Livestock ministry lays foundation for devt of service centre in Sokoto State
Jan. 8, 2026 The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has performed the foundation stone laying of the new livestock service centre in Sokoto, reaffirming the Federal Government’s…
Nigeria to boost economic ties with Spain, targets Europe-Africa growth
Jan. 8, 2026 Nigeria is intensifying efforts to attract Spanish investment, aiming to reposition its economy as a strategic bridge between Europe and Africa. The push was led by the…
NCC, CBN set to roll out refund framework for failed airtime, data transactions
Jan. 8, 2026 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data…
Lagos assembly passes ₦4.44trn 2026 budget
Jan. 8, 2026 The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a ₦4.44 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, adopting the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget’s report….
Benin releases Nigerian cleric after presidential pardon
Jan. 8, 2026 Nigerian cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, incarcerated in Benin Republic, was on Thursday released following a presidential pardon granted by President Patrice Talon. Nigeria’s Minister of State for…
Police rescues 25-year-old physically challenged man kidnapped in Ondo
Jan. 8, 2025 The Police Command in Ondo State has rescued a 25-year-old physically challenged man, Jimoh Isah, abducted by suspected bandits on Ifira-Isua Akoko Road in Akoko South-East Local…
AFRIMA: 416 African artists storm Lagos
Jan. 8, 2026 Four hundred and sixteen African musicians have stormed Lagos for the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event, scheduled to run from January…
Police rescues 6-year-old girl from kidnappers in Ebonyi
Jan. 8, 2026 The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued a six-year-old girl from suspected kidnappers in the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, told the News Agency…
Rivers Assembly issues misconduct notice against Fubara, begins impeachment process
Jan. 8, 2026 The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced an impeachment process against Gov. Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers and his Deputy, Prof. Nma Odu. At a plenary,…
16 ships laden with petrol, diesel, aviation fuel arrive Lagos ports
Jan. 8, 2026 No fewer than 16 ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, diesel and bulk gas. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…