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Why we introduced staff loan scheme in tertiary institutions — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced the introduction of a Staff Loan Scheme to improve the welfare of staff at tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This initiative is designed to provide accessible financial support to both academic and non-academic employees throughout the tertiary education system. The President made this announcement during the 45th convocation of Ahmadu Bello […]
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Boko Haram second-in-command Abu Khalid, 10 others killed in Borno raid
The Nigerian Army reports that troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded a major operational breakthrough with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader, Abu Khalid, alongside 10 other terrorists during a coordinated night offensive in Borno State.   The force said Abu Khalid, identified as the […]
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Snake bite: FMC denies negligence in Abuja singer’s death
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a rising singer in the Federal Capital Territory, Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Saturday after suffering a snake bite. The hospital stated that its medical personnel made concerted efforts to save her life but were unsuccessful. Nwagene, also known as Nanyah, was […]
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Reps c’ttee moves to clear audit reports backlog
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has resolved to tackle the longstanding backlog of federal audit reports, pledging to ensure the submission of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 audit reports by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation. The committee lamented that persistent delays in the audit process have continued to […]
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World Hijab Day: Muslim Women Seek Review Of NYSC Uniforms
A coalition of Nigerian Muslim women has called on the Federal Government to review the uniforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ensure adequate inclusion of Muslim female corps members. A member of the coalition, Ms Firdausi Amasa, made the call at a news briefing to mark the 2026 World Hijab Day in […]
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NLNG invites entries for Nigeria prizes in science, arts
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas company said the Nigeria Prizes competition has officially kicked off, calling for entries for the 2026 cycle. The company, in a statement, said this year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and […]
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Netizens react as Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo gets tattoo
Relationship coach and lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC), Kingsley Okonkwo, has sparked a debate on social media after revealing a new tattoo on his arm. The tattoo, which he shared on his Instagram page, with the caption ‘3:16’, has left many of his followers surprised and divided. While some supporters argue that faith is about […]
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Sanusi II Will Remain Emir Of Kano – Governor Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ruled out any plan to remove the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, insisting that his recent political alignment with the centre will not alter the status of the Kano Emirate or affect the monarch’s position on the throne. According to Weekend Trust, Governor Yusuf spoke […]
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Every individual must file tax returns by March 31 – Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to file their annual tax returns. He stressed that both employers and individuals must comply with the law. He made this known during a webinar organised for HR managers, payroll officers, CFOs, and tax managers in collaboration with the […]
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Kano governor’s long walk to APC reveals battle ahead
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State was formally admitted into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, ending weeks of speculation of his defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The governor’s former political godfather and leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, labelled the move a betrayal and demanded that the governor resign from office […]
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Court upholds death sentences for five Offa robbery convicts
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday dismissed the appeals of five men convicted over the 2018 Offa bank robbery, upholding their death sentences. The appellate court, in a unanimous verdict delivered by Justices Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi, Gabriel Kolawole, and Abdul Dogo, affirmed the judgment of the Kwara State High Court, […]
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Ex–Niger Delta militant urges Tinubu to reconcile Wike, Fubara
A former Niger Delta militant, Endurance Amagbein, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the lingering political feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Amagbein warned that unless urgent steps are taken to address the […]
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705 Nigerian refugees return home to Banki from Cameroon
A second group of 705 Nigerian refugees has returned from Cameroon to Banki town in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The refugees returned voluntarily as part of an ongoing repatriation and resettlement programme. They are from 85 households displaced after years of insurgency. The returnees were seen off in Maroua, Cameroon, on […]
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Senate eyes March 17 for passage of N58.47tn 2026 budget
The Senate has scheduled a high-level engagement with Nigeria’s economic managers as it intensifies scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, setting March 17, 2026, as the tentative date for its final consideration and passage. The decision was taken on Friday at a special session of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, where […]
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Court declares factional PDP national convention invalid
The Federal High Court in Ibadan on Friday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Kabiru Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party, dealing a significant blow to the faction that emerged from the convention. Despite internal […]
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Meter costs spark DisCos–FG showdown on tariffs
The Bureau of Public Enterprises, an agency of the Federal Government, has said that electricity consumers will pay for the ongoing free meter installation through their tariffs. The disclosure comes amid a row with electricity distribution companies over who is responsible for covering the cost of the prepaid meters being rolled out under World Bank–funded […]
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Defection fallout: Kano dep gov under pressure to resign
The Kano State deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is facing mounting pressure from top government officials to resign his position following his refusal to align with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Yusuf’s move on Monday has triggered internal tensions within the […]
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CAN, others reject Shari’ah council’s call for INEC chair’s removal
The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has faulted the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria over its call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, warning against what it described as the politicisation of religion. Northern CAN described […]
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NAFDAC resumes enforcement of sachet alcohol ban, dismisses shutdown claims
According to the agency, the widespread availability of high-alcohol-content beverages in sachets and small containers has made alcohol cheap, easily accessible, and easily concealable, contributing to rising cases of underage drinking, addiction, domestic violence, road accidents, school dropouts, and other social vices. Adeyeye noted that placing warning labels such as “Not for children” on sachets […]
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Court grants Yahaya Bello permission to travel for pilgrimage to Mecca
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy Land. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the ex-governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, moved the motion […]
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APC kicks off congresses, convention plans Monday
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the process of electing its officials from the ward, local government, state congresses, and national convention on Monday. This signals the beginning of preparations for next year’s general election. The party’s ongoing e-registration of members, which started at the beginning of the month, will end tomorrow. Last […]
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Oshiomhole: Nigerians now saying food becoming too cheap
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, says some Nigerians are now claiming that food prices are becoming too cheap. Oshiomhole spoke during an appearance on Channels TV last week.  “The truth is this, we promised radical reforms,” he said. “There are Nigerians now who are saying food is becoming too cheap.” Asked about what President Bola […]
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FCT workers dare Wike, shun court order to suspend strike
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, striking unions have continued their industrial action despite a court order compelling them to resume work. The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, workers under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, on January 19 began an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare concerns. JUAC embarked on the industrial action to appeal for […]
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