The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Nigeria’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while strengthening the country’s role in epidemic preparedness...

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) to mitigate the impact of flooding and other climate-related emergencies across...

Gunfire erupted early Thursday near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger’s capital, residents told AFP. Witnesses said the shooting began around 6 a.m. and appeared to come from the airport...

The Federal Government has launched FreeTV, a digital television platform offering over 100 free-to-air channels, as part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme aimed at transitioning from...

The FIFA World Cup delivered a packed day of action on June 17, 2026, with six group-stage matches producing goals, upsets, and standout performances across multiple groups. Argentina opened their campaign...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant increase in both registered voters and Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection in Ekiti State ahead of Saturday’s governorship...

A London court has acquitted former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of all bribery charges brought against her following a lengthy investigation by the UK’s National...

The United States and Iran have signed an initial peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with both sides committing to negotiate a final settlement within 60 days. The memorandum of understanding,...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered an immediate stay of execution of the Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic...

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he is prepared to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for allegedly failing to meet constitutional requirements for continued...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N75 per litre, citing the easing of tensions in the Middle East that had driven up global...

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has selected Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, a private sector executive, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Olamilekan Adeola,...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered a full slate of group-stage action over the past 24 hours, featuring dominant performances from European heavyweights, late drama in Africa–South America clashes, and...

The Defence Headquarters’ Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched a major offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, targeting terrorists and bandits in Matazu Local...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), for his contributions to democracy, national unity and peacebuilding, describing him as a statesman whose...

The Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted a community leader, Adeniyi Adelana, from Ode Oriya Village in Owo Local Government Area of the state. Adelana, the 60-year-old...

The son of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), Isyaka Rabe, has rejected claims that his father died from diabetes and hypertension, insisting the retired army officer had no history of either illness. Speaking...

The United States and Iran have agreed to a framework extending their ceasefire for 60 days, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of conflict and paving the way for renewed...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading to new areas, raising concerns over the country’s capacity to contain...