Over 200 students of the University of Calabar, Cross River State, have sued the university, its vice-chancellor, the registrar and President Bola Tinubu over their removal from the Faculty of Law and transfer to their former faculties and departments. The…

Residents of Karanla community, a rural settlement in the Mowe area of Ogun State, have appealed to the state government to fix the community road, saying the poor condition has hindered movement and affected their livelihoods. FILE: Ogun State Governor,…

Cross River Government says Nigeria operates a pseudo-federal system, making engagement with the federal government essential for effective development The state’s Commissioner for Information, Ekpenyong Cobham, said this during a press briefing on Wednesday in Calabar. Mr Cobham was reacting…

The Oyo State Government has assured investors in the hospitality business of its continued support, saying that efforts would be intensified to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of the sector. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,…

Governor Mala Buni of Yobe has assured Nigerian refugees in the Republic of Niger of the government’s commitment to facilitate the repatriation of those willing to return to Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by Mr Buni’s Director-General, Press…

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump’s invalidated tariffs. The uptick in borrowing comes as longer term US obligations linked…

A former Inspector General of Police and Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial candidate for Jigawa Southwest, Sulaiman Abba, has said no one can rig him out of the race. Abba spoke on Wednesday in Dutse while interacting with journalists to mark…

The National Human Rights Commission has pledged to work towards restoring the livelihoods of residents of Bile community in Rivers State, following concerns over persistent gas leakage in the area. The Assistant Chief Investigation Officer of the NHRC, Zainab Hamma,…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains far from control, with the risk of international spread still high. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said this in a statement on…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the establishment of a drafting committee to develop a five-year strategic defence cooperation plan. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive…

The Imo State Government under Governor Hope Uzodimma spent N2.19 billion on security-related services in the first half of 2026, even as the state recorded a 14.4 per cent overall budget performance following a significant revenue shortfall. The expenditure comprised…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured all that at least 10 major road and infrastructure projects in Abuja will be completed and ready for inauguration before the 2027 general elections. Wike gave the assurance on…

A group of retired military personnel converged in Abuja on Wednesday to protest what they described as a disparity in their pension scheme and demanded a consequential adjustment. The veterans, carrying placards with different inscriptions as seen in a viral…

Premier League clubs have strengthened their squads with several new signings ahead of the 2026/27 season, bringing a host of players to England for their first taste of top-flight football. Among the newcomers are highly rated young internationals, established players…

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year, with the first batch expected to arrive on Wednesday. The Minister of Information, Jerolinmek Piah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. This…