Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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The appointment was announced on Monday through a statement signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha The post NCC appoints Emiko as Interim Chairperson of Digital Bridge Institute governing board appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The speaker says reliable statistics remain the foundation of effective governance, economic planning and investment decisions. The post Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy – Speaker Tajudeen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Israel’s continued attack on Lebanon had been a source of tension throughout the ceasefire. The post Iran, Israel halt attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The APC in Lagos State said deputy governorship candidate emerged after extensive consultations and a selection process involving party stakeholders across the state. The post Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat’s running mate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Minister also referred to the claim by the South African government that the violence is only directed at illegal immigrants as false. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The victims were part of a 50-member delegation that reportedly met a notorious bandit leader despite the state government's opposition to negotiations with criminal groups. The post Bandits abduct 39 Zamfara ‘elders’ after failed reconciliation meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC said it found that the couple used the money to acquire two properties in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The post EFCC arraigns native doctor, wife for alleged N1 billion fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
As His Royal Highness marks his 60th birthday, I find myself reflecting not only on the office he occupies, but also on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership. His journey through banking, law, diplomacy, public administration and traditional leadership has given him a perspective that combines respect for institutions with an appreciation of […] The post Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli at 60: Reflections on a unique form of leadership, By Samuel Aruwan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INEC had scheduled a by-election for Enugu North District for 20 June following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the red chamber. The post Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu senatorial by-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“The fight against terror is not only a military operation,” he wrote. “It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing timely, useful information.” The post Tinubu urges Nigerians to support security forces with intelligence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
APC also constituted a number of subcommittees responsible for election planning and management. The post Ekiti 2026: APC to inaugurate national campaign council, names chair, co-chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC accused the defendants of stealing and converting to their personal use a cumulative sum of N560 million belonging to Peachland West Africa Limited and Iyke Okpaji. The post EFCC arraigns two people, firm for alleged N560 million theft in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The president also swore in a new minister of state for foreign affairs. The post Tinubu swears in Tegbe as power minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While Mr Tegbe replaced Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to run for the APC governorship primary in Oyo State, Mr Enikanolaiye took over as minister of state from Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was elevated after the former minister, Yusuf Tuggar, resigned to contest the APC primary election in Bauchi State. The post Tinubu swears in power, foreign affairs ministers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The endorsement of the NDC's nationwide primaries came despite allegations of manipulation by some aspirants who took part in the exercise. The post NDC okays its nationwide 2027 primaries, begins reconciliation of aggrieved members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, believes Chelsea’s Cole Palmer would be gold for the Red Devils if they sign him for their manager, Michael Carrick. Neville, however, admitted that he doesn’t expect the 24-year-old to leave Chelsea this summer. Palmer was heavily linked with a move away from the Blues towards the end of last […] EPL: ‘He would be gold’ – Neville names Chelsea player Man Utd sign for Carrick
Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid is all set to be confirmed after Florentino Perez was re-elected as president of the Los Blancos at the weekend. Perez had already confirmed Mourinho’s expected return to be Real Madrid’s next manager at Santiago Bernabeu in his speech after seeing off the challenge of Enrique Riquelme during the election. […] Perez brings Mourinho back to end Real Madrid’s drought
Marketers of liquefied petroleum gas, known as cooking gas, have explained the real reason for the continuous price surge in the last three weeks across Nigeria. The spokespersons of the Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA and Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company Plc, NIPCO, Chinedu Ukadike and Taofeek Lawal, respectively, in separate interviews with […] Marketers provide insight as Nigeria’s cooking gas price hike persists
The Kwankwasiyya movement has dismissed rumours circulating on social media suggesting that its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is planning to leave the party. Speaking on the issue to DAILY POST, the movement’s spokesperson, Habeeb Saleh Mohammed, described the claims as false and unfounded. He explained that the group had followed due process in conducting its […] Kwankwaso not leaving NDC – Spokesman makes clarifications on alleged disagreement over candidates list
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, failed to proceed with the re-arraignment of three officials linked to the National Assembly over an alleged N337 million fraud case after one of the defendants challenged parts of the amended charges before the court. The defendants, Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Director of Public Affairs in the Directorate of […] EFCC’s bid to re-arraign three National Assembly officials over N337m fraud stalled
Chelsea has told Real Madrid the price tag of their top midfielder, Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez has been strongly linked with a departure from Stamford Bridge this summer, with Real Madrid interested in signing him. However, according to The Daily Mail, the interest from Real Madrid is genuine, and they have expressed interest in signing the […] Transfer: Chelsea tell Real Madrid Enzo Fernandez’s price tag
Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Kebbi State Branch, Aminu Hassan, has dismissed allegations of widespread corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary, insisting that the justice system continues to uphold integrity and the rule of law. Hassan made the remarks on the sidelines of the flag-off of the Equity Bar Law Week in Birnin Kebbi, where […] Kebbi NBA chairman dismisses claims of judicial corruption
Kebbi State Government has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in its civil service from 60 to 65 years in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The Commissioner for Establishment, […] Kebbi govt extends retirement age for doctors, veterinarians to 65 years
Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have called for the release of 42 abducted schoolchildren, who have been in captivity for about three weeks. The appeal was led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, during a meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Askira said the victims, abducted […] Borno stakeholders appeal for release of 42 abducted schoolchildren
Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Vice-Presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso cannot stay in any party he does not enjoy total control. Ahmad made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. He was reacting to the recent crisis in the […] Kwankwaso can’t stay in any party he doesn’t enjoy total control – Buhari’s ex-aide
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has imposed drone flight restrictions around Hard Rock Stadium and the fan festival at Bayfront Park during the World Cup matches in Florida. FBI Miami and its law enforcement partners will be enforcing FAA-imposed Temporary Flight Restrictions, according to a statement issued on Monday. The announcement encouraged all operators of drones to frequently […] FBI bans drones during some World Cup matches in US
The European Union has announced restrictive measures against two Iranians and one entity for disrupting maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions were approved on Monday under the extended legal framework targeting those involved in Iran’s actions impeding the freedom of movement in the Middle East. They affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy’s Hormozgan Provincial […] EU sanctions Iranians over maritime disruptions in Hormuz
National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said that no matter what the Tinubu Government says, insecurity is getting worse in the country. According to the ACF spokesman, there is now a level of desperation where Nigerians are gradually normalising self-help because the government would not be there to help them. He […] Insecurity getting worse under your watch – ACF to Tinubu
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has again slammed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said Atiku has no sympathy for victims of terrorism. He cited the incident of a Christian girl, Deborah Samuel, who was killed in Sokoto State over […] Atiku has no sympathy for victims of terrorism – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has insisted that as bad as President Bola Tinubu’s administration is, it is a better choice than Atiku Abubakar. Lawal made this remark on Monday during a live appearance in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He said Tinubu would be an excellent […] 2027: Tinubu govt better than Atiku presidency – Babachir Lawal
National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said that it would be surprising to him if the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi performs as he did in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Arise News, Mohammed-Baba pointed out that many things had changed, including Peter Obi moving […] 2027: I’ll be surprised if Peter Obi performs as he did in 2023 – Mohammed-Baba
FIFA has confirmed that referee, Omar Artan from Somalia, will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States. In a statement on Monday, the world football governing body explained that Artan will be unable to train or officiate, following the decision by US authorities. “FIFA is not involved […] 2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms African referee has been sent back home
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Exactly 24 days after their abduction from three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo, the abducted Principal of the school, Mrs. Folake Alamu has been seen in another video which has gone viral on social media platforms. In the video, the Principal was seen […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning
THE Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, yesterday challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership. The post At Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Lecture: Political position isn’t leadership, Kukah tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed vehicular movement and blocked access and other link roads. The post NPA, NIMASA, others watch as tankers shut down Mile 2-Apapa expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
AFTER spending 25 days in captivity, the abducted Principal of Community High School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Folawe Alamu, has appeared in a viral video from captivity, begging Nigerians and government authorities to secure their release. The post Abducted Oyo principal speaks from captivity, begs Nigerians to secure their freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.
Across many Nigerian homes, meals are changing quietly. Portions are smaller. Shopping is more careful. Families now measure food differently. The post How high prices’re degrading quality of food Nigerians eat appeared first on Vanguard News.
'This is up to our legislature. This is a decision that has to be taken at the highest level of government. But it’s not off the table' The post Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against S-Africa —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train. The post 3 dead, 35 hospitalised as train derails in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.
By James Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a serving soldier and injured another in the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending panic through the area as residents described it as a surprise assault by armed men. Although […] The post Gunmen kill soldier, injure another in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, never threatened to leave the party over the replacement of candidates. The post Kwankwasiyya movement dismisses reports of Kwankwaso threatening to quit NDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Labour Party has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging alleged wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. The post LP sues INEC over alleged exclusion from Enugu North by-election appeared first on Vanguard News.
Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille. The post Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s trade surplus grew by 340.88 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N1.7 trillion in Q4’25. The post Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
… urges brokers to strengthen liquidity management By Peter Egwuatu The Chairman of the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON), Sehinde Adenagbe, has described the newly introduced T+1 settlement cycle by CSCS PLC as a transformative development for Nigeria’s capital market, noting that it will enhance market efficiency, reduce settlement risks, and boost […] The post Capital market: ASHON Chairman hails CSCSsettlement cycle appeared first on Vanguard News.
Reflecting on Israel’s founding vision, the ambassador recalled the words of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, who at independence called for peace and cooperation among nations. The post Israel seeks Middle East peace, deepens ties with Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately stalling state police implementation to enable his administration to deploy security forces to allegedly manipulate the 2027 general elections. The post Why Tinubu is stalling state police implementation — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. The post Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests appeared first on Vanguard News.
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development. The post Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a painful reality for a nation that has become one of Africa's most consistent producers of football talent. The post Meet the strongest ‘Nigerian’ XI that will be at 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
Disturbed by the increasing level of terrorism and banditry in the country, the Senate has declared that it will consider the amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country this week. The post Senate to consider bill on state police this week – Senate Leader appeared first on Vanguard News.
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or position. The post Nigerians should rethink as leadership is influence, not office — Bishop Kukah appeared first on Vanguard News.
The former SGF said he and other party members had expected a keen contest among the leading aspirants and were particularly impressed by the efforts of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The post Atiku didn’t do much to secure ADC presidential primary — Babachir Lawal appeared first on Vanguard News.
The global war against terrorism is entering a new phase, and Africa has become its central battlefield following recent happenings The post High hopes as Nigeria-U.S. pact shifts global counter-terrorism to Sahel appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to direct workers nationwide to stay away from their workplaces The post Insecurity: Labour protests as Senate expedites state police appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers in communities within Oriire Local Council of Oyo State and many other places The post Community police: How dearth of standards aids unlicensed armed groups’ proliferation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the state's ambition to become Africa's foremost investment destination, The post Lagos positions as Africa’s investment gateway, targets $300b GDP appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
A U.S. federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers. The United States awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system. India accounts for The post U.S. judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for skilled visa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola The post Ebola deaths top 100 in DRC amid armed groups violence appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate linked to the unlawful possession The post Police arrest suspects linked to Effurun fatal shooting appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
For years, the government’s responses to dislocations occasioned by terror attacks have been highly predictable to the extent The post Terror attacks on S’West, symptomatic of governors’ complacency (2) appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, said Nigeria’s quest to build a $1 trillion economy will be driven by private enterprise The post Shettima says investment, enterprise key to $1tr economy target appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Residents of Anambra and Oyo States have been warned to brace up for the impacts of the rainy season. The post Anambra, Oyo residents warned against imminent flash flood appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, mourns victims of the Warri-Itakpe train derailment in Agbor, activating emergency response for those affected. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-gov-mourns-victims-of-warri-itakpe-train-derailment/
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Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will be immortalised on the NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame for his contributions to Nigerian football. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-onyema-to-immortalise-keshi/
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360 Borno captives freed from terrorists recount harrowing experiences of starvation, deaths, and alleged recruitment of teenagers. Borno State denies rans Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-den-360-freed-borno-captives-recount-starvation-deaths/
Suspected kidnappers attacked a Kubwa community in Abuja, abducting one resident and shooting another who later died. This marks the third successful Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-abduct-resident-shoot-another-in-abuja-community/
A married woman, Oluchi, faked her own kidnap and demanded N50m ransom, only to be found in a Delta hotel with her lover. Police confirm arrests in the fak Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-fakes-own-kidnap-found-in-delta-hotel-with-lover/
Family and activists condemn calls to release a murder suspect in the Lagos killings of Ajiran residents, demanding justice and a fair judicial process. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-killings-family-activists-reject-push-to-free-suspect/
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of British-Nigerian singer Mark Orabiyi in the UK. Police appeal for public support. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-murder-of-british-nigerian-singer/
Payaza Africa Limited has secured upgraded credit ratings from four agencies, signalling growing investor confidence in the fintech company’s financial sta Read More: https://punchng.com/payaza-secures-credit-rating-upgrades-from-agencies/
