The Borno State Government has commenced the return of refugees from Gwoza Local Government Area who fled to neighbouring Cameroon, with the first batch arriving in the state after more than a decade in displacement. The development was disclosed in…

A yet-to-be-identified male roadside trader was injured on Wednesday after a railing attached to a bridge under construction collapsed on him in the Ojuore area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement issued…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for collaboration between himself and the Abia State Government in the development of Bende Federal Constituency and other parts of the state. He also lamented that some officials…

The Federal Government has earmarked over N13.12bn for the procurement of arms, ammunition and related equipment for Nigeria’s security agencies in the 2026 appropriation bills. Budget documents show that a total of N13,124,747,575 has been allocated across key security institutions…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concerns over recent demolitions in Lagos State and the closure of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. Tony Ojukwu, NHRC’s executive secretary, said both actions have serious human rights implications. He…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has fixed ten fresh days for the trial to be concluded in the corruption charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Governor of the Central Bank…

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the training and deployment of 3,000 vigilantes across the state to strengthen community protection and support overstretched conventional security agencies. The governor disclosed this on Tuesday while inspecting 500 vigilantes and hunters undergoing…

Nigerian footballers will remain firmly in the spotlight in Europe after a dramatic night of UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday confirmed the teams advancing to the knockout stages of the competition. With all 18 matches kicking off at the…

A lawmaker representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ningi, on Wednesday questioned why the National Assembly was allegedly excluded from the diplomatic discussions that paved the way for the United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State. Speaking during…

The Progressive Governors Forum of the All Progressives Congress has unveiled a strategic roadmap to strengthen party structures, deepen internal reforms, and enhance grassroots engagement across the federation, following a high-level meeting with the party’s National Working Committee. While reading…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a former Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) official for using forged academic and service certificates to secure employment. Muhammad Musa was convicted by Justice B.…

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja, was presided over by the governor. According to him, “I took advantage of the presence of the Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, and other judiciary…

Two officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration workers’ Joint Union Action Committee on Wednesday approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking leave to challenge an interlocutory ruling of the National Industrial Court delivered on Tuesday. The applicants, Rifkatu…

A former member of the House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom State, Onofiok Luke, has vowed not to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “This party has given me all my political platforms, from governor’s aide to state legislature, and speaker…

Reports have emerged that the Lagos State government plans to investigate the recent fire incident at a warehouse in Mile 2, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state. Sources within the government circles told reporters that the probe will centre…