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Tinubu vows to crush terror and secure prosperity in Democracy Day address

President Bola Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to vow victory over terrorism and secure economic prosperity, while marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria.

NNPCL and security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

NNPCL and security agencies have intensified their crackdown on pipeline vandalism after finding a damaged crude oil pipeline in the FCT and arresting three suspects.

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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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Tinubu vows to crush terror and secure prosperity in Democracy Day address

President Bola Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to vow victory over terrorism and secure economic prosperity, while marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria.

NNPCL and security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

NNPCL and security agencies have intensified their crackdown on pipeline vandalism after finding a damaged crude oil pipeline in the FCT and arresting three suspects.

Cardoso wins Central Bank Governor of the Year award

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has won the Central Bank of the Year award in London, dedicating the recognition to the apex bank's board, management and staff.

Business confidence in the macroeconomy rises to 7.9 index points, says CBN

Business confidence in Nigeria's macroeconomy rose to 7.9 index points in May from 3.9 in April, the CBN says, even as consumers remained pessimistic.