The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the closure of areas covered by Mining Licence 11810 in Zuraq, Wase Local Government Area, following the deaths of villagers allegedly...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai in connection with an ongoing investigation into...

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly of Nigeria. The bill, which has generated intense debate...

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 after a heated session over provisions on electronic transmission of election results. The debate centered...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s refining sector and positioning the facility...

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from presiding over two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the...

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml...

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and a major platform for promoting civic engagement, healthy...