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…
FG approves N712 billion for full rehabilitation of Lagos Airport Terminal One
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade, and modernisation of International Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Festus Keyamo, the…
Did You Know? Federal Government has opened single-digit mortgage loans for Nigerians
Nigerians have begun accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at a single-digit interest rate of 9.75 percent, according to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). The mortgage facility, which offers repayment…
INEC set to begin online voter pre-registration August 18, Checkout Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise with online pre-registration on August 18, 2025. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on…
White House discloses new tariff rates for Nigeria and other Countries
The White House has unveiled a revised list of tariff rates targeting nearly 70 countries, set to take effect from August 7. The release follows four months of intense negotiations…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeat Cameroon 83-47 to qualify for Afrobasket semi-final
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has qualified for the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket semi-finals in Cote d’Ivoire after trashing Cameroon 83-47 in a quarter-final clash which took place at the Palais…
NFF competitive structure is poor – Ex-Chelsea star, Aluko explains why she abandoned Super Falcons
Eni Aluko, a former Chelsea player, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to improve the competitiveness, structure, and appeal of Nigerian football in order to attract more players…
Peter Obi’s 2023 format can’t win 2027 election – Senator Olujimi
Senator Biodun Olujimi, former deputy governor of Ekiti State, has said that Peter Obi’s eloquence, which played a major role in his performance in the 2023 presidential election, will not…
Governor Adeleke plans to join ADC, reconciles with Rauf Aregbesola
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reportedly started making plans to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This reported move is part of plans ahead of the contest for…
There’s no bigger hypocrisy than trying to stop your husband from marrying a third wife – Shamseddin Giwa
A Nigerian man, Shamseddin Giwa, has taken a dig at the “hypocrisy” of second wives who don’t want their husbands to marry third wives. Taking to his X account, he…
Just In: Okpebholo Sacks Felix Isere for organizing fundraiser, Appoints New Special Adviser
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Barr. Kasimu Otono as Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to the Governor. He suspended the previous S.A., Felix Isere, for…