Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made on Monday at the Government...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the third time in a week, raising the gantry price from N995 to N1,175 per litre, a jump of N180 or roughly 18.1 per...
The Nigerian government has called for the immediate release of 42 of its citizens reportedly arrested in Mozambique without formal charges, raising concerns over a possible xenophobic incident.
Chairperson...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad, comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career appointees.
The ambassadors-designate...
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed the father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, after abducting him in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, Chief Francis...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has assured Nigerians of steady petrol supply despite recent shocks in the global oil market triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States,...
Nigerian authorities have suspended all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect due to rising security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle...
The Federal Government has announced a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the quality and financial...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread traffic congestion that caused many travellers to miss their...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the use of roadblocks for the collection of taxes and levies nationwide as part of ongoing tax reforms.
The government also introduced a new Presumptive Tax...
The U.S. Mission Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of possible protests in Abuja amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the U.S....
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 personnel in its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise, reaffirming its commitment to career development, institutional...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, subject to Senate confirmation.
The nomination was announced on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who said...
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended three medical professionals over the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured Nigerians living in the Middle East that the Federal Government is taking steps to protect their safety amid escalating regional tensions.
In a...
Petrol prices across Nigeria are expected to increase from Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4, 2026, following a hike in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit by Dangote Refinery.
The refinery raised...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered electronic equipment allegedly used for tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the...
The Federal Government has approved a transition period for the implementation of direct payments by oil contractors into the Federation Account under Executive Order 9 issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The...
Governor Umaru Fintiri has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing the need to advance development and strengthen ties with the Federal...
Opposition parties in Nigeria have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act, calling on the National Assembly of Nigeria to begin a fresh amendment process to address what they described as “objectionable”...
