Police must be feared like soldiers for security, order in Nigeria – Afe Babalola
Elder statesman and legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola has declared that Nigerians must fear and respect the Police the way…
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FAAC: Nigeria’s federal, state, local govts share N1.1411tn in October 2024
Nigeria’s three tiers of government – federal, state, and local government councils – shared a total sum of N1.1411 trillion…
AFCONQ 2025: Why Rwanda beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Rohr
Benin’s Cheetahs head coach, Gernot Rohr has suggested reasons why the Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated against Rwanda in…
CBN uncovers fake SWIFT messages fraud, warns Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has uncovered a fresh fake SWIFT message scheme and warned Nigerians and the general…
Road now clear for private investors to invest in Nigeria – Minister of Finance, Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Wale Edun, has declared that the road is now…
Nigeria, India seal bilateral deal on counterterrorism, maritime security, intelligence sharing
Nigeria and India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen ties in the areas of Counterterrorism, Maritime Security…
Reduce suffering in Nigeria – South-West Muslims tell Tinubu
Muslims in the South-West, under the aegis of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, (MUSWEN), have advised President Bola Tinubu…
Tinubu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi to Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Nigeria on his first official visit.…
Trouble looms as Nigeria’s external debt may hit $45.1bn by end of 2024
There are indications of a looming debt crisis as Nigeria’s external debt may rise to $45.1 billion by the end…
Lagbaja: Army reaffirms commitment to security in Nigeria
The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has pledged the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and…
Olamide, king of Nigerian street music – Shallipopi
Singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has declared ace rapper, Olamide as the king of Nigerian street music. Speaking…
Why I chose to play for Nigeria over Netherlands – Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has explained why he opted to play for the national team of Nigeria over the…
EFCC reveals real reason for incessant national grid collapses in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has blamed corruption by contractors in Nigeria’s power sector for the incessant National…
2027: Come back, rescue us from hardship – Nigerians beg Jonathan after congratulating Trump
A cross section of Nigerians have appealed to former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to emulate the US President-elect, Donald…
Petrol landing cost drops in Nigeria
Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) dropped to N971 per litre in November 2024. This is according to…
Stop cursing Nigeria – UI Chief Imam cautions citizens
The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede has advised Nigerians to stop cursing the country. Oloyede…
Bournemouth midfielder, Ogunleye picks Nigeria ahead of England
Bournemouth midfielder, Malachi Ogunleye has committed his international future to Nigeria. The youngster, who was born to a Nigerian father,…
Ogbonnaya Onu: Death robbed Nigeria of committed patriot, statesman – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said on Friday said the passing of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation,…
NEPC charges Nigerian exporters to prioritize quality
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called on exporters to meet market demands by prioritizing product quality, as part…
AFCON 2025: Rwanda coach unveils provisional squad for Libya, Nigeria games
Rwanda head coach, Frank Spittler has released a 30-man provisional squad for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
Worst period in the Nigeria’s history is over – Bishop Kukah calls for unity
The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has said the worst period in the country’s history is over…
Nigeria requires accurate, reliable energy data – FG
The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said Nigeria requires accurate, reliable and timely energy…
Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage
Nigeria has been named among the world’s top social media engagements in 2024. Figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social…
IBM has delisted Nigeria as piracy prone country – FOC
Nigeria is no longer on the international list of countries prone to piracy by the International Maritime Bureau. The Flag…
Nigerian govt assures action on minors arraigned for #EndBadGovernance protests
The Federal Government has promised that there are ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of minors who were arrested over…
Arraignment of minors: Face banditry, kidnapping, Boko Haram – Kwankwaso knocks Nigeria govt
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed shock over the arraignment of minors…
Nigeria sends message to Botswana President-elect Duma Boko
Nigeria has congratulated the President-elect of Botswana, Duma Boko, on his historic election victory. The spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of…
Fulham defender reveals how Messi inspired him to play for Nigeria
Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey has revealed how Lionel Messi’s magical moments on the pitch inspired him to play for the…
US govt evacuates Binance executive from Nigeria in medically equipped aircraft
The United States has sent a medically equipped aircraft to evacuate the embattled Binance Holdings Limited executive, Tigran Gambaryan from…
Reps urge FG to safeguard Nigeria’s orbital slots to prevent potential $400m loss
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure prompt registration and renewal of Nigeria’s orbital slots…
Senate vows to address challenges confronting Steel Industry in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has vowed to address challenges confronting steel development, saying that there was a need to also call…
Real reasons Nigeria not making progress – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that progress would continue to elude Nigeria since the country has become a burial…
Politicians must provide dividends of democracy to tackle challenges in Nigeria – Waziri
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and aspirant of Chilun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives in…
AFCON 2025: CAF will not sanction Nigeria over Libya snub – Oparaku
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over…
Nigeria requires strong institutions than individuals to grow – Gov Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said Nigeria needs strong institutions, not strong individuals to grow and sustain democracy…
Femi Ajayi: Recognizing Okun people’s contributions to Nigeria’s independence – Elevating College of Agriculture, Kabba to university status
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H.E ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU. The President, Federal Republic…
Presidency names those in charge of Nigeria as Tinubu, Shettima remain abroad
The Presidency has named the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, AGF George…
Nigeria govt denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles’ detention at airport
The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologized to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles,…
Do not listen to evil predictions, Nigeria will be great – Cleric tells Nigerians
The Visioner of African Jerusalem Ministry, Ibadan, Prophet Gideon Owoseni, has advised Nigerians not to listen to clerics who are…
Kevin Schade no longer eligible to play for Nigeria
Bentford forward, Kevin Schade is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This came after Schade…
Hardship: I see no light for Nigeria under Tinubu – Momodu
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu has expressed doubts over the capacity of the Bola Tinubu…
TRCN laments shortage of teachers in Nigeria, global community
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN has raised an alarm over the shrinking number of teachers available to impart…
Libya: ‘Power of social media’ – Troost-Ekong confirms Super Eagles returning to Nigeria
Captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong on Monday afternoon confirmed that Austin Eguavoen’s men are now returning to Nigeria…
Namibian Govt seeks Nigeria’s support on fight against corruption
The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities,…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria go top of Group D with 1-0 win over Libya
Nigeria have gone top of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Super Eagles claimed…
Fuel hike: Dangote Refinery operates secret petrol pricing – Marketers
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers have accused Dangote Refinery of operating a secret petrol price regime. The president of the Petroleum Products…
No food for lazy man — Remi Tinubu urges Nigerians to work hard
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian youths to be hard-working, saying, “There is no food for…
LG autonomy: Nigeria has two tiers of government presently – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria will have three tiers of government only when the anomalies of local…
NHRC expresses concern as deaths from road accidents surpass killings by gunmen in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has expressed concern after available data indicated that deaths from road accidents surpassed killings…
Rivers LG poll: Nigeria may start experiencing better election without police — Atiku’s aide
Paul Ibe, the spokesman of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, said on Saturday…