Four individuals have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in connection with a staged kidnapping designed to extort the sum of five million naira (N5,000,000) from…
South East is not neglected in road construction – Umahi says as he directs directors to return to site
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed all regional directors of the Federal Ministry of Works to return to sites across the country and compile detailed lists of inherited…
This individual who couldn’t fix a dot within a circle, is now saying that he can fix the entire circle – Bashir Ahmad mocks Peter Obi
Bashir Ahmad, a Presidential aide to late former president Muhammadu Buhari, has laughed at former Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s capacity to fix Nigeria. In his post Ahmad shared…
Peter Obi doesn’t need to be president, he wants to be because he cares about Nigeria – Chimamanda Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning novelist and renowned public intellectual, has said her support for Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is based on his humility, values,…
INEC warns politicians against early 2027 campaign
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to the springing posters and endorsements for the 2027 general elections, warning political parties and politicians against starting campaigns before the constitutionally…
GO TO HELL! —Trump tells Democratic senate leader, Schumer
The U.S. Senate left Washington Saturday night, August 2, for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees, calling it quits after days…
If we allow this party and Govt to continue for a second term, we may not have a country – El-Rufai
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that if the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) is allowed to remain in office come 2027, Nigerians may…
Army and DSS rescue abducted lecturer of Taraba State University
Engineer Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University, who was abducted along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road on July 31 has been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and operatives…
Mother abandons 2-year-old daughter with street vendors to go negotiate bride price with new boyfriend
Authorities are currently in search for a mother who abandoned her 2-year-old daughter for bride price negotiation with her new boyfriend. Reaction Unit South Africa in a statement on Saturday,…
“To use revenue as evidence of progress is not to understand economics” – Pat Utomi tells FG
Pat Utomi, professor of Political Economy, has found fault with the federal government’s economic strategy, warning that its relentless focus on revenue generation is harming the productive capacity of the…
Niger Governor, Bago orders reopening of IBB University earlier closed due to insecurity
Months after the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, was shut down due to security concerns that claimed lives within the campus, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the State Governor,…
NIS warns Nigerians against US visa breach, including overstaying, to avoid severe penalties
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians travelling to the United States to strictly adhere to the terms of their visas, warning them that violations of visa rules could…
Nigerian Nurses call off strike after four days
Nigerian nurses under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives have suspended its nationwide warning strike. This was disclosed to reporters on Saturday by the Assistant…
David Bird appointed CEO of Dangote refinery
David Bird, former head of Oman’s Duqm Refinery, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. A report by S&P Global on…
No Room For Xenophobia in Ghana, President Mahama assures President Tinubu of safety of Nigerians
Ghanaian President, John Mahama has said that Nigerians residing in Ghana are safe, stating that there is no place for xenophobia in the country. Mahama disclosed this while receiving President…
FG approves policy to regulate trade unions’ activities and address strike actions
The Federal Government, in a move aimed to curb recurring industrial actions by trade unions, has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025. According to Mohammed Idris, Minister of…
Nollywood actress, Omotola Odunsi, is d3ad
Nollywood actress, Omotola Odunsi, popularly known as Motola the Actor, is d3ad. Details about the cause of her death have not been made public at the time of filing this…
Police arrested two robbers after robbing a church during service in South Africa
Police have arrested two of five armed robbers on Wednesday evening on charges of robbery and kidnapping, after disrupting a church service in Klipfontein, eMalahleni, South Africa. The incident occurred…
Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu receives a house and N50m reward from Adamawa govt after WAFCON win
Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu has been rewarded by the Adamawa state government for leading the national women’s football team to its 10th title at the Women’s Africa Cup of…
Soldier arrested at Maiduguri bus terminal with ammunition hidden in a sack
A Nigerian soldier identified as Corporal Musa Abdullahi was arrested at the Borno Express Terminal in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Thursday, July 31 after security operatives discovered 350 rounds of…