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Rivers: Governor Fubara Dismisses Supreme Court Ruling as Irrelevant
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he is not bothered by the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding…
NUT Suspends Strike in Four Ebonyi LGAs
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike in…
Atiku Visits Obasanjo, Says Meeting Was Not About Politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that his visit to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was not related to…
Kebbi Government Removes 21 LG Education Secretaries
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed all 21 Local Government Education Secretaries across the state. The announcement was…
El-Rufai Rejects Claims of Opposing Tinubu, Says He Has Moved On
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed allegations that he did not support President Bola Tinubu during…
JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which challenged the leadership…
Sharia Panels Can Promote Religious Harmony in South-West – JAMB Registrar
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has urged leaders in Nigeria’s South-West…
BREAKING: Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Indefinitely
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the…
JAMB Opens Special Registration for Exceptional Candidates Under 16
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a special registration window for highly gifted students under…
Falana Sues Meta for Privacy Invasion, Seeks $5 Million in Damages
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has filed a lawsuit against Meta…
Snakes, Termites, Monkeys Must Not Swallow $1.07bn Budget for Health, Atiku Tells FG
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the federal government to ensure that the $1.07 billion allocated to…
Missing Ohaneze Youth Council President not in Our Custody – Police
The Imo State Police Command has denied having any knowledge of the whereabouts of Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, the…
Court Orders Forfeiture of $835k Linked to SDQ Facilitators, Agbede, Others
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that $835,081.46 found in the dollar wallet of SDQ Facilitators…
I Sacked My First Daughter Over Lateness to Work – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared a personal experience about discipline in the workplace, recalling how he once…
Saudi Arabia Limits Multiple-Entry Visas for Nigeria, 13 Other Countries
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will affect travelers from 14 countries, including Nigeria. Under the…
APC Chieftain Applauds Tinubu for Removing Three Electoral Officials
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has praised President Bola…
10 Delta PDP Lawmakers To Join APC – Omo-Agege
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has revealed that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
2027: Kwankwaso Wooing Aregbesola To Get South-West Votes – Report
Reports emerging has claimed that private meeting between former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and the National Leader…
PDP Crisis: Ortom, Anyanwu Deny Receiving Summons from Disciplinary Panel
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and Senator Samuel Anyanwu have stated that they have not received any…
On Inside Sources, JAMB Registrar Advocates Expanding Current Universities, Rather Than Opening New Ones
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-Haq Oloyede, has called for the expansion…
I Was Forced To Declare Fintiri Winner – Dismissed Adamawa REC Insists
The dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, has alleged that he was pressured into…
Gunmen Abduct Ohanaeze Youth Leader Igboayaka in Imo State
The President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in…
SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Unfinished N167bn Government Projects
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu over the alleged…
I Committed No Crime, Nobody Should Beg For My Release – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made it clear that he does…
Tension in Tinubu’s Camp as Kwankwaso Meets Aregbesola in Lagos
A private meeting between former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola has…
We Have Achieved Modest Success in 20 months, says Abia Governor Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed his administration’s commitment to leaving a lasting impact on the state…
EFCC Chairman Honors Slain Officer with Posthumous Award
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has posthumously honored Assistant Superintendent of the…
It’s Not My Job To Reconcile My Father and Gov Sani — El-Rufai’s Son
Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai,…
PDP Crisis: Why They Want To Force Me Out – Anyanwu
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has alleged that some party leaders…
APC Will Connect Anambra to the Center in November – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that Anambra State will be…
IGP Sends Delegation to Visit Woman Injured by Stray Bullet in Ogun
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has taken swift action regarding the shooting incident that occurred on July…
FAAN Resumes Access Gate Fee Collection at Abuja Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has restarted the collection of access gate fees at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Stop Attacking Tinubu over Subsidy Removal, Presidential Aide tells Nigerians
The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Omotayo, has called on Nigerians to stop…
Fear and Frustration: Nigerians in the U.S. Anxious Over Trump’s Immigration Policies – Prof. Wariboko
As former U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign for a potential return to the White House, many…
