Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when they face Mozambique on read more AFCON 2025: Super Eagles confident ahead of Mozambique showdown

Cameroon defeated South Africa 2–1 in the Round of 16 fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on read more AFCON 2025: Cameroon see off South Africa to battle Morocco in quarter-finals

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of illicit substances including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and book parcel heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. The seizures made at a courier company in Lagos on 24th and 29th December 2025 came just […] The post NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians over cocaine shipment appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, to report at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, in connection with allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. According to statement released by […] The post Lagos Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Alleged Sexual Offences appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its previously suspended total, indefinite and comprehensive strike with effect from Jan. 12. This follows the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreed resolutions.   Discover more health Lagos World Stage Ltd. education   The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting […] The post Nigeria:Resident doctors to resume suspended strike Jan. 12 appeared first on Business Today NG.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to a fair, balanced and humane copyright system that protects authors and respects their rights Dr John Asein gave the assurance in a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, to mark the 2026 World Braille Day […] The post NCC Pledges Stronger, Fairer Copyright Framework in Nigeria appeared first on Business Today NG.

nomic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that over N128 billion of public funds are missing or diverted from the Ministry of Power and the Nigerian […] The post SERAP urges Tinubu To Probe Alleged Missing N128b in Ministry of Power, NBET appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ngozi Odu, the deputy governor of Rivers state, has registered as a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, becoming read more Rivers deputy governor Ngozi Odu defects to APC

Rivers State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N1.85 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget, tagged ‘Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development’, was approved by the council presided over by Gov. Siminalaye Fubara. Prof. Peter Medee, Special Adviser on Economic Matters, while briefing newsmen on Friday in Port Harcourt, said […] The post Rivers State exco approves over N1.85trn as 2026 budget appeared first on Business Today NG.

Ghana has condemned the United States’ military action in Venezuela, describing it as an unauthorised invasion that violates international law read more Ghana condemns US invasion of Venezuela, calls for release of Nicolás Maduro

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to consolidate on the gains of his administration in the last six and a half years through the THEMES+ vision by completing and commissioning some iconic and transformational projects across multiple sectors in different parts of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu said all the projects and […] The post Sanwo-Olu Targets Completion of Transformational Projects with 2026 Budget appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on his 63rd birthday, praising his read more Tinubu hails Abba Yusuf at 63, commends Kano’s grassroots-focused reforms

Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president captured by the United States on Saturday, is being held in a notorious Brooklyn jail read more Here is what to know about the Brooklyn New York jail where Nicolas Maduro is held

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held a private luncheon in Paris with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda. Tinubu, who is read more Tinubu holds private talks with Rwanda’s Kagame in Paris

The Federal Government has formally dropped the criminal case it filed against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. A read more FG drops criminal case against Natasha Akpoti

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the rescue of kidnapped civilians. In the early hours of 4 January 2026, troops, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), engaged terrorists at a […] The post Operation HADIN KAI Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Civilians in Borno appeared first on Business Today NG.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric, has claimed that security sources informed him he was listed for elimination after his name allegedly surfaced during a high-level national security meeting in Abuja. According to Gumi, the information was conveyed to him through an early-morning phone call from an unnamed source, who warned that he had […] The post Sheikh Gumi Claims Security Sources Listed Him for Elimination appeared first on Business Today NG.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, popularly known as ‘Daddy GO’, has read more Adeboye: God’s mercy saved Anthony Joshua in fatal road accident

The House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Nigerians for public record, verification, and reference. Speaker Abbas, […] The post Speaker Abbas Leads Transparency Drive as House Releases Four Tax Acts for Public Records appeared first on Business Today NG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, ensuring they are swiftly brought to justice. He also directed security […] The post Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Hunt Down Kasuwan Daji Attackers, Rescue Abducted Victims appeared first on Business Today NG.

At least 42 people have been confirmed killed by bandits at Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Kabe District, Borgu read more UPDATED: Bandits kill 42 in Niger State market raid, Tinubu orders security to hunt perpetrators

Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stepped in as interim leader following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. read more What to know about Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president

AG Mortgage Bank Plc (AGMB) is raising N10 billion in debt/equity funding to expand its operations and deliver efficient, eco-friendly read more AGMB: A compelling opportunity for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to significantly step up enforcement actions in 2026, following the enactment of the read more SEC to intensify market enforcement in 2026 under ISA

…again, live ammunition abandoned in Maiduguri Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded another significant success following a well-coordinated read more Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno

Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has ordered the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, read more Kwara directs schools to reopen January 5, introduces radio-based learning

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” read more Anthony Joshua pays emotional tribute to late friends Ghami and Ayodele

While the world talks about AI as if it’s already reshaping everything, Africa often gets painted as the place that read more Africa’s richest Indian, Prateek Suri, sees AI as the continent’s next trillion-dollar advantage

The first British passports featuring the coat of arms of King Charles III have officially entered circulation, which the Home read more New British passport with King Charles coat of arms is now in circulation

Nigeria returned to a balance-of-payments surplus in the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by stronger export earnings, resilient diaspora remittances, read more Nigeria swings to surplus as balance of payments hit $4.6bn

South Africa has urged the United Nations Security Council to convene urgently following what it described as a unilateral United read more South Africa calls for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting after the US strike in Venezuela

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president, moving swiftly to fill a power vacuum after read more Venezuela’s court names Delcy Rodríguez acting president after Maduro seized by the United States

Lagos and Nasarawa states have recorded the highest average prices for bus journeys within the city, per drop constant route read more Lagos, Nasarawa top states with highest bus fares in October

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it has taken into custody 22 Indian crew members of a merchant read more NDLEA detains 22 Indians over cocaine shipment

Speeding violations have continued to top the list of causative factors of road crashes in Nigeria, with 2,284 cases recorded read more Speed violation tops cause of road crashes in Q3 2025

Tanimu Yakubu, Director General (DG) of the Budget Office of the Federation, on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, read more Tinubunomics not meant to deliver instant abundance – Budget Office DG