The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the prominent civil rights leader and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. His family announced his passing in a statement, calling him “a servant...

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has confirmed that its core banking subsidiaries — Sterling Bank and The Alternative Bank — are fully recapitalised in line with revised requirements set by...

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to defeating banditry and terrorism across Nigeria. The President gave the assurance on Monday in Yola while commissioning projects...

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.10 percent in January 2026, down from 15.15 percent in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In its latest report,...

The Federal Government has approved N5 billion as an intervention fund for traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano, while governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over alleged N432bn corruption linked to his administration. Sources said El-Rufai,...

At least 31 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria within five weeks, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). In its latest report, the agency said 754 suspected cases were recorded,...

The Kebbi State Government has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat accident in Yauri Local Government Area that claimed the lives of 14 people, mostly women, after a wedding ceremony. The incident...

China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, Beijing announced on Saturday, in a move expected to boost trade between the two regions. The announcement was made by...

The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser,...

A colossal 59-kilogramme catch by Nigerian fisherman Abubakar Usman was the highlight of the 61st Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival, which concluded on Saturday, 14 February, in Kebbi State after a...

Three US military aircraft carrying troops and equipment have landed in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, marking the start of a new US-Nigeria security deployment focused on support roles, officials...

Leaders of the African Union, meeting at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa, have adopted a resolution describing slavery, deportation and colonialism as genocide and crimes against the African people. The...

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, requesting clarification over reports that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will support only candidates who back President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled...

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with traders following a fire that destroyed over 1,000 shops and killed at least seven people at Singer Market in Kano. Sources say that losses from the inferno...

The National Assembly will reconvene plenary sessions on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, amid expectations that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 may be considered for passage. In a statement, Clerk to...

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said land, buildings and rent are now fully exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. He...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly...

US President Donald Trump has overturned a 2009 scientific ruling that formed the legal basis of federal efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, marking one of the biggest climate policy rollbacks...