Sahara Group Foundation launches a new recycling hub in Nasarawa, expanding its waste-to-wealth initiative to Northern Nigeria and creating income opportun Read More: https://punchng.com/sahara-foundation-takes-waste-to-wealth-drive-to-north/
MTN Nigeria defends its recent tariff hike, citing financial insolvency and N900bn investment in 2025, with plans for N1tn in 2026 to expand network. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-defends-tariff-hike-plans-n1tn-investment/
Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 341% to N7.55tn in Q1 2026, driven by increased exports and reduced imports. Discover key insights from the NBS report. Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-surplus-jumps-341-to-n7-55tn-nbs/
The Federal Government has cleared over N700bn in verified debts owed to local contractors, including N436.6bn in May, providing liquidity and boosting eco Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-clears-n700bn-contractor-debts/
PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, pledges to prioritise Ekiti security investment, overhaul architecture, and attract investors if elected. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-candidate-vows-to-prioritise-security-investment/
The APC has appointed Uba Sani and Godswill Akpabio to lead its campaign council for the upcoming Ekiti election on June 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-akpabio-bamidele-lead-apc-campaign-council/
Abducted Oyo principal, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, denies bandits’ demand for Sharia Law, urging Nigerians not to politicize their release. The Oyo abduction cont Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-kidnapped-principal-denies-bandits-sharia-demand/
The Labour Party (LP) has sued INEC over the alleged wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. Get the deta Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-sues-inec-over-enugu-north-by-election-exclusion/
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has disowned groups preaching extremism and division, reaffirming their commitment to Islamic unity and moderat Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-imams-disown-groups-preaching-extremism-division/
• Investors commit N656bn to OMO bills •High yields drive fixed income deals Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $50.12 billion, marking their highest level in more than
• Charges citizens to provide useful information to address issue, says fighting terror a national duty • Lauds patriotic efforts of front-line soldiers for vigilance, courage in war theatre •
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal government has finally announced the
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja A coalition of women-led groups have declared that Nigeria could see its lowest female representation in the Senate since the return to democracy, with women projected
• Tinubu administers oath of office on two ministers – power, and state for foreign affairs Deji Elumoye in Abuja New Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged
Emma Okonji Telecoms operators (Telcos) under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have rejected the Q1 2026 Capital Importation Report on telecoms sector released recently
• Says investments, enterprise will drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy target •Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma, Otti, Sule, Mutfwang woo investors Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday projected Lagos as a leading
Dike Onwuamaeze Following the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern “about the potential economic
• Says Christians, other religious minority communities targeted •Calls for prosecution of perpetrators, remedies for victims and survivors Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A group of United Nations (UN) human rights
Dike Onwuamaeze Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a joint continental preparedness and six-month response plan. The scheme included raising
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Richard Akinaka, at weekend embarked on strategic discussions with key stakeholders and elders in the
• Aviation fuel prices expected to rise 70% across 2026 • Global industry profits to halve to $23bn • Association says Nigeria among most expensive countries for airlines Emmanuel Addeh
• Ojukwu assures govt still going ahead with repatriation of distressed citizens •Says retaliatory measures not ruled out Deji Elumoye in Abuja The federal government on Monday registered its displeasure
Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday sealed the operational premises of PWAN Max Property and Business Solution Limited in Sangotedo, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, over non-allocation
• Crude oil remains country’s dominant export commodity with N11.20 trillion contribution, agricultural exports fall by 11.39% •India emerges Nigeria’s major trade partner James Emejo in Abuja Nigeria’s total external
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural cooperation and people-to-people relations through the launch of the “Hello Nigeria—2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience,” an
• Contractors: De-escalate growing tension in Warri, environs •120,000bpd oil production threatened as Ijaws protest Sylvester Idowu in Warri Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday convened a high-level
• As PCNGI moves to end acute gas scarcity affecting commercial transport operators Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has secured a commitment from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has said that Nigeria is recording over 53,000 deaths annually due to Foodborne diseases, with under five children accounting for over 80 per
Dike Onwuamaeze The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, has stated that Nigeria experienced a high rate of poverty and escalating insecurity amidst rising gross
• Declare Speaker Danladi will deepen youth empowerment, devt Youth groups from the Ilorin Emirate have declared support for the emergence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of
• Says Tinubu, governors back proposal as constitution amendment heads to state assemblies • Explains National Assembly will isolate bill from broader review to accelerate approval Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
*INEC asked to deregister NDC, fresh suit in court Chuks Okocha and Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned till June 16,
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced that it would inaugurate its National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election on Wednesday in Abuja.
• Commission denies issuing access codes to political parties, LP sues electoral body over exclusion Chuks Okocha and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress
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