Why Vice President Shettima Has Not Moved Into New Official Residence – Report
Vice President Kashim Shettima has yet to move into his newly built official residence, nearly a year after…
Six Million People Could Die if U.S. Cuts HIV/AIDS Funding – UNAIDS
According to a recent report from the United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS), more than six million people could…
Why We Hiked Our Electricity Tariff – Aba Power
Aba Power Limited in Abia State has increased its electricity tariff, citing the need to cover rising operational…
Police Dismisses Three Officers for Alleged Kidnapping, Extortion
The Abia State Police Command has dismissed three officers over allegations of conspiracy, abduction, and extortion. The state’s…
Tinubu Orders Database Clean-Up as 6,000 Nigeriens Found with Nigerian NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has discovered that over 6,000 Nigerien nationals were illegally registered in its…
You Weren’t Elected To Rule The World – Brazilian President Tells Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has voiced his concerns about former U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance…
Why Electoral Offences Take Long to Prosecute – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why prosecuting electoral offences takes a long time. INEC Chairman,…
Bello Turji: Walls Closing in on Terrorists, Says Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that security forces are closing in on…
President Tinubu Celebrates Nollywood Star Nkem Owoh on 70th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, and singer Nkem Owoh as he…
Labour Party Endorses Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential Election
The Labour Party (LP) has officially endorsed Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.…
Naira Appreciates to N1,560/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian Naira appreciated to N1,560 per dollar in the parallel market on Friday, improving from N1,590 per…
Deportation: Many Nigerians In America Now Hide, Avoid Quarrels, Says US-Based Prof on Inside Sources
Many Nigerians living in the United States are now living in fear following President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration…
FG to Hold Talks on Proposed 12-Year Basic Education Plan – Minister
The federal government is set to consult with key stakeholders regarding a proposed 12-year compulsory education model. The…
Ex-Minister Kabiru Turaki Granted Bail After Arraignment for Alleged Adultery
A Federal Capital Territory Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs,…
House of Representatives Neutral on Proposal for 30 New States – Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that the House is not taking…
Oyo, Osun Customs Generated N7.8bn in Revenue, Seize Contraband Worth N202m
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) collected over N7.8 billion in revenue and seized…
Thousands Laid Off as Trump Administration Slashes USAID Workforce
The Trump administration is implementing massive job cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), reducing its…
N3bn Fraud: ICPC Arrests NSCDC Dep commandant, Goes After Ex-Naval Chief
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a search for a former Chief…
One Dead, Six Injured as Lakurawa Terrorists Hit Kebbi Again
A late-night attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists has left one person dead and six others injured in Gulma,…
Governor Sule Names Former Attorney General as New SSG
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appointed Barrister Labaran Shuaibu Magaji as the new Secretary to the…
Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers During Morning Prayer in Sokoto
Armed men attacked a mosque in the Bushe community of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State,…
Alleged Rights Abuse: Deji Adeyanju Calls for Visa Ban on Police Spokesperson Adejobi
Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju and his law firm have petitioned several Western countries, urging them to impose…
NAFDAC DG Calls for Death Penalty Against Fake Drug Dealers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has proposed the death penalty for those…
Gombe Police Enforce Night-Time Curfew to Address Security Concerns
The Gombe State Police Command has announced restrictions on movement between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., beginning Friday,…
IGP Appoints New Heads for Special Intervention Squad, Marine Unit
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced new leadership appointments aimed at strengthening internal security and…
Reports of Scrapping JSS, SSS Not True – Education Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education has denied claims that the Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS)…
Nigeria Still Africa’s Largest Economy Despite Challenges, Says World Bank
According to a recent report from the World Bank, Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa based on…
Trump Administration Imposes First Iran Sanctions Since Returning to Office
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, marking the first such action since…
FG Introduces 12-Year Basic Education, Scraps JSS and SSS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major reform in the education sector by scrapping the existing…
Peter Obi Questions Tinubu Govt Over N54.2trn Budget Transparency
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised concerns over the transparency and accountability of the newly…
Tinubu Appoints Dr. Chioma Awuzie as New Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the new Rector of Federal…
Police Drop N1.3bn Fraud Charges Against Obanikoro, Others
The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn the N1.3 billion fraud charges filed against Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator…
Tinubu Orders Investigation into Unauthorized NIN-SIM Linkage
