The Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan has assured citizens that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections. He gave the assurance on Friday in Minna, Niger State, during a visit to former Head of State…
Following the worsening insecurity crisis and rising gunmen attacks, the Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed police officers nationwide to open fire on anyone caught carrying illegal firearms. The directive comes as part of an intensified campaign to tackle…
Amid Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, U.S. representative John James has renewed calls for the IPOB ledaer’s release. Addressing the House of Representatives on Thursday, the Michigan lawmaker framed Kanu’s ongoing detention as part of a broader pattern of religious persecution against…
In less than 24 hours, two high-profile celebrations by Nigerian politicians’ children abroad reignited a conversation that has lingered for years. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike proudly celebrated his daughter’s graduation from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Hours…
Chess champoin, Tunde Onakoya has launched the Tunde Onakoya ₦250m Scholarship in partnership with Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba and AltSchool head HackSultan, creating a ₦250 million educational endowment aimed at equipping youth corps members and fresh graduates with critical tech…
Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, a former adult film actress, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia. Also known as Amaranta Hank, Ortiz won the seat in the March election after campaigning for stronger rights and protections for workers…
The Nigerian Senate has pushed forward key legislative steps on Thursday toward Social Media Bill proposals mandating foreign tech platforms to maintain a physical presence within the country, earning widespread backing from key industry players at an Abuja public session.…
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting nations that fail to restrict goods produced with forced labour. The levy affects imports from 60 economies that Washington accuses…
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has issued an emotional plea for financial help as she battles a serious illness, revealing a three-week hospital stay ahead of three scheduled surgeries. The actress shared a poignant video from her hospital bed on…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The Presidency stated that the decision aims to boost the Army’s…
The House of Representatives passed the Executive Bill establishing state police during Thursday’s plenary session. This passage follows the Nigerian Senate’s approval of its own version, bringing the nation closer to a decentralized policing system designed to boost local law…
An aircraft belonging to Enugu Air has crash landed at Benin City airport in Edo State. This occurred as the plane veered off the runway at Benin Airport on Thursday, however the airline confirmed that crew members and passengers evacuated…
An Abuja Federal High Court sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the Oyo school abduction of students and teachers from a school in Oyo State’s Orire Local Government Area. Presiding Judge Salim Ibrahim delivered the sentence following the defendants’…
U.S. President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for his counter-terrorism efforts in Nigeria. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga revealed in a Wednesday statement that Trump expressed his appreciation in a July 6 letter to Tinubu, praising his “decisive leadership”…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restarted Naira Petrol Sales, abandoning its temporary dollar-based pricing while raising the ex-depot rate by ₦140 per litre. This follows a week of halted truck loading and dollar pricing that disrupted the downstream market and…