National Assembly Approves Creation of New State in Nigeria’s South East
The National Assembly’s decision on the new South East state aims to correct historical imbalances Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu led the discussions that secured…
Sokoto Police Arrest Two Lovers for Killing Young Man in Gidan Kacha Village
Sokoto Police confirmed the arrest of two lovers accused of killing a young man in Gidan Kacha village. The main suspect, Rukayya Amadu, allegedly lured her boyfriend, Ali Salisu, to…
ABU Zaria Denies Involvement in Nuclear Weapons Development
ABU dismisses AI-generated video accusing Nigerian scientists of uranium enrichment Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria refutes viral claim linking it to nuclear weapons research. The institution says the video was…
Dangote Sets New Conditions for NNPCL to Raise Stake in $20bn Refinery
Aliko Dangote says NNPCL’s stake can only increase after the refinery proves operational capacity. Refinery ownership cut from 20% to 7.2% as NNPCL redirects funds to compressed natural gas projects.…
Super Falcons Defeat Benin Republic 2-0 in WAFCON 2026 Qualifier First Leg
Super Falcons beat Benin Republic 2-0 in the WAFCON 2026 qualifier first leg in Lome. Chiwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo scored for Nigeria, with Deborah Abiodun assisting both goals. Nigeria…
Why I Rejected El-Rufai as My Successor — Obasanjo Reveals
Obasanjo revealed that Osita Chidoka had recommended Nasir El-Rufai as a potential successor, but he declined the suggestion. The former president said El-Rufai needed more experience and maturity to handle…
Customs Intercept N562.5m Worth of Crystal Meth on Seme Road, Hands Over Suspect to NDLEA
The Customs unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspect, along the Gbaji–Seme Road with 25 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu said the seizure reflects NCS’s ongoing commitment…
Educationist Calls for Free, Compulsory Education as 24 Million Pupils Drop Out in Nigeria
The Federal Government revealed that over 24 million Nigerian pupils dropped out before reaching senior secondary school. Educationist Daniel Ovabor called for free and compulsory education to rebuild Nigeria’s future.…
Oil Revenue Falls by 22% to ₦3.9 Trillion — Budget Office Warns of Fiscal Pressure
Budget Office confirms 22% decline in Q4 2024, totalling ₦3.9 trillion Key petroleum taxes underperform, raising fears of widening budget deficit Reforms under Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) expected to stabilise…
Wike Predicts PDP Collapse Over Governors’ Power Play
Wike warns party faces collapse over governors’ dominance FCT Minister slams exclusion from key PDP decisions, blames internal failures Wike declares PDP’s planned convention illegal, cites procedural breaches The Minister…
