The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the revocation of the contract for the 13-kilometre Apo-Karshi Road, which was previously awarded to Kakatar Construction Company Ltd. in 2011 by a former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, citing non-performance. Wike made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja during an inspection tour of […]

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

Gunmen have launched yet another round of attacks in Niger State, abducting at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa communities in Shiroro Local Government Area.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two females in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun with five live cartridges. DAILY POST reports that the spokesperson of the Command, Moses Yamu, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Benin City. Yamu said the automatic pump-action shotgun (Breach No. 0230), along […] Police arrest two women with pump-action gun in Edo

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

On an ordinary November evening, Nigerians witnessed a sharp turn in the narrative of one of their most celebrated tech figures. What began as quiet online murmurs soon exploded into screenshots, threads, and timelines filled with decade-old posts—explicit jokes, sexual comments involving minors, unsettling humour, and troubling allegations linked to a man once regarded as […]

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS), Tony Ikpasajah. Government sources confirmed that Ikpasajah received an official letter relieving The post Okpebholo sacks EdoGIS boss appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has revealed that about 420 communities were attacked, with nearly 12,000 lives lost and countless livelihoods destroyed between 2001 and May 2025. He, however, said it was time to stop pointing fingers or comparing who has lost more lives across religious and ethnic divides, saying, “It is time to […] Plateau: About 12,000 killed, 420 communities attacked in 25 years – Gov Mutfwang tells Senate Committee

Police in Ogun State have debunked a viral video circulating on social media where an individual was seen issuing threats to attack certain communities and tertiary institutions in the state. The police, however, assured the public that they were taking The post Video of man threatening to attak Ogun communities is AI-generated – Police appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The wife of Oyo State Governor, Tamunominini Makinde, has charged women and girls across the state to guard themselves against the growing trend of digital violence. She lamented that online The post Guard yourself against digital violence, Makinde’s wife charges women, girls appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has paid tribute to the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Professor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, JNI described late Sheikh Bauchi as […]

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a message to Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo ahead of both sides’ Premier League clash on Sunday. The England international said he will be ready to face Caicedo in a midfield battle when Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Rice spoke after Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 3–1 in the Champions League […] EPL: I’ll be ready – Arsenal’s Declan Rice sends message to Chelsea’s Caicedo

A Nigerian lady has shared her experience on a bus in the UK, describing what a passenger did after boarding and how the bus driver reacted to the incident.

The Lagos State Government has intensified its push to modernise freight transportation and enhance road safety with a strategic meeting held Wednesday in Alausa, Ikeja, to discuss modalities for deploying 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s haulage reform initiative. The post CNG haulage initiative: Lagos, stakeholders strategise on deployment of 2,000 trucks appeared first on Vanguard News.

Turkey increasingly positioned itself as a key mediator alongside major Western powers, regularly taking part in conflict-resolution efforts from the Ukraine conflict to the Gaza war, the Horn of Africa and beyond. The post Pope Leo Urges Turkey To Embrace Mediator Role appeared first on Channels Television.

The lines will be used for freight movement, transporting agricultural produce from southwest towns to Lagos markets and returning consumer goods to the interior. The post NRC To Reactivate Osogbo-Dagbolu-Erunmu, Idogo Rail Lines appeared first on Channels Television.

Moore also warned that Dachomo's safety must not be compromised, adding that action will be taken if anything happens to the Reverend...

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector who was allegedly attacked by ticket touts along Arakale Road in Akure South Local Government Area. The The post Police Inspector dies after attack by ticket touts in Ondo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Bayelsa Government, yesterday, received one of its two newly acquired aircraft following  its inuagural flight to Bayelsa Airport in Yenagoa, Bayelsa Capital. The ATR-72/600 aircraft received the traditional water The post Bayelsa acquires two aircraft appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

"Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian power sector has entered a new phase...

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria and the global Muslim community. The post Mutfwang mourns passing of Dahiru Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Guinea-Bissau’s military has appointed a new leader, one day after soldiers seized power, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and stopped the release of the country’s presidential election results.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has detailed what he described as the “genesis of his odyssey of injustice,” linking it to his abduction… The post ‘How Injustice To Me Started In Court, By Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Slot's side crashed to a ninth defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions to leave the Dutchman under mounting pressure. The post Slot Feels ‘Safe’ Despite Liverpool’s Humiliation Against PSV appeared first on Channels Television.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Honourable Ayo Omidiran as the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

The Federal Government has launched a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (REVOP), an initiative designed to redefine how the nation tracks, collects, and manages its public finances. It also launched the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), The post REVOP: FG launches new revenue system to eliminate leakages, boost transparency appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Senate has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran from Osun State as Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Also confirmed were Hon. Peter Ogbonna Eze, representing Enugu State, and 36 other nominees as Federal Commissioners. The post Senate confirms Omidiran, Peter Eze, 36 others as FCC chair, Federal commissioners appeared first on Vanguard News.

The University of Ilorin has emerged winner in the maiden edition of the Moot and Mock competition, organised by

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to employ all available diplomatic channels to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan and other Nigerian election observers stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover. Jonathan is The post Reps urge FG to ensure Jonathan, others’ safe return from coup-hit Guinea-Bissau appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Fresh waves of bandit incursions have unsettled Niger State as 24 persons — including a pregnant woman — were abducted while a blind resident was injured during coordinated attacks in Erena Local Government Area. The latest strike occurred on Wednesday in Palaita community, where gunmen reportedly descended on a farmland as labourers were harvesting crops. [...]

…As Major Road Projects Set For 2026 Anniversary ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, says the overwhelming reception he received during inspection tours of… The post Infrastructure: Abuja Has Never Seen This Level Of Development, Says Wike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Honourable Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The… The post Senate Confirms Eze As Commissioner In FCC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

A senior government source has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe in Guinea-Bissau following the recent military takeover in the country. The source, who spoke on Thursday on condition of anonymity, said arrangements are being made for Jonathan’s return to Nigeria. A multinational task force, including Nigerian personnel, is reportedly in Guinea-Bissau to […] The post Former President Jonathan Safe in Guinea-Bissau Amid Military Takeover appeared first on OsunDefender.

American boxer Ryan Garcia reacts to Burna Boy's controversial treatment of fans, agreeing that the Afrobeat star's attitude is damaging his love for his fans.