…of Muhammadu Buhari, published to document the life and public service of the late Nigerian leader. Addressing dignitaries at the ceremony, Aisha Buhari described the initiative as a practical demonstration of the family's resolve to preserve Buhari's legacy by investing in knowledge and innovation rather than monument…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that about ₦8.8 trillion in public expenditure was incurred outside Nigeria’s official budget framework. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade…
…healthcare, elections and emergency response, in addition to fostering unity among young Nigerians. The lawmaker also expressed reservations about the proposal to appoint a civilian as Director-General of the scheme, stating that its military leadership tradition has contributed to discipline, patriotism and national p…
…a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Secretary, Mr. Ayodele Kazeem, the party said Nigerians deserve transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The APM was reacting to issues raised during the IMF’s recent Article IV consultation, which referenced government expenditure estimated at about…
…over reports that a bank account was opened for the council at the Central Bank of Nigeria, saying the matter should be thoroughly investigated to determine whether due process was followed. According to him, the use of public institutions in relation to a body whose legal status has been questioned warrants greater sc…
…warning that some of the changes could erode the scheme's core objectives and undermine Nigeria's national defence policy. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State and is the leader of the Labour Party in the state, called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend implementation of the…
…Local Government Area of Rivers State. The COAS said the inauguration was part of the Nigerian Army's Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. The interventions include the complete renovation of classroom blocks in both the primary and secondary school se…
…every vehicle to display valid and visible registration plates. He added that the Nigeria Police Force derives its powers to enforce the regulation from the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Police Act, 2020, and other relevant laws in the interest of public safety and national security. The police c…
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has appointed legal expert, Wolemi Esan (SAN) and First Bank of Nigeria Limited Executive Director, Dr Julius Omodayo-Owotuga, as Non-Executive Directors as part of efforts to strengthen its board with expertise in finance, governance, infrastructure and corporate law. The appoint…
…European Union has awarded 89 fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships to Nigerian students for the 2026 academic cycle, reaffirming Nigeria's position as Africa's leading beneficiary of the prestigious international scholarship programme. The announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to Nig…
…Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions abou…
…major markets in the state. The traders and consumers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the development to limited supply, rising demand and distribution challenges. NAN reports that stockfish, an important ingredient in many Nigerian soups, particula…
Nigerians have continued to express divergent views on the Federal Government's extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengtheni…
…Bauchi, to strengthen clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday by the hospital's Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Usman Koli, the state-of-the-art facility was established to boost clinical research and support t…
The United States' administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria's next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an…
…said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the IMF Representative in Nigeria and the Fund's report, wrongly suggested that about two per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product was expended outside the approved budget. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and…
…matters of exceptional public importance. They relate directly to the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary and appropriations process, the lawful establishment and funding of public institutions, the expenditure of public funds, and the effectiveness of legislative oversight." "The National Assembly has a clear obligation…
For many Nigerians hoping to relocate abroad, 2026 has presented both new opportunities and tougher challenges. Several traditional migration destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency r…
…Anambra up to Wukari area of Taraba State where he was eventually arrested by #ndlea_nigeria officers who uncovered his lid. "This video reveals that moment his lid was blown off and his drug trafficking enterprise brought to an abrupt end. Take a look." Watch the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟑,𝟗𝟖𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝…
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…
…Prof. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, described the Bauchi State House of Assembly as one of Nigeria’s most consistent state legislatures in promoting laws that protect women and girls. She said the proposed legislation reflects the Assembly’s continued commitment to improving maternal health and safeguarding the lives of wome…
Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly T…
…of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government…
…corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand corruption." "…