United States President, Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Venezuelan leaders for their recent decision to release political prisoners, describing it as a significant humanitarian gesture. The US leader disclosed this in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, noting the swift nature of the release process. Trump said he was happy to […] Powerful humanitarian gesture – Trump thanks Venezuela for releasing political prisoners

Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has labeled Manchester United’s Harry Maguire as ‘one of the most underrated players in football’. This comment came after Maguire’s stellar performance in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Lineker praised the England international for consistently delivering strong performances while representing the Three Lions. […] He never let his country down – Lineker names one most underrated player in football

A female Point of Sale (POS) operator was killed on Monday after she was knocked down by a commercial coaster bus near the Total filling station in the Berger area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Eyewitnesses said the bus was allegedly being chased by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) when […]

As Oyo State gradually edges towards the 2027 governorship election, public attention has increasingly settled on the political emergence of Oriyomi Abdulrahman Hamzat, a broadcaster whose transition from media advocacy to partisan politics has stirred debate across social, political and civic spaces. The recurring chant of “Oyo n pe o,” which gained traction in public […] The post Oyo 2027 and the Oriyomi Hamzat question: Public voice or personal platform appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists nationwide to exercise heightened caution following prevailing hazy weather conditions currently being experienced across several parts of the country, resulting in poor visibility and reduced clarity on major highways. The Corps noted that the current dust haze, occasioned largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, poses significant risks […]

Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools located in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area, GRA, of the state. The arrest was disclosed as the command also announced the dismantling of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate, with 21 suspects apprehended across different […] Police arrest man over bomb threat messages to Lagos schools

Civil rights activist and Executive Director of Intersociety, Emeka Umeagbalasi, has slammed the New York Times for publishing that they admitted to not verifying their data. Umeagbalasi spoke on Monday during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said: “Let me come in here. With due respect, […] Genocide: We never admitted not verifying our data – Emeka Umeagbalasi slams New York Times 

About 20 adolescent girls and women in Bauchi local government area of Bauchi State have been equipped with practical skills in the production, distribution, marketing and sales of reusable sanitary pads, in a move aimed at boosting livelihoods and improving menstrual hygiene. The training was organised under the Menstrual Health Now (MH-NOW) Project, an ongoing […]

Whether the ordinary folks like it or not, the main issue that will be in the front burner of the national discourse henceforth shall be the politics of 2027 general The post Key messages in 2027 elections appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated two state-of-the-art mobile clinics to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to help strengthen its rural health programme. The mobile clinics, donated under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Health Support Programme, were formally presented at a ceremony, which took place on Monday at the Headquarters […]

By Moshood Isamotu If Alfred Bernhard Nobel, the Swedish inventor who instituted the prestigious global Award, the Nobel Prize, were alive on January 27, 2002, he probably would have had The post Memories of January 27, 2002 Ikeja bomb blasts appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

South Korea's presidential office said it had not been officially informed about the tariff hike plans in advance. The post Trump To Hike Tariffs On South Korean Goods To 25% appeared first on Channels Television.

US President Donald Trump, on Monday, announced a significant increase in tariffs on South Korean imports, raising the rate from 15% to 25%. This decision was communicated through a post on his Truth Social platform. Trump criticized South Korea for failing to honor its commitments under the bilateral trade agreement. He stated that the South […] Trump escalates Tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, gives reason

Experts have challenged stakeholders to adopt faster response to conflict warnings to curb the rising violence in Nigeria They warned that avoidable deaths and rising criminality will persist in Nigeria unless early warning systems are backed by faster and coordinated response. The warning was issued in Kaduna at a workshop on strengthening and capacity building […]

The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, says only one the LP she heads will be on the ballot in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Usman said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’, adding that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, only recognises her […] 2027: Only LP under my leadership will be on ballot – Nenadi Usman

Idris stated that the party has come across a forged APC membership card doctored to contain an edited picture of the notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. The post APC debunks fake membership card featuring bandits kingpin Bello Turji in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.

