Christian communities in northeastern Nigeria have continued to suffer at the hands of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, or ISWAP. This occurs after a Christian village in Adamawa State was set on fire by these terrorists. In a…
The Nigerian naira on Wednesday closed 2025 stronger against the US dollar, trading at N1,435.75 at the official foreign exchange market. According to figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Naira increased by N9.93 at year’s conclusion, indicating ongoing resilience.…
Following intelligence inputs of planned attacks on public infrastructure and other soft targets, the Kwara State Government has cautioned citizens to exercise caution during the New Year’s celebrations and crossover church services. Mrs. Bolanle Olukoju, the Kwara state Commissioner for…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said 2026 would mark the start of a more robust phase of economic growth for the nation, citing moderating inflation, improved foreign reserves, growing investment inflows and sustained GDP expansion as proof that recent reforms…
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed satisfaction over Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) describing it as a “liberation” for the party. The former LP presidential candidate formally switched to the coalition-backed…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to reveal the arrangement he made with Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if the governor does not inform the state’s citizens. During a…
As the new tax reforms are set to take full effect this January, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled its institutional brand identity, marking the official transition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the newly established revenue…
One worker has been confirmed dead, while five others were trapped on Tuesday evening after a section of a private rice mill collapsed in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. At the time this report was filed, rescue efforts were…
Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspected member of Boko Haram, has confessed that he was paid N100,000 to attack a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, that had worshippers. Counter-insurgency specialist Zagazola Makama revealed the confession video via his X account on Wednesday.…
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has stirred a buzz online following her recent outburst, comparing the treatment of renowned boxer Anthony Joshua to that of her late sister, Ruth, who was…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has been warned by public affairs analyst Donald Okwuosa not to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before the 2027 election. He claimed that Peter Obi would become a desperate political…
In less than 24 hours, Nigeria’s 2026 tax reforms are set to move from policy debate to implementation, but not without controversy. While the federal government maintains that the reforms will broaden the tax base and strengthen revenue collection, resistance…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has scheduled a nationwide demonstration against the new tax laws’ adoption for January 14, 2026, expressing worries about how they will affect students and the larger Nigerian population. In a statement released on…
This week, US President Donald Trump used his veto authority for the first time in his second term to reject two bills: the expansion of a Native American reserve and a water pipeline. Trump rejected the bipartisan-backed proposals on Monday,…
The Greater Lagos Fiesta, which was supposed to happen on December 31, 2025, has been formally cancelled by the Lagos State Government. Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, made the announcement in a statement on…