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PDP demands probe of gifts to INEC officials

The Peoples Democratic Party called Tuesday for a formal investigation into reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet offered land and cash gifts to senior Independent National Electoral Commission officials.

Umahi unveils South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu

Minister of Works David Umahi launched the South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu on Tuesday, establishing a cross-party advisory platform to counsel serving governors on zonal and national development issues.

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Security Forces Foil Attempted Plane Hijack Plot Near Akure Airport

KEY POINTS Four suspected bandits were arrested near Akure Airport after allegedly attempting to...

Group Warns of Violence Over Agbede Throne Dispute in Edo

A community group has urged Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene urgently in the Agbede throne dispute as a claimant defies court orders and occupies the palace.

US Opens Trade Probe Into Nigeria, 59 Others Over Forced Labour Imports

The United States has opened a trade investigation into Nigeria and dozens of economies over alleged failure to block forced labour imports.

Kidnappings, Killings Rise in South-West as Farmers, Travellers Face Growing Threat

Rising kidnappings and attacks across Nigeria’s South-West are forcing farmers off their land and leaving travellers wary of highways.

Hard Economy Pushes Nigerian Parents to Reject Children’s Homework

More Nigerian parents say rising costs and long work hours leave little time to help children complete heavy school homework.

Nigeria’s Displacement Crisis Deepens as 3.7 Million People Crowd Nearly 3,900 Camps Nationwide

Years of insurgency, banditry and communal clashes have forced millions of Nigerians from their homes, creating thousands of displacement camps.

Ondo State High Court Judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye Dies at 65

KEY POINTS Ondo State High Court judge Bamidele Fola Adeyeye has died at the...

Benue Declares State of Emergency as Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens

KEY POINTS Benue State has declared a state of emergency due to a surge...

Delta cleric, farmer attacked by herdsman, later detained by police after reporting incident

A Delta pastor and farmer say herdsmen attacked them on a farm, but police later detained them after reporting incident.

Tinubu Tells Media: Scrutinise States, Not Just Me

President Tinubu told media executives at Aso Rock Friday that the press should scrutinise states and local governments with the same intensity it applies to his administration.

Northern groups accuse FG of lacking political will to crush terrorists, demand crackdown on sponsors

Northern and Middle Belt leaders say Nigeria knows the terrorists and their locations, urging government action against sponsors and criminal networks.

Tinubu Moves Safety Investigation Bureau to Presidency

President Tinubu has approved relocating the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau to the Presidency, ending months of disagreement over the accident investigation agency's independence.

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PDP demands probe of gifts to INEC officials

The Peoples Democratic Party called Tuesday for a formal investigation into reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet offered land and cash gifts to senior Independent National Electoral Commission officials.

Umahi unveils South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu

Minister of Works David Umahi launched the South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu on Tuesday, establishing a cross-party advisory platform to counsel serving governors on zonal and national development issues.

NCC orders telcos to pay subscribers for outages

The Nigerian Communications Commission ordered mobile operators to automatically compensate subscribers with airtime credits when prolonged or repeated service failures occur, under a new framework effective April 2026.

Williams commissions Tetracore CNG station in Benin City

KEY POINTS Dr. Olakunle Williams commissioned Tetracore Energy Group's new CNG station in Uwusan,...