Gov. Alia signs $530m deal with AgroBenue
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi The Benue state Governor, Hyacinth Alia has signed a $530 million Memorandum of Understanding for the development of AgroBenue Industrial hub. He said the MoU is…
Rising awareness saves pangolins from traffickers in Kano, Akwa Ibom
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Growing public awareness and stronger inter-agency collaboration are helping to curb wildlife trafficking in Nigeria, following the rescue and handover of several pangolins in Kano State and…
Borno explosion: Tinubu has abandoned his duty – Obi
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria following deadly…
Senator Philip Aduda quits PDP
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja Senator that represented the Federal Capital Territory (2011 -2023) at the National Assembly, Philip Aduda, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Aduda, a long‑time…
Benue group disowns petition against Gov. Alia
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi A group of academics from Kunav in Vandeikya Local government Area, Jeichira federal constituency in Benue state has strongly disapproved a petition to the Catholic Bishops…
New Petrol Import Permits May Reverse Nigeria’s Push for Domestic Refining and Increase Pressure on Foreign Reserve — Energy Policy Group Tells President Tinubu
An energy policy group has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the wider economic consequences of newly issued permits allowing marketers to import petrol into the country, warning that…
Nigeria, Türkiye explore deeper livestock sector partnership opportunities
By Stella Oduem The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to expanding strategic collaboration with the Republic of Türkiye to support the ongoing transformation of…
Wema Bank launches Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 Cohort with 10 startups
From John Silas Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched the 2026 Hackaholics Accelerator Program, welcoming ten startups into…
Alleged cyber-bullying: Court threatens to commit Sowore’s lawyer for contempt
Orders him to “kneel down” *Prosecution begs on counsel’s behalf, closes case Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday threatened to commit the lead defence…
Journalists urged to embrace peaceful reporting for Nigeria’s transformation
From Maryam Aminu, Kaduna The Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has called on journalists across the country to embrace responsible and peaceful reporting…
500 cheat death as trains collide on Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor
By Myke Uzendu, Abuuja About 500 passengers narrowly escaped death on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor was involved in a collision, leaving several travellers injured.…
Scorecard reveals implementation strides at AfCFTA coordination office
By Stellamaries Amuwa The AfCFTA implementation scorecard released by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office highlights the significant strides recorded under the leadership of the late National Coordinator, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo…
Breaking: Uba Sani Leads in Nigeria with 7 Women Empowerment Policies — Institute
The Institute for Gender Policy Innovation (I-4GPI), an African policy think-tank focused on gender-responsive governance, has identified seven groundbreaking policies introduced by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani that are reshaping…
Alleged terrorism : Suspected Ansaru commanders trained in Libya, DSS witness tells court
An officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how two Ansaru terror group commanders standing trial for alleged terrorism confessed…
APC support groups council endorse Yari’s Renewed Hope Network
As Nigerians await the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to lift ban on political campaign, about one thousand five hundred (1500) registeted support groups of the All Progressives Congress, (APC)…
How troops foiled terrorist attacks at Azir bridge, Banki
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled coordinated attacks by terrorists on their positions at Azir Bridge and Banki…
Troops kill veteran ISWAP Commander Bako Gorgore in Borno
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Malam Bako Gorgore, also known as Abou Mustapha, during…
Terrorists attack on APA LGA senseless, tragic – Gov. Alia
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned in strong terms, the senseless and tragic attack by terrorists on innocent locals of Akpete/Asaba community in Ojantele Ward…
Wike moves to secure plots for foreign missions in Abuja
By Daniel Tyokua The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has directed the Department of Development Control to pull down illegal buildings on plots allocated to ten…
Awoyinfa Opeoluwa declares NANS presidency bid
By Mercy Aikoye A PhD student, Comrade Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) under…