Nigerian News
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We’ve seen over 50 people come back to life – Chris Oyakhilome
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the General Overseer (GO) of Christ Embassy, has claimed that his church has seen over 50 people…
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NDLEA seizes 44,948kg illicit drugs in nationwide raids
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have conducted multiple raids…
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Hajj commission increases 2024 pilgrimage price to N6.8 Million
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the cost for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to N6.8…
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Pres. Tinubu Hails NSA, Security Agencies Over Release Of Kuriga Schoolchildren
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday hailed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other security agencies over the safe release…
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Kuriga Abduction: Army rescues 137 kidnapped School children
The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, said troops rescued the abducted pupils and teachers of LEA School Kuriga in the Chikun…
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How Gunmen killed 2 officers in fresh attack on security agents in Imo
Unidentified gunmen, suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed group associated with the Indigenous People…
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Niger Republic opens land border with Nigeria
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the…
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Northern senators seek end to kidnappings
The Northern Senators’ Forum has urged the Federal Government to take decisive actions to address the issue of kidnappings in…
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New Minimum Wage: Consider states peculiarities, NGF urges Committee
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has urged the National Minimum Wage Committee to take into account present circumstances, unique characteristics of…
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We remain steadfast in its support for education in Nigeria – Chinese Consul-General
The Chinese Consul-General, Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting the development of Nigeria’s education system. The Chinese…
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Just In: Many killed, residents flee as herdsmen attack Ugbobi community
Many villagers have been feared killed and several others injured after suspected herdsmen attacked Ugbobi community in Apa LGA of…
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Military neutralized 974 terrorists in February – FG
Minister of Information, Muhammad Idiris, has warned media professionals against inadvertently aiding bandits and kidnappers through their reporting. This is…
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FG reveals 15 Terrorism Financiers, BDCs, plans sanctions
The Federal Government has announced the identification of 15 entities, consisting of nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators…
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Biafra: Nationalists call for redrawing of Igbo map
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists Movement, on Tuesday called for review and redrawing of the Biafra map. Mazi Uche Mefor who is…
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Military invaded Bayelsa community, killed 40 people – Ijaw Youths
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has leveled accusations against the military, stating that its personnels invaded Igbomotoru 2 in Bomo-Ibe…
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Alleged Market Manipulation: EFCC obtains order to track Nigerians transacting on Binance
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Farmers call on Pres. Tinubu over Incessant bandit attacks
Farmers, under the auspices of Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of Nigeria, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to find…
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DHQ releases names and photos of soldiers killed in Delta attack
The Defence Headquarters has published the identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed…
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Just in: Army rescues 16 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in 1 Division in Kaduna State have successfully rescued 16 abducted victims from the…
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Bandits Attack Kajuru Village, Kidnap 87,
At least 87 people have been reportedly kidnapped by bandits in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is…
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Scarcity of Nigerian passport booklets looms as FG incurs N16 billion production debt
Significant signs are pointing to a potential issue of scarcity in e-passport booklets. According to a report by Leadership, the…
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FG commences mass metering in Army barracks nationwide
The Federal Government has commenced the mass metering of Nigerian Army barracks across the country. The Minister of Power, Adebayo…
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NIN: NIMC speaks on citizens’ data being compromised
Yesterday, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) stated that there had been no data breach in its National Identity Numbers…
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Kaduna School abduction: FG rules out ransom payment, considers US offer
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, reiterated its zero tolerance for the payment of ransom saying it would not pay “a…
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FG finally files terrorism charges against Miyetti Allah Pres.
“The Nigerian Federal Government has taken action in accordance with a Federal High Court order by filing terrorism charges against…
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Navy acquires two new patrol vessels
The Nigerian Navy recently announced the acquisition of two high-endurance offshore patrol vessels from Dearsan Shipyard in Turkey. These vessels…
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Tackling Insecurity: Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji have thwarted an attempt to abduct 10 people in Tsafe town…
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Inappropriate messages were not sent by our staff – Oloyede
Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned against enrolling children in the Unified…
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FG probes 107 private universities over fake degrees
The Federal Government has initiated an investigation into private universities established within the last 15 years. This action follows an…
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FG postpones students loan indefinitely
The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. This was disclosed by Akintunde Sawyer,…
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Pres. Tinubu appoints Dayo Mobereola , NIMASA DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
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Very high heat stress to hit 7 Nigerian states – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has issued a warning indicating a significant risk of heat stress for individuals residing in…
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Bashir Jamoh hands over to Chudi Offodile, thanks FG
Dr. Bashir Jamoh has now handed over as Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA,…
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Sultan Bello Mosque is under our control, not Sheikh Gumi’s – JNI
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has warned that the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna is under the its control, and…
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IGP arrives in Kaduna over abduction of 287 students, teachers
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the kidnap of…
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Tinubu, don’t be like Buhari, join me dialogue with bandits – Gumi
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has offered to facilitate comprehensive discussions between the Federal Government and bandits to secure the…
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Schools in these 14 Nigerian states risk attacks – FG
In light of the alarming resurgence of mass pupil abductions, the Federal Government has identified 14 states and the Federal…
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I can end farmers, herders crisis in two to three weeks – Tinubu
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu declared his determination to resolve the ongoing farmers-herders crisis in the country once and for…
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Alleged Mismanagement: NANS calls for probe of Ajaokuta Steel Company
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into the…
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BREAKING: SSANU, NASU Declare 7 Days Warning Strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union have declared a 7-day warning strike to…
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