The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after a successful screening. The confirmation follows a request...

President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign a bill that sought to extend the tenure of service for legislative officers at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly from 35 to 40 years, while also...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25%, marking another increase aimed at stabilizing the economy. The decision was made on Tuesday during the Monetary Policy...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has forecasted three days of thunderstorms across various regions in Nigeria, with states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno expected to experience the most severe...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State Governorship Election held on Saturday. Announcing...

President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York this year. Instead, he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation. Bayo...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results. This announcement was made by NECO Registrar and Chief Executive,...

The $550 million upstream gas project between NNPC Ltd. and TotalEnergies for the development of the Ubeta field has officially commenced, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody, despite reports suggesting otherwise. On Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson...

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) initiated the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, in preparation for the governorship...

The Lagos State Government has issued warnings to demolish over 280 illegal structures in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, located in the Eti Osa Local Government area, as part of efforts to prevent the...

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has voiced his concern over the escape of terrorists from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Custodial Centre in Maiduguri following last Tuesday’s devastating...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery will be sold at no less than ₦950 per litre in Lagos. The NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi...

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has commenced the distribution of 1,000 conversion kits across various states to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The initiative...

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed to 32.15% in August 2024, down from 33.40% in July, marking a decrease of 1.25 percentage points, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent member, due to alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter cited by Punch Online on Friday, the suspension was...

In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to ten individuals detained in connection with the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. Each defendant has been granted...

At least 286 inmates have reportedly escaped from the Maiduguri medium security custodial centre following severe flooding in the city on Tuesday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is currently...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Kenneth Imansuangbon seeking to disqualify Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election...

The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the people and government of Borno State following the devastating floods in Maiduguri and surrounding areas, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam. The...