Tinubu directs political appointees seeking elective office to resign March 31
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration, seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. This is contained…
EFCC Hands Over N387m Recovered Funds to Jigawa State Government
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday handed over the sum of N387,483,488.00 (Three Hundred and Eighty-Seven Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand,…
Oil prices rise 1% after renewed Iranian attacks on UAE
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, as renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates heightened concerns about the worsening outlook for global supply if there is no…
Benue Assembly recommends suspension of Sports Marketing, Lottery Board ES
The Benue State House of Assembly on Tuesday recommended the indefinite suspension of the Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Sports Marketing and Lottery Board, Mr. Michael Uper, over allegations of…
Troops foils coordinated attacks in North East, inflict heavy blow on ISWAP fighters
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully thwarted terrorist attacks launched by ISWAP fighters on multiple troops locations at Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai and…
EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners in Maiduguri
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa…
UK-Nigeria Trade Hits £8.1bn, hundreds of Jobs Expected as Nigerian Banks, UK Firms Launch Cross-Border Expansions
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have strengthened economic relations with fresh investments and business expansions expected to create hundreds of jobs across both countries. The development comes as Nigerian banks,…
Nigeria records over 510,000 TB cases, scales up community, tech-driven response
Nigeria has intensified efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) through community-led action, increased domestic financing, and the rollout of innovative diagnostic technologies, even as the country records over 510,000 cases annually….
FG approves electric buses for workers to boost local auto industry
The Federal Government has approved the acquisition of electric buses for civil servants as part of efforts to promote local vehicle assembly and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation. The…
Accomplices Flee as Suspected Vandal is Electrocuted at Enugu Power Substation
A yet-to-be-identified vandal suspect has been electrocuted while attacking MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) substation located on Independence Avenue, at Independence Layout, Enugu. The Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr Emeka…
