…k!lling his wife, setting house ablaze two months after their wedding The Kano State Government has arraigned one Ali Sulaiman Adam of Gadon Kaya before Kano State High Court No. 15 over the alleged m8rder of his wife, Maryam Nababa Badamasi. It was earlier reported that the incident occurred barely two months after th…

…of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja. The event brought together lawmakers, government officials, development partners, youth leaders and civil society organisations to discuss ways of strengthening youth participation in governance. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ab…

…Mark, the opposition party said while it was not opposed to infrastructure development, government spending should focus on projects capable of creating employment, stimulating local businesses and improving residents’ living standards. The PDP accused the Diri-led All Progressives Congress administration of responding…

The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday unveiled experienced football coach, Abdul Maikaba, as the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United, charging him to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season following its relegation. The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa Stat…

…General Folusho Oyinlola, and his successor, Major General Williams Dangana, at the Government House, Jos. The governor said the security challenges confronting Plateau, the North-East, North-West and North-Central required a more decisive military response. He said, “My perspective on the security challenges in Nigeri…

…live, or engage in other approved activities.On the official website of the German government, the different German visa types are explained in detail, including their purposes, eligibility requirements, and financial conditions.4 visa types in Germany and the minimum amount applicants must have or earn to qualify. Ima…

…Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) who surrendered to troops in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested at about 6:47 p.m. on July 14, 2026 at the Cashew Plantation area during routine security operations. According to the sources, the su…

…Nigeria still chasing wrong cure By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Forty years after the Federal Government embraced the International Monetary Fund IMF induced Structural Adjustment Programme SAP, leading economists, civil society leaders and development experts have faulted the continued wholesale privatisation of government se…

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…vote on X, Steube wrote, “My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until its government stops the slaughter of Christians has passed. “American taxpayers should never bankroll governments that turn a blind eye while Christians are abducted, tortured, and murdered. No more wasteful foreign aid!” The underlyi…

…skills and international market opportunities. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises non-oil exports, economic diversification, inclusive growth and women’s economic empowerment. The NEPC said it would continue collaborating with local and international partners to c…

…during a domestic dispute over allegations of infidelity in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026 reportedly began after the suspect confronted the deceased over claims that she was being unfaithful. According to residents, the disagreement escalated into a phy…

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…2023 generated widespread criticism, with concerns that Christians could be sidelined in government. “That was when there was a lot of hue and cry that the Christians were going to be marginalized. Well, now it’s history that nobody is being marginalized along religious lines,” Aliyu stated. According to him, President…

…were exploiting the incident to settle political scores with Umahi and the Federal Government. “This is not justice; it is politics with the dead,” he declared. The former presidential spokesman also accused the NYCN and allied groups of selective outrage and double standards, arguing that similar demands had not been…

…within the party. “We are now one big and happy family. ADC is going to form the next government of Nigeria, and Atiku will be the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the grace of God,” he said. The post Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo appeared…

…pupil, Bello Hassan, who was among the pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday, recounted his 56-day ordeal in captivity with a message of courage, saying, “I’m not afraid to return to school.” The minor described how he and other victims trekked for an entire day to the…

…to the courts," he said. He stressed that the proposal would not allow the Federal Government to dissolve a state police service or suspend elected state institutions, describing the provisions as necessary safeguards for Nigeria's federal structure. The Speaker said President Bola Tinubu had taken a historic step by t…

…him United States Vice President, JD Vance, has accused some persons in the Israeli government of orchestrating a covert campaign aimed at undermining him over the Trump administration's efforts to negotiate a deal with Iran. Speaking with Joe Rogan on his podcast, broadcast on Wednesday, Vance downplayed Israel's alle…

…morality and promoting Islamic values. The directive applies across Kano's 44 local government areas. "The Hisbah board has banned downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the 44 local government areas in the state," he said. Aminuddeen explained that the decision followed complaints that som…

…d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 15, the command's spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it was awaiting the deceased's family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoin…

…suffering torture in police custody following his arrest. During Wednesday's session, government lawyers led by Safiya Yalwati and Zaharaddeen Hamisu Kofar Mata represented police investigator Corporal Aliyu Jamilu, while the defense team also brought forward witnesses. The court then adjourned the hearing until July 2…

…macroeconomic vulnerabilities and strengthened investor confidence. He noted that government revenues also improved on the back of higher oil receipts and stronger non-oil tax collections, while greater policy credibility helped sustain confidence in the financial markets. However, he stressed that the benefits of macr…

…expectations of higher export earnings, stronger foreign exchange inflows and improved government revenues if current price levels are sustained. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil and condensate production rose by 2.3 per cent to…

…was to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv, the British government said in a statement. The premier was expected to tell Zelensky that the UK’s commitment to backing Ukraine will continue after he is replaced by Andy Burnham. “Our cast-iron support for Ukraine will always endure,” Starmer s…