Hamas’ top political leader was killed early Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in Tehran, Iran, sparking accusations from Iran and the militant group that Israel was behind the assassination. This...

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, has passed away. According to reports, the iconic singer died Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has mandated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in naira rather than U.S. dollars....

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Friday that intelligence reports have revealed the involvement of foreign mercenaries in a proposed nationwide protest. Addressing journalists...

In the early hours of Thursday, a building under construction at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of five workers. The incident occurred at...

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups planning a nationwide protest, urging them to abandon their plans and avoid any form of disorder, anarchy, or...

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Thursday in a statement released by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu. The statement...

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its opposition to planned protests over the country’s economic conditions, citing concerns about potential disruptions and security threats. The Minister...

The National Assembly has passed the Police Act Amendment Bill, which aims to ensure that a person appointed as Inspector General of Police (IGP) remains in office until the completion of the term specified...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the benchmark lending rate to 26.75%, as announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the conclusion of the 296th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), effective Wednesday, July 24. Professor Obafunwa succeeds...

In a surprising development, U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election, citing the best interests of his party and the country. The announcement comes just four months before...

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) reported a significant surrender of 263 Boko Haram terrorists and their families in Sector 1, Cameroon, between July 10 and 17, 2024. This development is part...

A widespread technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions worldwide, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health...

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Thursday that a new curriculum for secondary schools across Nigeria will be introduced by September 2024. This announcement was made during the...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, challenging the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition...

In a significant move to address hunger across Nigeria, the House of Representatives has committed to donating 50% of their salaries for six months. The decision was made during a plenary session on Thursday,...

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a commitment to review the national minimum wage law every three years. This development comes after a meeting...

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s consideration and approval for the injection of N6.2 trillion into the existing N27.5 trillion 2024 budget. This proposal was read at the...