A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled ruling for March 25 on a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the final forfeiture of $13 The post Alleged $13m fraud linked to Achimugu’s firm: Court rules March 25 on EFCC’s final forfeiture request appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is fully ready for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner The post We’re ready for FCT Area Council polls, says INEC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to treat terrorists as criminals and enemies of the land. Mutfwang said this when he hosted the Chief of The post Mutfwang to military: treat terrorists as enemies of state appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•‘Ex-VP Sambo remains our member’ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has said the party already knows those who will not be allowed to fly the party’s The post We know those who won’t fly PDP’s flag in 2027, says Turaki appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…Firm Warns Budget Adjustments Not Enough To Address Debt Burden …Nigeria Risks Prolonged Period Of Fiscal Fragility, Missed Opportunities LAGOS – As Nigeria grapples with mount­ing debt obligations and shrink­ing… The post ‘Asset Sales, Balance Sheet Reset May Tackle Nigeria’s Rising Debt’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is courageously steering Nigeria towards a more sustainable and stable economic future, despite the pains associated with ongoing The post Okowa: Tinubu steering Nigeria towards sustainable future appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Veteran Printer and Publisher, Elder Kehinde Odeshola, who celebrated his birthday on January 12, has said he is committed to the welfare of his Egba people.  Odeshola is the financial The post Printer commits to community welfare appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…To Focus On Domestic Resource Mobilisation, Investment LAGOS – The Nigerian government is turning inward to finance its growth, prioritis­ing domestic revenue over external bor­rowing as a strategy to strengthen… The post FG Hoping To Rely Less On Borrowing, Says Wale Edun appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Global health and wellness firm, NeoLife paid a N31 billion to its Nigerian distributors in 2025, up from N18 billion the previous year, underscoring growth in its local operations, company The post Health, wellness firm pays N31b to distributors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Aurora Tech Award, the global award dedicated to backing outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 30 finalists for this year. They were selected following evaluation The post Top 30 start-up finalists for technology award appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

….Task Govt On Collaboration To End Insecurity Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Eccle­siastical Province have charged the Federal Government to pause applying full force in the imple­mentation of the new tax… The post Catholic Bishops Want Vulnerable Nigerians Enlightened On New Tax Laws appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President General of Nsirimo Amaise Improvement Development Union Federated, Ifeanyi Lekwuwa, has listed security, healthcare, infrastructure and unity are his core pillars. He said development cannot thrive in a place The post Community leader targets improved security, health appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 Zamfara State governor, Dau­da Lawal, has expressed grati­tude following his nomination for the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Awards, organ­ised by Triangle Internation­al Magazine, describing the recognition as an honour… The post Face Of Africa 2026: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Accepts Leadership Nomination Award appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mo­hamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has declared that with an outstanding record of 77,792 arrests including 128 barons,… The post 14,225 Convicted, 14.8m Kg Of Drugs Seized In Five Years, Says Marwa appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria has recorded a historic milestone in its defence and industrial development with the global debut of the DICON-D7G, a fully indigenous defence platform, at the ongoing Doha International Maritime The post Nigeria’s indigenous defence platform debuts at Doha expo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – The Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Mo­hammed Umar, on Tuesday, or­dered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish names of candidates forwarded… The post FCT Council Poll: Court Orders INEC To Recognise, Publish David Mark-Led ADC List appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed holding a meeting in Paris tomorrow between the G7 countries, Russia, and Denmark, U.S. President Donald Trump said. Trump said the proposal was outlined The post Greenland row: Macron proposes meeting with G7, Russia, Denmark appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – In what could be described as a bizarre end in the alleged 26-count charge filed by the Nigeria Police against three Ghanaians, namely, Sam Jonah, Kojo Mensah, Victor… The post Judge Lashes Out At Ghanaians Over Attempts To Bribe Her appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Festus Oluseye Babarinde, has been honoured with the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award in the United States, in recognition of a lifetime The post Nigerian doctor wins Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The United Arab Emirates and Nigeria continue to deepen their bilateral relationship, anchored in mutual respect and cooperation across diplomacy, economy, society and culture. As economic ties accelerate, both nations The post UAE, Nigeria record growth in diplomatic, trade, other ties appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tues­day, dismissed a suit insti­tuted by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, a former Nation­al Secretary of the Peoples… The post Court Dismisses Anyanwu’s Suit Seeking Recognition As PDP Scribe appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Islamic scholars yesterday called for the establishment of Ministry of Religious Affairs to coordinate religious activities nationwide. According to them, the ministry would help rejuvenate religious consciousness, promote national unity The post Scholars call for establishment of Ministry of Religious Affairs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 It is a basic logic that the product of any effort is a direct function of the input; it is simply garbage in, garbage out. With respect to the Nigerian… The post Corrupt Judicial Appointment Leads To Perversion Of Justice appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has described the demise of Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh The post Sultan, Lagos Imam mourn Ilorin Chief Imam appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