President Bola Tinubu has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations that telecommunications companies have linked subscribers’…
PDP Demands EFCC Probe as Edo Governor Suspends AG
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Governor Abiodun Rewards Ogun Polytechnic’s Best Graduating Students with N7.5 Million
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has recognized the academic achievements of three outstanding students from Ogun State Polytechnic…
Lagos Introduces Speed Monitoring System, Imposes N50,000 Fine for Violations
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has set up four new Intelligent Transport…
Tinubu Urges African Leaders to Rely on Homegrown Solutions for Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African leaders to abandon their reliance on foreign development plans, urging…
Laolu Akande Holds Public Interest Comms Seminar in Abuja Later In The Month
On February 25, 2025, professionals from various fields of human endeavour will have the rare opportunity to attend…
Singer Portable on the Run as Police Charge Nine Associates in Ogun Assault Case
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, is on the run after nine of his associates…
Ebonyi Teachers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State has declared an indefinite strike in seven local government…
Obasanjo’s ADC, Major General Jemitola, Dies After Collapsing at Abuja Golf Course
Major General Christopher Jemitola, a former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has passed away. He reportedly collapsed…
Suicide: US-based Nigerian Doctor Didn’t Pay My Daughter’s Bride Price – Father Van-Lare
Businessman Francis Van-Lare has stated that the late Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a US-based Nigerian doctor, should not be…
House Advances Bill To Protect Judicial Officers From Prosecution Before Lawful Removal
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward protecting judicial officers from prosecution unless they are…
Tinubu Celebrates AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina on 65th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on his…
Bolt Driver Dies After Alleged Attack by NSCDC Officers in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
Senate Approves Appointment of Three INEC Electoral Commissioners
The Senate has officially confirmed the appointments of three nominees by President Bola Tinubu for key positions at…
Immigrants Should Only Get British Citizenship After 15 years – Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has proposed a major change to the UK’s immigration system, suggesting that immigrants should wait at…
IGP Orders Police Officers to Ignore Retirement Directive from PSC
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed police officers affected by the Police Service Commission’s…
NDDC Begins Payment of N50,000 Monthly Stipend to Niger Delta Youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has started disbursing N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 youths in the Niger…
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs, Appoints Replacements
President Bola Tinubu has approved major leadership changes in several federal universities across Nigeria. The restructuring, announced on…
BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irosanga, who was widely known for playing the role of a native doctor in…
JUST IN: Edo Tribunal Adjourned as INEC Fails to Present Witnesses
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, after the Independent National…
Reps Committee Proposes Creation of Lagoon, Ijebu, New Kaduna, 28 Other New States Across Nigeria
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 new states across Nigeria.…
Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge
The body of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1…
Reckless Truck Driver Crushes LASTMA Officer in Lagos
A traffic officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was severely injured on Tuesday when a…
Nigeria Customs Introduces 4% FOB Import Charge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the enforcement of a 4% charge on the Free On-Board (FOB)…
Edo Govt Suspends Attorney-General, LG Commission Chair Over Alleged Financial Infractions
The Edo State Government has suspended its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, along with the Chairman…
Trump Signs Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bars transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.…
CBN Sets New Forex Rules for BDCs, Limits Weekly Purchases to $25,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced fresh guidelines for Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, allowing them…
Gov Lawal Mourns as 17 Die in Zamfara Almajiri School Fire
Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Almajiri school in Zamfara State that…
‘We Can Never Die’ – Afenifere Replies Bisi Akande
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has responded to former Osun State governor, Bisi Akande, who claimed that the organization…
NAHCON Extends Hajj Registration Deadline to February 10
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for 2025 Hajj registration to February 10,…
Hardship: Wike Urges Nigerians To Be Patient With Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola…
Ganduje Welcomes Nwoko to APC, Declares Plan to Win Delta State
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has welcomed Senator Ned Nwoko into…
Students Burnt Alive as Fire Breaks Out in Zamfara School
A fire outbreak at an Islamiya school in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed…
Ribadu on Serious Amnesia – El-rufai Pulls Out ‘Evidence’ of NSA’s Comment Against Tinubu
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has come out in support of Naja’atu Muhammad, the leader of the…