U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sweeping proclamation on Wednesday barring entry to citizens from 12 countries, citing concerns over terrorism and national security. The measure, which takes effect...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of ₦2 billion for the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State. The announcement was made by Vice President...

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has suspended all traditional Sallah celebrations, including the Durbar and Hawan Bariki, in honour of victims of the recent flood in Mokwa. The directive, announced on...

South Korea’s newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung, was sworn into office on Wednesday, pledging to rebuild the country after what he called a near-collapse caused by a failed attempt at military rule...

President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, aiming to boost the struggling U.S. metals sector. The new rates took effect Wednesday, with the UK the only exemption...

In a bold response to the wave of deadly attacks plaguing Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to the state capital, Makurdi, to oversee military...

The Federal Government has announced plans to train 100,000 artisans across Nigeria in 2025 as part of a major initiative to revamp the nation’s economy through skill acquisition and curb quackery in...

The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued the traditional ruler of Dari, Chief Emmanuel Omanji, who was abducted from his palace in Kokona Local Government Area on May 28. In a statement...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country between Monday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 29, 2025. The weather outlook, released in Abuja...

In a significant policy shift aimed at managing labour inflows during the peak pilgrimage season, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of blockwork visa quotas to Nigeria and 13 other countries,...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially scheduled the governorship elections for Ekiti and Osun States for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC...

The Trump administration has abruptly cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for the development of a human bird flu vaccine, the pharmaceutical company announced today, in a move that has alarmed...

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it, following mounting public...

In a landmark ruling with broad implications for U.S. trade policy, a federal court has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, delivering a significant blow to one of the signature...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday marked the second anniversary of his administration with a nationwide address, highlighting what he described as difficult but necessary economic reforms and promising...

Former Mauritanian Economy Minister Sidi Ould Tah has been elected the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, whose decade-long tenure helped...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed...

Chelsea clinched their first UEFA Conference League title in spectacular fashion with a 4-1 win over Real Betis in the final, completing a clean sweep of all five major UEFA club competitions. The historic...

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday participated in the ceremonial signing of a commemorative card to mark the 50th anniversary of the...

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new round of appointments to fill vacancies in the governing councils of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. In a statement...