The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria may consider additional measures if attacks on its citizens in South Africa persist. This is as the country condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particular…

…the proposed State Police Bill contains constitutional safeguards that would allow the federal police to intervene in cases of electoral intimidation, serious human rights violations and threats to national security, dismissing concerns that governors could abuse the proposed policing system for political purposes. The…

…Lawal Olohungbebe; House of Representatives candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Rafiu Ajakaye; Chairman, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Abdullateef Alakawa, among others.

…President, Abdulrahman Sani, and Secretary, Grace Nwafor. The group acknowledged the Federal Government's efforts to modernise the scheme but argued that the reforms should not fundamentally change the identity of an institution that has served the country for more than five decades. It called on the President to const…

…has now won all four of her matches at this year's tournament without dropping a set. Seeded 14th, Osaka has shown increasing confidence on grass, a surface that has traditionally been her least successful. She has also attracted attention for her striking pre-match outfits, which have featured designs inspired by Japa…

…It proved vital when Neymar converted a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time, preceded by an unseemly spat with 'keeper Nyland, following an elbow on Casemiro. The historic victory secured Norway's first-ever World Cup quarter-final berth, while Brazil's elimination marked the five-time champions' earliest exit…

…between corruption and incompetence. If its version is true, it has admitted to an unprecedented collapse of institutional safeguards. If Prince Matthew’s version is true, it has exposed corruption at the heart of government. Either way, Nigerians deserve answers. “Whichever version of events proves to be true, the imp…

…to examine the PFIPC controversy and related issues. The organisation also urged the Federal Government to publish details of government-linked councils, committees and intervention bodies, including their legal mandates, funding sources and operational frameworks. In addition, it called on the Federal Ministry of Fina…

The Senate on Sunday defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, insisting that 84 of the 109 senators voted in support of the bill during its clause-by-clause consideration, describing the outcome as evidence of broad bipartisan backing for the co…

…food prices and unemployment. The First Lady later defended the comments, saying the Federal Government's empowerment initiatives extended beyond akara sellers to include traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables and roasted plantain. She also disclosed that the Federal Government had provided N100 million to the…

…about what lies ahead and the flak that has come his way in recent years, Ronaldo conceded that “I am not the player I used to be”. But the attacker and Portugal skipper said “I am not doing too bad”, pointing out that he has scored three goals in North America — two against Uzbekistan in a 5-0 thrashing in the group p…

…shocks continue to affect millions of Nigerians. While acknowledging the Federal Government's efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen humanitarian response, social protection and economic empowerment programmes, the Minister stressed that the scale of current humanitarian needs req…

…of the Economy as inadequate, given the gravity of the allegations. HURIWA urged the Federal Government to publish documents detailing the legal basis, appropriation approvals, expenditure records and audit trail relating to any funds allegedly spent outside the approved budget framework. The group called on President…

…Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes require broader consultation. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made the appeal…

…Henry Obetta The Allied People’s Movement (APM), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to provide a full account of public expenditure following reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning alleged off-budget spending. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Secretary, Mr. Ayo…

A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese, has faulted the recent Federal Government-approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, 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/Ogb…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA - Industrial unrest may be brewing in the Federal Public Service following a reported demolition order threatening the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Programme, a government-backed housing scheme into which thousands of federal workers have invested billions of naira. The demolitio…

…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 commissioner said operational experience has shown that kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists…

By Dayo Johnson AKURE - The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), has vowed to prosecute any staff found involved in an alleged employment racketeering scheme linked to the hospital. In a statement issued by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Tope Fayehun, the m…

…during their studies abroad and return home equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to contribute to national development. "You will be the ambassadors of Nigeria across Europe. And once you are back, we expect you to become true ambassadors of Europe in Nigeria," he added. Representing the Executive Secretar…

…that more than 80 students were trapped in a hostel that was set ablaze around the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, by suspected herdsmen. Okoye said the report was entirely false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. He called on the public to disregard the report and refrain from sh…

…to safeguard the community,” he said. He called on the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government to strengthen security in the area by deploying additional personnel to prevent further attacks. Efforts to obtain the reaction of the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, were unsucces…

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…

…during the minister's official visit to the hospital, where he also flagged off the Federal Government's distribution of emergency obstetric and newborn care equipment, commodities and delivery kits, and inspected ongoing infrastructure projects. Speaking during the inauguration, the Chief Medical Director of ATBUTH, P…

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The government said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the…