Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, making her the second female CJN in the nation’s history. The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior,...

The militant group Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. The strike took place yesterday in the Dahiyeh suburb, where...

The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known...

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has announced that the Federal Government will introduce tolls on all major roads across Nigeria once construction and renovation projects are completed. Speaking at...

The Nigerian Senate has passed the South West Development Commission Bill for a third reading, marking a significant step toward addressing infrastructural and ecological challenges in the region. The...

President Bola Tinubu is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet to improve governance and address key issues in the country. This was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information...

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after a successful screening. The confirmation follows a request...

President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign a bill that sought to extend the tenure of service for legislative officers at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly from 35 to 40 years, while also...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25%, marking another increase aimed at stabilizing the economy. The decision was made on Tuesday during the Monetary Policy...

Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon on Monday, marking the deadliest day in the country in nearly a year of ongoing conflict with the Iran-backed group....

Nigeria’s external reserves have hit a 22-month high, reaching $37.31 billion as of September 18, 2024, marking a significant recovery in the country’s foreign currency position. This level is...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has forecasted three days of thunderstorms across various regions in Nigeria, with states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno expected to experience the most severe...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State Governorship Election held on Saturday. Announcing...

President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York this year. Instead, he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation. Bayo...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results. This announcement was made by NECO Registrar and Chief Executive,...

The $550 million upstream gas project between NNPC Ltd. and TotalEnergies for the development of the Ubeta field has officially commenced, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody, despite reports suggesting otherwise. On Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson...

Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah exploded on Wednesday across southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs, further escalating tensions with Israel. This comes a day after similar explosions, triggered via the...

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) initiated the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, in preparation for the governorship...