Umma El-Rufai, Mother of Ex-Kaduna Gov El-Rufai, Dies
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has died. Family sources confirmed she passed […]
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Saraki Denies Tinubu 2027 Election Support Through Wike Ties
Saraki Dismisses Wike Ties as Signal of Support for Tinubu, Focuses on PDP Unity Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has
FRSC Ogun Reports 80 Fatalities, 11,717 Arrests Q1 2026
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State reported a decline in road crash fatalities during the first quarter
Kenneth Ojobo Killing: Family Urges IGP Action on Witnesses
The family of Kenneth Ojobo, killed in Delta State, has demanded a transparent police investigation and witness protection, while internal
NCS Kebbi Operation Whirlwind Auctions 66,500 Litres Petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kebbi State Command has publicly auctioned 66,500 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly
ASUU 4-Day Ultimatum to FG on Lecturer Salary Structure
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued the Federal Government of Nigeria a four-day ultimatum to commence payment
CBN blacklists top loan defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially restricted banking services for “chronic defaulters” and large-ticket obligors with non-performing loans. In
APC convention closes Secretariat roads, staff remote work
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has directed all civil servants in parts of
NCC TIRMS Platform Verifies Mobile Numbers to Curb Fraud
Nigerian Communications Commission Deploys Security Platform to Tackle Mobile Number Fraud ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched
Nigeria Corrections Reforms: Digitise, Improve Staff Welfare
An independent panel has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s prison system, prioritising the digitisation of inmate records and the
South Africa Disinvited from G7 Summit Over US Pressure
South Africa has been disinvited from the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, following sustained pressure from the United
APC 2026 Convention: Unity in Progress, Renewed Hope Agenda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its Eighth National Convention, scheduled for March 27–28 in Abuja, will be