Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to clamp down on illegal car racing in residential neighbourhoods across Abuja, warning that such activities pose a significant threat to public safety and the lives of innocent citizens. Speaking with journalists during a routine project inspectio…

…Urges Nigerians not to sell votes in 2027 By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, has accused some politicians of benefiting from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal…

…(NPC) has announced the end of manual registration for births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic registration platform will no longer be recognised.The commission said its Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) platform, which became operational o…

…and implementation guidelines aimed at strengthening inclusive and special education in Nigeria’s basic education system, with a renewed focus on ensuring that no child is denied access to quality education because of disability or developmental challenges. The initiative was unveiled during a two-day National Stakehol…

…The refusal comes amid growing concerns over recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nations in South Africa. Daily Sun reports that a South African delegation, led by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, arrived in Abuja on Friday, July 24, with what was describ…

…Sheriff Oborevwori for their policies and programmes, which he said were impacting Nigerians and Deltans positively. "The motion was subsequently put to a voice vote by the Delta State APC Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, and was unanimously adopted," the statement read. Speaking at the meeting, Arenyeka said the stak…

Nigerian air force completes test for first M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft ahead of their delivery to Nigeria.The tests were conducted at the Leonardo Aircraft Division fac…

Nigerian woman arrested in Libya for running illegal abortion clinic Police in Benghazi, Libya, have dismantled an illegal medical operation following the arrest of a Nigerian woman accused of converting a residential property into an unauthorized delivery and abortion clinic. ​According to police reports, the suspect…

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria clarified that a visitor's authorised stay in the United States is determined by a Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrivalThe embassy advised travellers to check their electronic Form I-94 after entering the U.S. to confirm their official "Admit Until Date"The reminder formed part…

Digital lending apps in Nigeria face scrutiny over annual interest rates exceeding 300%, affecting vulnerable borrowersConsumers suffer from exploitative lending practices, trapped in cycles of recurring debt and hidden chargesCall for CBN to enforce interest rate caps and enhance consumer protections to safeguard low-…

…expenditure. The Accountant-General also explained that although the Central Bank of Nigeria opened two domiciliary accounts for the organisation to receive inflows, the accounts never became operational because the council failed to satisfy the regulatory conditions required for their activation. Lawmakers expressed c…

…reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, made the remarks while reacting to Obi’s interview on Chann…

Nigerian youths seeking better opportunities abroad have been warned that relocating does not automatically guarantee employment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, financial market and technology expert Abubakar Bello also cautioned young Nigerians against chasing quick wealth through betting and other get-rich-quic…

…of the APC and Deputy National Leader (South-East) of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), Mazi Franklin Ngoforo, has advised students from the South-East geopolitical zone to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as real, functional, and accessible. Ngoforo gave the advice…

Nigeria's Super Falcons have been subjected to racist abuse on social media ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with several players targeted by accounts posting monkey emojis, banana emojis and primate images following recent controversies involving the team. The latest wave of abuse comes as t…

…planned attack in Borno. Latest operational reports made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday said troops also apprehended a suspected cross-border kidnapper operating between Nigeria and Cameroon. The report said troops of 3 Battalion at Forward Operating Base Logomani detected ISWAP/JAS terrorists…

Soldier d!es defending Plateau community as troops repel attack by bandits A Nigerian soldier paid the ultimate price while defending vulnerable communities in Plateau State, as troops engaged suspected Fulani armed bandits in a fierce battle to prevent an attack on Manja village, Chakfem District, Mangu Local Governme…

Who has speaking a Nigerian language helped? - Singer Peter Okoye slams trolls who attacked him for expressing joy at his kids speaking French fluently Singer, Peter Okoye, has slammed trolls who attacked him for celebrating his children's fluency in French. The singer, in a post shared on X, wrote''Still in Paris! Wat…

…bag and confiscating her tins of milk and sardines The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a formal investigation into a viral video showing a confrontation between an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and a female passenger at Osubi Airport, officially known as Alfred Diete-Spiff Airport, in Delt…

…means applicants from major African source countries for UK education, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt and others not listed, will continue to submit financial documents as part of their visa applications. Under the revised rules, applicants for a Student visa must demonstrate they have sufficient…

A new report by Gaming Compliance International ranked Nigeria as West Africa's most regulated online gambling market in 2025Africa's total online gambling revenue hit $23 billion in 2025, but unlicensed platforms captured the vast majority of that figureGCI found that illegal gambling operators across Africa cost gove…

The Monetary Policy Committee (MCP) of the Central Bank of Nigeria convened last week against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical risks. CHIMA NWOKOJI, in this report, examines the decisions taken The post MPC and benchmark interest rate: safeguarding investor confidence amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Tribun…

…responsible for the rise of societal miscreants, thugs and inhumane acts plaguing Nigeria. The 75-year-old academic stated this on Saturday during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. “Good parenting is the foundation a child builds thei…

…to the video, an IG user asked if marriage is now the measure of success in Nigeria.Responding, Daddy Freeze said marriage in itself is not a measure of success but getting married at a young age is.See their exchange and the video DaddyFreeze released below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (…

…the production value, the project continues to serve as a major source of employment for Nigerians. The entire construction process, including civil engineering, electrical installations, interior decoration and finishing, is executed locally using Nigerian professionals. The production supports more than 1,000 direct…