From all indications, the last has not been heard on the alleged alteration of the tax laws. By this I do not mean its status in the books given that The post Still on the tax laws matter appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A simple act of honesty by students at Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State, left a lasting impression on former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and ADC chieftain, Mr Peter Obi, during a visit to the institution on Monday. He said the act has renewed his hope for a new Nigeria. Obi revealed that after […]

The Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has completed 94 out of the 161 planned activities for the year 2025 in Sokoto State expending over N8 billion, Dr Mansur Buhari has said. Buhari who is the AGILE project coordinator in Sokoto made the disclosure at a roundtable with journalists. Represented by Malam […]

By Azubike Nass I am a seeker after facts in historical matters. I have read, and continue to read books and commentaries on the events of January 1966; and the The post January 15: tragic cabal, lronsi mess appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has announced a statewide mobilisation initiative by traditional rulers to significantly increase the number of residents registered for the National Identification Number, NIN, and Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs. He made this known on Monday while presiding over a meeting of the Council in […] Abia traditional rulers unhappy with low registration figure, begin mobilisation

Sir: As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political temperature across the Northeast is steadily rising. Of the six states in the region, the All Progressives Congress The post 2027 Guber: Can Senator Buba Shehu win Bauchi? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A number of Zimbabweans have mastered the art of majoring on minors and minoring on majors. We can spend days arguing over the wording of a slogan, the punctuation of a position, or the semantics of a statement, while the country burns behind us. Too often, we quarrel over the label while the substance collapses. The post A false choice: Should we defend the Constitution, or defend the country? appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Sir: It is a blood-curdling aberration that in Nigerian mines where minerals should be mined and minded, blood often flows. More damning is the reality that a country rich beyond The post Nigeria’s mines of blood appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Sir: Recently, the Northern Elders Forum came up with another allegation which painted it as a champion of regionalism. The body faulted the decision of the federal government to site The post On the matter of gold refinery in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•That the duration of the trial is known even before it starts is something our judiciary ought to learn from  Today, hopefully, the trial of Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum The post The Diezani trial appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

‘Kanmo-Kanmo’s’ arrest by NDLEA 12 years after he murdered three of its officers shows criminals cannot escape forever if security agencies are determined to catch them For the National Drug The post Reward of persistence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

He described Yusuf as a progressive whose policies aligned with APC values, assuring him of equal treatment within the party.

Wema Bank has introduced a voice-enabled banking feature on its digital platform, ALAT, following the release of an upgraded version of the application tagged ‘ALAT: The Evolution’. The upgraded platform, launched on January 12, 2026, includes new functionalities designed to allow users to complete banking transactions through voice commands using an in-app virtual assistant known […]

Emirates Airlines and Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement intended to expand air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and key international destinations. As part of a The post Emirates, Air Peace sign global agreement appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The European Union Commission on Monday added WhatsApp to its list of large digital services required to comply with stricter content rules, placing the Meta-owned messaging platform under closer scrutiny in the European Union. The Meta-owned app joins Facebook, TikTok, X, and other major players on the list of 26 “very large online platforms” following […]

One of the largest generator companies in the country, delivering power generation, solar and hybrid energy, JMG Limited has said the deployment of clean energy is reducing costs enabling communities, The post Clean energy reducing power costs, says JMG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Okra Solar and InfraCredit have sealed debt financing deal of a mesh-grid project under InfraCredit’s Climate Finance Blending Facility (CFBF). The deal targets no fewer than 25,000 rural Nigerians not The post Okra Solar, Infra Credit eye 25,000 rural Nigerians appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Prince Estifanos Matewos, the African Union (AU) Ambassador to  Member States, has commended the United States House of Representatives for passing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act, HR 6500. In a statement issued on Friday, Prince Matewos described the decisive bipartisan vote as a strong affirmation of the US Congress’s commitment to […]

West Africa economy is expected to expand by 4.4 per cent this year, down slightly from 4.6 per cent in 2025, amid macroeconomic reforms in Nigeria and high prices for The post West Africa’s economy to expand 4.4%, says UN report appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nasarawa State government has denied claims that it allegedly spent N707 million on refreshments and meals between January and September 2025. The clarification came amid media reports (not LEADERSHIP) that the sum was frivolously spent while citizens suffered as a result of lack of access to potable water. A statement by the Senior Special […]