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Misconduct: PSC dismisses 3 senior police officers, demotes 16 others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers and the demotion of 16 others over misconduct and conduct...
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FG policies raise Nigeria’s exports by 25%- Dantsoho
L-R: Chief, Human Resources Development, UNCTAD, Mr Mark Assaf; Vice President, IAPH/Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho; President Director, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia,...
POLITICS
Oyebanji warns political appointees against abuse of office
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has warned newly inaugurated commissioners and special advisers against indiscipline and abuse of office.
Oyebanji gave the warning on Wednesday...
2027: Delta APC pledges peaceful campaigns, security for residents
The Chairman, Delta State APC Media and Publicity Committee, Mr Charles Aniagwu (middle) and executive members of the committee on Wednesday in Asaba
The...
Obi pledges national unity, vows tough action against insecurity, corruption
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his determination to unite Nigeria, tackle insecurity, and fight corruption, if...
METRO
SSDC donates fire truck, relief materials to Cross River
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has donated a fire truck and humanitarian relief materials to Cross River to strengthen emergency response.
The intervention is also...
Railway pensioners appeal to Tinubu over unimplemented housing policy
The Association of Nigerian Railway Senior Citizens (ANRSC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the non-implementation of the Federal Government’s...
FEC approves N631.3bn for 9 road projects nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N631.3 billion for nine road projects nationwide to improve connectivity, ease transportation and support economic growth.
The Minister...
NATIONAL
FG pledges to pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance from November
The Federal Government will pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, beginning from November 2026, to cushion the effects of economic challenges.
This...
Tinubu nominates 4 INEC national commissioners, 2 RECs
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies...
Nigeria wins UN Human Rights Council seat with 172 votes
Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
The country secured 172 votes during...
SPORTS
Flamingos humble Brazil 3-1 to reach World Cup final
Nigeria’s under-17 national team, the Flamingos have defeated Brazil 3-1 to reach the Final of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World cup in Rabat,...
2026 AACT: First Lady hails Nigeria’s hosting of 20 African countries
Golf
First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday declared the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) open, describing it as a platform for promoting...
Nigerians have talent to lead global sports – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports.
Shettima said this on Tuesday when he...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Actors Guild pledges support for PAARA to promote pan-African storytelling
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, has pledged the guild’s support for the Pan-African Actors Roundtable and...
Sanwo-Olu walks runway at Lagos Fashion Week
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday walked the runway at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, showcasing a collection by Nigerian...
Chinese film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ emerges overall best film at 23rd...
Film
Chinese film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ has emerged topmost winner and received the coveted Golden Jury Award (Overall Best Film) at the 23rd edition...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
Army neutralises 2 kidnappers in Kogi follow-up operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles and thousands of ammunition rounds in Kogi.
The operation took...
EFCC busts 4 illegal lithium plants, nabs 14 Chinese, Nigerian
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 Chinese and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the...
Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa
Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa
Contraband
Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba Command has intercepted contrabands with aggregate Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N79.857...
LAW & JUSTICE
FCT High Court records 6,727 new cases, dispose 5,625 in one...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court received 6,727 new cases and disposed of 5,625 in the 2025/2026 legal year, the Chief Judge, Justice...
Yobe senatorial ticket: Court reserves judgment in suit seeking to sack...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in a suit seeking to void the emergence of former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan,...
Court adjourns suit against Army over alleged N1.26bn houseboat debt
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned until Nov. 9, a suit over an alleged N1.26 billion debt owed to some...
