The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the incidents had raised fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in the country. […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to “continue to grant” petroleum product import licences to three major oil marketers—Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa—in line with relevant laws. Justice Inyang Ekwo made the order in his judgment on Monday, holding that the NMDPRA’s […]
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has alleged that people can escape accountability for wrongdoing in Nigeria if they have the right political connections. Sanusi made the remark during an interview with Channels Television in Lagos at the public presentation of Unexplained Wealth: A Trilogy of Nigerian Financial Law, a three-volume book authored by […]
Residents of Osogbo and its environs in Osun State, have regretted patronising a suspected fraudulent company that has suddenly shut down operations after allegedly collecting money running into millions of naira from unsuspecting members of the public for cheap food items. Some days ago, the firm that identified itself as “Global Food Initiative”, had opened at Odi-Olowo area […]
The Nigerian Navy has announced the start of recruitment for the 2026 Batch 39 Basic Training School, with applications opening on October 2 and closing on October 31, 2026. The Navy disclosed this in its recruitment guidelines posted on its official X handle on Monday, directing eligible Nigerians to apply through its official recruitment portal. […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption. JAMB, in a statement on Monday, said CAPS had been “fully restored and is now operational,” urging institutions to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the agreed deadlines. The board […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their achievement of the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening. The record was achieved on September 26, 2026, during a screening of Black Market in Lagos. In a statement issued […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 after the President mandated him to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual global gathering. According to a statement issued by […]
The Presidency has reacted to the controversy generated by the continued absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President is hale and hearty. There have been concern over the absence of the President who travelled for a three-week vacation but did not return when he ought to last Monday. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to […]