The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will soon begin a structured and lawful process of withdrawing service firearms from retiring personnel to strengthen weapons accountability, enhance public safety and align veteran administration with international best practices. The service will, however, establish dedicated veterans’ well-being centres to provide specialised care and administrative support for retired […]

…Tinubu Directs NEMA To Mobilise Resources To Support Distressed Communities …AS Group Calls For Collective Action Against Terrorism, Corruption ABUJA – The Vice President, Sen­ator Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the…

…Bayelsa Gov Increases Prize Money, To Host International Race In April Marathoners from Plateau State emerged champions in the male and female categories of the 6th Senator Douye Diri (SDD)…

Prophet Samuel Kayode Abiara, former General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), has described the rising insecurity in Nigeria and across the world as a sign of the end The post Insecurity in Nigeria, globally sign of end times —Prophet Abiara appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ifunanya Nwangene was asleep last Saturday morning in her ground-floor apartment in Nigeria's capital city when she was awoken at around 08:00 by a searing pain on her wrist.

With its headquarters in Lagos and branches across Africa, Europe, and North America, Christ’s Healing Evangelical Church has grown into a truly global ministry. Founded 54 years ago, the church The post Ogunfowokan: Why church must return to righteousness, not riches appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Regis­trar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC), on Saturday, announced that over 400,000 inactive companies have been de-listed from the Commis­sion’s registry in 2025. Magaji, stated…

In a season where gospel music continues to evolve in sound and presentation, Pastor Ebenezer Alaba Ogunsumi stands as a quiet but firm voice for depth, holiness and relevance. A The post How I use gospel music to heal nations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…Kick Against Senate’s Rejection Of Electronic Transmission Of Results …Group To Protest Lawmakers’ Action Monday LAGOS – A newly launched coalition of groups of leading political ac­tivists in Nigeria, Movement…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale-Adeniyi has cautioned that the reopening of the Tsamiya Border Route must not jeopardise the security of Kebbi and the The post Border reopening must not jeopardise Kebbi, national security – Customs C-G appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Shikrot Mpwi – Sunday Synopsis   Fr. Justine John DYIKUK   Dear friends in Christ,   On the Fifth Sunday of the Year, A (08 February 2026), I bring you greetings and God’s blessings!   Theme: Seasoning the world, lighting the nations   Introduction   Friends in Christ, today, we are presented with the challenge […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed criticisms trailing the Senate’s amendment of the Electoral Act, saying commentators and civil society actors were misjudging the legislature based on an incomplete legislative process and misunderstanding of parliamentary procedures. Akpabio spoke in Abuja as special guest of honour at the unveiling of a book, “The Burden of Legislators […]

Morocco have pulled out of hosting the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The North Africans hosted the rest of the continent for the men’s version of the competition, where they lost under dramatic circumstances to Senegal. The Atlas Lions were a kick away from emerging victorious, after the referee controversially awarded a penalty […] 2026 WAFCON in limbo as Morocco snubs tournament after AFCON final fallout

AFTER several weeks of deep reflection and learning, we have come to the end of our long journey through personality disorders. Together, we explored the three clusters, A, B, and C, unpacking patterns that shape how people think, feel, relate, and cope with the world around them. From suspicion and emotional distance, to emotional intensity, […] The post The mental health challenges we rarely talk about: A deep dive into paraphilic disorders appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Ondo state house of assembly forum, a body comprising former lawmakers, has praised the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over his dedication to the second-term agenda of President The post Ex-Ondo lawmakers laud Tunji-Ojo’s performance appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – Scholars, journalists, public officials, and prom­inent private-sector leaders gathered on Thursday for a webinar hosted by Prime Business Africa to honour Professor Pat Utomi on his 70th birthday.…

