January 26, 2026 9:40 am FCTA workers protesting at the National Industrial Court in Abuja. Photo: Gift Habib Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday picketed the National Industrial Court…

It was a “white” Sunday in the United States, as heavy snow, crippling ice, freezing rain and frigid temperatures blanketed a massive swath of the country this weekend. Roughly 245 million people across 40 states, stretching all the way from…

Two people were killed and six others abducted on Friday night when armed bandits attacked Dan Nakwabo and Madobai villages in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday…

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Zaria–Sheme Road project after inspecting the construction from Sheme, Katsina State, on Sunday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the…

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Zaria–Sheme Road project after inspecting the construction from Sheme, Katsina State, on Sunday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Activist and social commentator, Mahdi Shehu has said that democracy in Nigeria has brought more pain than relief to many citizens, stating that from 1999 to date, democracy only means “nothing but a killer Pill, a source of pain and death.He…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that minority voices continue to be heard despite political alignments and discussions over rotational presidency. Speaking on Channels Sunday Politics in Abuja on…

Last week, Nigerian stocks recorded their first weekly loss of the year as the benchmark share index slightly fell by 0.4 per cent. Profit taking in consumer goods and bank stocks triggered the slide. Activity also dropped, compared to the…

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the return of history to the curriculum. The minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known during an interview on Arise News, adding that he lacked the explanation to…

The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants. The Pentagon has also kept…

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, has described the signing of the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as a major boost for the economy of the South-East. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, ICRC, in a statement on Sunday…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, has stated that the state is facing intense urban and population pressure. According to a statement recently made by the Public Affairs Officer I at the Ministry…

The Benue State caucus of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the National Assembly has expressed confidence in the ongoing e-registration and revalidation exercise being carried out by the party across the state. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi after inspecting…

The Lagos State Government on Sunday reiterated its commitment to continuously upgrade and put in place resilient drainage infrastructure across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the commitment while speaking with the media after…

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly and eight of their colleagues in the House of Representatives have resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The lawmakers announced their departure from the party and affirmed their commitment…