BBNaija's Imisi confronts allegations of manipulating her way to victory during a heated reunion. Fans rally behind her as tensions rise with Faith.

President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as one of the architects of modern democratic Nigeria. Speaking on the decision, Tinubu said Yar’Adua was being recognised for his vision of national partnership and his enduring […] The post Tinubu renames Kaduna Petroleum Institute after Shehu Musa Yar’Adua appeared first on Vanguard News.

An international autopsy reportedly found MKO Abiola died from severe heart disease, as Abdulsalami revisited the tragedy and dismissed poisoning claims.

For this year's edition, the theme is centred around governance, democracy, and national security. The post LIVE: The Platform, June 12 Edition appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology. The president announced the change during his 2026 Democracy Day address on Friday, where he paid tribute to the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua for his role in Nigeria’s democratic […] Tinubu renames Kaduna petroleum institute after Shehu Yar’Adua

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Adamu Usman Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the opposition will win the next governorship election and prevent Governor Bala Mohammed from handing power to a preferred successor. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Ahmed said Bauchi voters have a history of making independent political […] I will block Bala Mohammed’s successor plan – Bauchi PDP candidate 

The World Investment Summit Abuja 2026 is a Presidency-backed international investment conference convened under the Renewed Hope Transformation Agenda.

The CBN has barred closely linked financial institutions from lending to each other without approval, enforcing independent governance to mitigate risks.

The president stated that the National Agricultural Development Fund is deploying 10,000 tractors over five years to support the agricultural sector. The post Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose 21% in 2025, 1,000 SMEs certified for export – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Explore the MTN social bundle, Nigeria's affordable solution for app access like WhatsApp and TikTok. Find out what it covers and its limitations.

Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye (SAN), an Ibadan-based legal luminary, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take the bold step of declaring a national emergency on banditry, kidnapping, and all forms of terrorism across the country. Kalejaye described the persistent wave of terror as a national embarrassment, not only to the government and people of […] Declare national emergency, save Nigeria from growing terror threat – Kalejaye tells Tinubu

One can hypothesise that the senator suffers from an inferiority complex. But for the sake of decorum, let us simply state the facts: the Senate, as an institution, has formally dissociated itself from Oshiomhole’s outburst.

There is a moment in every institutional reform when aspiration meets architecture — when policy intent is finally encoded into working systems that ordinary people can touch and use. For Nigeria’s tax administration, that moment arrived on Wednesday at the NRS Headquarters Auditorium in Abuja, when the Nigeria Revenue Service formally unveiled Rev360 to the […]

Ogun State Police Command has commenced statewide enforcement against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, or no registration number plates. DAILY POST reports that the enforcement is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu.  The exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements […] Ogun police begin clampdown on vehicles with covered, unauthorized number plates

President Trump will miss the USA's opening match against Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as he attends a UFC event on June 14 in Washington, D.C.

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged woman for allegedly battering her husband and as well inflicting serious injuring on him. The suspect, Mary Olatunde had during a purported domestic altercation with her husband, Julius Olatunde at their residence in Ilado, Igbatoro road, Akure, the state capital, attacked the victim with […] Police arrest woman for beating, battering husband in Ondo

An Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Victor Giwa, has alleged persecution in his trial before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)sitting in Apo. In a motion he filed before the court, he accused the court of frustrating his trip abroad for medical treatment. According to him, the court has deliberately […]

The Inspector-General of Police has approved the promotion of 374 officers in the Kwara State Police Command, rewarding diligence and professionalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-promotes-374-officers-in-kwara/

By Dickson Omobola Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek a permanent solution. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, said Africa, as a continent, must recognise the need to do more to protect […] The post XENOPHOBIA: FG threatens AU action against South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed strict limits on lending, guarantees, asset transfers and other intra-group exposures between banks and their affiliated companies to prevent financial stress from spreading across corporate groups. The measures are in the CBN’s Exposure Draft Guidelines on Ring-Fencing Operations of Closely Linked Entities, signed by the Director of […]

Global oil prices declined on Thursday after United States President Donald Trump announced that a potential peace agreement with Iran was nearing completion, easing concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East. The development came after days of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, which had raised fears of renewed instability in the region […] Oil prices slide as Trump signals breakthrough in Iran peace talks

The Organised Private Sector (OPS), led by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has opposed plans to increase excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), warning that the move could jeopardise more than 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs nationwide. Speaking in Lagos on behalf of the non-alcoholic drinks sector, MAN director general, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, expressed […]

Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate in the 2027 election, has reportedly picked his running mate for the forthcoming poll. Reports indicated.

Nigeria unveils Rev360, a groundbreaking digital tax platform enhancing compliance, simplifying payments, and fostering transparency for individuals and businesses.

The singer, in a statement released by his record label, was said to have taken a break after he was caught up in personal challenges.

The Federal Government raised N4.678 billion from its June 2026 FGN Savings Bond issuance, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Wednesday, reflecting stronger retail investor participation in government-backed securities. The June offer, which ran from June 1 to June 5, comprised two instruments: a two-year bond with a coupon of 13.777 per cent and […]

CAF reacts to South Africa's defeat to Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting discipline as Bafana Bafana face challenges in advancing past the group stage.

The International Press Centre, IPC, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists, SPJ, Hub, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police officers in Osogbo. In a statement issued by Melody Akinjiyan, its Press Freedom Officer on Friday, the organisation described […] IPC condemns journalist, Akindoju’s detention, demands police apology

Nigeria’s transition toward cleaner and more reliable energy solutions received a major boost on Wednesday, June 10, as leaders from the energy, finance and government sectors gathered in Lagos for the inaugural Nigeria Solar Generator Day. The event, co-hosted by the international clean energy initiative ZE-Gen, the global off-grid solar association GOGLA, and the quality […]

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, known universally in Nigeria simply as LUTH, is the country’s largest federal teaching hospital. Located on Ishaga Road, Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos, it has been delivering tertiary medical care since 1962, affiliated with the University of Lagos College of Medicine. For many Lagosians, LUTH is the most credible public option for […] The post How to Book a Medical Checkup at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

This article by MARK ITSIBOR examines Nigeria’s newly launched payment system, a vision that seeks to direct how Nigerians will transact, trade, save, invest, and participate in an increasingly digital economy Money moves economies. Yet in Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest economies, millions of people still operate largely outside the formal financial system. They save […]

Several shops have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at Bakin Dogo area of Abakwa in Kaduna State, leaving traders counting their losses. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bello El-Rufai. However, he did not specify the cause of the […] Fire outbreak razes several shops in Kaduna community

Low public understanding is the main reason insurance penetration in Nigeria remains below 1 per cent, the managing director of Heirs Life Assurance, Niyi Onifade and general insurance MD, Wole Fayemi, have said. According to the duo, Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains among the lowest in the world despite the country’s large economy and population. By […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared responsibility in the ongoing task of nation-building, declaring that while earlier generations secured independence and democracy, the current generation must now focus on delivering prosperity. Speaking on the significance of June 12 in the country’s democratic journey, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of […] The post Independence, democracy won — now prosperity must follow – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

“We have moved from training with our allies, the United States, France and other European countries, to precision targetting. The post 13,000 terrorists neutralised in one year – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lawyer and child rights advocate, Wisdom Umina Sumuko, has called on the Nigerian Government to intensify efforts toward protecting children, expanding access to quality education, and eliminating child labour across the country, stressing that millions of Nigerian children continued to be denied their fundamental rights. The call was contained in a statement released on Friday […]