The shortlist of nominees for the Independent Silver Jubilee Awards is billed to be released on Monday, February 9, 2026. Chairman of the awards committee, Yemi Adebisi, said in a The post Independent Newspapers Unveils Silver Jubilee Awards Nominees tomorrow appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Following the recent cases of kidnappings in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the police to immediately lift the ban on Amotekun operations to combat the emerging threats. The governor who warned against spillover of banditry and kidnapping from Kwara State into Osun pointed to another case of kidnapping at Ora Igbomina, a Kwara/Osun […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has refuted an online report alleging that the South East region of the country had been barred from passport issuance, describing the claim as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary public anxiety. The service clarified that ongoing changes in passport processing were part of a nationwide reform aimed at […]

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group, Zone C, has called for fairness and inclusivity in the selection of candidates for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal  Constituency in Ogun State. The post Group urges fairness in selection of candidate for Ogun federal constituency appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has stated that the Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Intervention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration covers 10 of the most humanitarian-affected states: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Benue, Niger, Plateau, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi. He explained that the programme is a coordinated national response to multiple […]

…Says If You Support Betrayers, You’ll Reap Betrayal ABUJA – Federal Capital Ter­ritory (FCT) Min­ister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State does not need a sitting governor to…

The Consortium of Genomics Students and Young Researchers in Africa (CoGSAYR Africa) has held its 2026 Summit at Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM).  The event was a hybrid The post CoGSAYR Africa conference holds in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Osun State Government on Saturday said N16.5bn dual carriageway and 10 township roads in Ilesa industrial corridors were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs and support start-ups The post Why we constructed N16.5bn dual carriageway, 10 township roads in Ilesa industrial corridors —Osun govt appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former senate president and national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said lawmakers in Nigeria are subjected to relentless pressure from constituents, state governors, political parties, the executive and the judiciary with expectations arising from election campaigns. He said members of the National Assembly operate under enormous strain, referring to […]

A coalition of civil society groups in Osun State on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the State over the lingering control of local The post Osun LG crisis: Coalition urges Tinubu to declare ‘State of Emergency’ to prevent anarchy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…It’s Undemocratic, Vexatious – Onovo …It Undermines Logic Of Federalism – Ojo LAGOS – Chief Martin Onovo, a seasoned politician and the 2015 presidential candidate of the Nation­al Conscience Party…

The Lagos government, on Friday, held a Stakeholders’ Engagement on the delivery of the 132KV transmission line and gas pipeline Right-of-Way (RoW) corridor from Ajah to Ibeju-Lekki (Eleko) Junction, as The post 132KV transmission line delivery: Lagos govt meets with stakeholders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Professor Luqman Zakariyah, the officiating imam at the wedding fatiha of the children of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, on Friday, described President Bola Tinubu as a father of all and prayed that his tenure would restore hope to the hopeless in society. Prof. Zakariyah offered the prayers as President Tinubu […]

The World Bank has said its ultra-modern abattoir in Ekiti state would generate 6,000 jobs and drive economic growth in the livestock and meat processing sector in the state. The The post World Bank ultra-modern abattoir to create 6,000 jobs in Ekiti appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, has called for stronger collaboration among the northern states as the most effective strategy for tackling the twin challenges of poverty and insecurity confronting the region. The governor who spoke through his representative, the Secretary to the Gombe State Government, yesterday in Bauchi […]

Commodore Mohammad Abubakar Manga has assumed office as the 14th Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee Ship (NNS) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom state. Commodore Manga, who took over The post Commodore Manga takes over as Commander NNS Jubilee appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay $27m (£20m) to each of the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by the colonial administration in the south-east of the country. The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions. Dozens more were injured in […]

Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the terrorist attacks that claimed many lives in Woro and Nuku villages. In a statement issued in Abeokuta yesterday, Governor Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as […]

Stakeholders have called on Nigerian youths and small business owners to actively take advantage of government initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship, education, and national development. The stakeholders, who cut across The post Stakeholders urge youths to take advantage of student loan, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A coalition of civil society organisations has criticised the Senate over its vote on key provisions of the proposed Electoral Act amendments, warning that the decision posed serious risks to electoral integrity and democratic credibility. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, the groups said the senate’s rejection of several critical reforms undermines transparency, […]