The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of the revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Toyin Omozuwa, press secretary of NBRDA, said the revised…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, belongs to his political camp, while declaring that they all belong to President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the statement on Friday while speaking with journalists…

The federal government has declared Tuesday, 25 August, a public holiday. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the declaration, said the holiday was to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid. The Eid is marked by millions of Muslims worldwide to…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a US court for permission to submit a confidential declaration explaining why it is withholding some records relating to allegations linking President Bola Tinubu to a drug-trafficking investigation. The FBI made the request…

The Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC) has clarified that Wednesday’s transfer of electricity market oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state does not mean an immediate change in electricity supply or tariffs. The commission…

Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, faces a tough challenge in reassimilating to life in the UK, where she remains deeply unpopular, as well as managing uneasy ties with the royal family. Through bombshell interviews and tell-all documentaries, the 45-year-old former American…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for transforming the once-deplorable Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road into a modern 33.5-kilometre dual carriageway. Mr Shettima gave the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating the newly constructed 33.5-kilometre road, which links…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the…

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on governors in the South-east, the Federal Ministry of Justice and security agencies to urgently investigate reported human rights violations and unlawful killings across the region. Amnesty made the call on Thursday in Umuahia, Abia…

A governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Imo State, Ifeanyi Ezeagu, has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which has so far claimed the lives of at least…

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama, has summoned the area commander and all divisional police officers (DPOs) serving within Onitsha to his office for a “high-level supervisory meeting” over a shooting at a market in Onitsha Area…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club are actively seeking another defender because of William Saliba’s long-term injury and a shortage of options in the backline. Arteta made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a final-year student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Maryam Isah Shehu, before the Federal High Court in Abuja for social media post allegedly aimed at tarnishing its reputation. The comission…

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has met with Governor Biodun Oyebanji, reaffirming his commitment to work with the governor for the progress of the state and President…

At least 46 bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying 77 passengers capsized in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the police said on Thursday. Twenty-four passengers were still missing, while seven had been rescued as search efforts…