I don’t know when the whispers started that President Bola Tinubu was contemplating dropping Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the second term. As far as relationships between Numbers The post 2027 Presidency: Early scenarios (2) appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has done it again! For hire education. First, it was the student loan for students who have secured admission into Nigerian public universities, polytechnics, The post Renewing hope in higher education appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Engr. Dr. Mojeed Olawale Oluogun, a senatorial aspirant and youth leader in Osun state has described the widespread appearance of campaign posters of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), the All… The post AMBO Poster Blitz Reflects Youths’ Demand For Competence Over Party Loyalty, Says Oluogun appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Niger Delta, a region long defined by its rich oil wealth and deep-rooted traditions, literarily steps into 2026 with a profound sense of loss. In 2025, several of its… The post Remembering Three Niger Delta Monarchs’ Passing To Ancestral Homes In 2025 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has said that the acquisition of the M-346 Fighter Aircraft from Italy by the Federal Government will strengthen Nigeria's Airpower and Deterrence in the fight against national security threats, especially terrorism, banditry and economic sabotage. The post Acquisition of new fighter aircraft from Italy’ll strenghten Nigeria’s airpower – CAS appeared first on Vanguard News.

Property worth several millions of naira were destroyed in the early hours of yesterday, when fire gutted a one-storey commercial building on Number 3, Osundairo Street, off Medical Road, in the Ikeja Computer Village area of the state. The post Fire razes commercial building in Ikeja Computer Village appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Duru Makurdi —No fewer than six persons, mainly students returning to school, have been confirmed dead following a boat mishap at Buruku crossing in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Many others are also still missing after the wooden boat conveying passengers across the river bank late on Monday night. Sources in […] The post 6 students die, others missing in Benue boat mishap appeared first on Vanguard News.

By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA —A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver, who conveyed former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and two members of his team before a fatal road accident. Kayode was admitted to bail in the sum of N5 […] The post Court grants Anthony Joshua’s driver bail, adjourns trial to Feb 25 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Innocent Anaba Hearing in the case of the disputed estate of late billionaire businessman, Jacques Roomans, pending before Justice Adedayo Oyebanji of the Lagos High Court, moved to its next phase, when the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses came to a close at the end of the year, 2025. A total of 12 witnesses were […] The post Roomans: Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses ends appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR —A Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted and sentenced Okon Effiong, a 33-year-old man to death for aggravated assault, rape and armed robbery. The convict was sentenced by Justice Blessing Egwu, on Monday. Vanguard gathered that Effiong had, alongside four others, gang-raped a lady and two children […] The post Man, 33, sentenced to death for raping 2 children, woman in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— There was palpable tension in Omoku Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as a lawyer allegedly shot a youth leader, Emmanuel Nkemjika, dead during a masquerade display in the area Monday evening at Omoku. It was gathered that the lawyer had picked a gun from his car and […] The post Lawyer allegedly shoots man dead during masquerade display in Rivers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Efe Onodjae, Mathew Johnson & Precious Enaike The Lagos State Police Command, yesterday, said no arrest had been made after the tanker accident that occurred on Monday during which residents embarked on massive scooping of diesel at the Apapa Liverpool axis of the state. The diesel-laden tanker reportedly fell on top the bridge along […] The post Apapa accident: No arrest yet as Police impound tanker appeared first on Vanguard News.