of the ancient city are being threatened by flooding, especially during the rainy season. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration on Thursday,…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring his comfort in the opposition party despite a growing wave of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress. “No, I’m comfortable in the…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says exporters in Imo State generated $1,244,095 in export proceeds in 2025. The Imo Coordinator of the council, Anthony Ajuruchi, disclosed this during a follow-up engagement with cocoa farmers in the state on Thursday…

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has explored cutting-edge technologies to strengthen the Nigerian Navy fleet. The CNS attended the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), held in Qatar,…

The Nigeria Customs Service has moved to debunk a misleading recruitment update circulating online, stressing that only information from its official social media platforms is valid and urging applicants not to fall for fake messages. In a statement shared via…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. In a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu confirmed the posting of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta State Sector Command, has urged passengers to speak up against reckless driving as part of efforts to reduce road accidents in the state. Sector Commander Mrs Joyce Alexander made the call on Thursday while…