The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of further support and renewed partnership in its ongoing effort to rid the country of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi Read More

APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile, has described Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party as a resounding victory for the party and a step towards strengthening inclusive governance in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the APC national woman leader on Wednesday in Abuja, she emphasised the significance of the political Read More

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, flagged off free malaria testing, treatment and distribution of malaria drugs to combat the scourge in the state. Okpebholo was accompanied by his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa; Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edesili Anani Okpebholo and Secretary to Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor; Chief of Staff, Gani Audu; Read More

At least three people were reportedly killed and several others injured following a violent clash between local hunters and armed Fulani herdsmen at Okpomaju village, Okete Ward, in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Monday during a hunting expedition, has sparked fear and tension among residents, forcing many, especially Read More

The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to begin calling its witnesses before the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Thursday. This follows the closure of the petitioners’ case on Monday. The petitioners, the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State polls, Asue Ighodalo, are challenging INEC’s declaration Read More

Nigerian actress Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo, has expressed concern over a trend on the popular social media platform, TikTok, where young girls “display their breasts.” In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, Lolo shared her distress after viewing a video where a young male TikTok user encouraged girls to expose themselves on Read More

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has inaugurated the House Committee on the South-East Development Commission. Speaking at the ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, Abbas said the committee’s inauguration reflects a collective commitment to ensuring the South-East receives the development and investment it deserves. He described it as the beginning of renewed Read More

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of new Commissioners of Police for the Taraba and Anambra State Commands. The commission appointed Chukwudi Ariekpere from Abia State as the new Commissioner of Police for Taraba State, replacing CP Peter Oparah. Similarly, Livingstein Orutugu from Bayelsa State has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police Read More

The Senate on Wednesday, has granted the request of President Bola Tinubu to sack the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners of Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto States. The president’s request was granted following the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. The suspended RECs are Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa), and Read More

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, explained that President Bola Tinubu requested to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7tn to N54.2tn to avail more revenue to strengthen the Banks of Agriculture and Industry. It said the increase would also support its diversification programme by investing more in the solid minerals sector and infrastructure projects. The Minister Read More

The Federal Government has launched a $124 million National Strategic Plan of Action on Cholera Control (NSPACC) 2025-2029, aimed at eradicating cholera in Nigeria through a multi-sectoral approach. The post FG launches $124 million cholera eradication plan for 2025-2029   appeared first on Nairametrics.

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Wednesday barring transgender athletes from women’s sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. The move honors a pledge that Republican Trump made before returning for his second term in office with a radical right-wing agenda. The White House said in its Read More

The United Nations on Wednesday insisted that deporting people from occupied territory is strictly prohibited. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, made this statement following President Donald Trump’s shock proposal for the United States to take over Gaza and resettle its people. A large part of the Gaza Strip was levelled in Deportation from occupied territory prohibited – UN tells Trump

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has named ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry as the best player in Premier League history. Over the years, the English top flight has been graced with several incredible footballers, leading to ongoing debates about who the greatest player of all time is. Many would choose Newcastle United’s Alan Shearer, who Mikel Obi snubs Ronaldo, Drogba, Salah, picks best Premier League player of all time

Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, has rejected the decision of the party’s Board of Trustees, BoT, to affirm former National Youth Leader, Sunday Ude-Okoye, as the authentic National Secretary. Anyanwu said the BoT’s decision affirming Ude-Okoye as National Secretary cannot be taken seriously. He and Ude-Okoye have been at odds over ‘Ude-Okoye can’t be National Secretary’ – Anyanwu replies PDP BoT

The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party, under which he was elected in 2023. In a resignation letter addressed to the party leadership in Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, dated January 30, 2025, Nwoko lamented Read More

The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Tonga Betara as the new Head of Service. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, Shuaibu Abdullahi. According to the statement, Betara’s appointment follows the retirement of the Yobe gets new Head of Service

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of further support and renewed partnership in its ongoing efforts to rid the country of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, when the new country representative of UNODC Drug war: UNODC assures NDLEA of support

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr told a court on Wednesday that she was treated differently by police “because of the colour of my skin” and that she “feared for her life” during an incident with a taxi driver. The Australian captain, who is of mixed race, is on trial for allegedly causing racially aggravated harassment to Read More

Argentina will leave the World Health Organisation due to the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokesman for right-wing populist President Javier Milei said on Wednesday. The decision comes two weeks after President Donald Trump made the announcement on the first day of his second term that the US would leave the UN health body. Read More

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Ogbonnaya Orji, has said that Nigeria needs $20 billion annually for 10 years as investment in gas infrastructure.  The post Nigeria needs $20 billion annual investment to bridge gap in gas infrastructure – NEITI CEO  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Some West African nations that announced their departure from the Economic Community of West African States following recent military takeovers are reportedly taking steps to re-engage with the regional bloc within the six-month window set last December. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed this on Wednesday, just Read More

The technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Remo Stars, Daniel Ogunmodede, has achieved a significant milestone by being inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Nigeria Institute of Sports. In his reaction to the honor, Daniel Ogunmodede said the recognition reflects his steadfast dedication to advancing sports in Nigeria. “I’m pleased The post NPFL Updates: Remo Stars Inducted In NIS Hall Of Fame, Plateau, Kano Pillars Sign Players appeared first on Naija News.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of further support and renewed partnership in its ongoing effort to rid the country of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Naija News reports that the new Country Representative of UNODC in Nigeria, Cheikh Ousmane Toure, made The post UNODC Assures NDLEA Of Support, Partnership Against Drug War In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.

    When the World Health Organization's top donor the United States announced its withdrawal, one employee launched an online fundraiser to plug the gap -- and her efforts have already raised more than $100,000. Tania Cernuschi, 46, told AFP she had the brainwave just after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing The post WHO worker aims to raise $1 bn to cover US pullout appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Fidelity Bank, a leading financial institution, has announced the imminent launch of its dedicated physical facility for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurs in the creative sector. The post Fidelity Bank set to launch innovative SME Hub with Creative Studios appeared first on Nairametrics.

A woman identified as Madam Stella has drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a fit of rage. The incident occurred on Monday in the Ukubie community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State/ The act occurred after Rachael disobeyed her mother's repeated warnings not to bathe in the river. According to eyewitnesses, the young The post Angry mom drowns six-year-old daughter in Bayelsa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Tsohuwan Gayan village in Kaduna State’s Chikun Local Government Area on Tuesday night, killing four residents. Two others sustained injuries and were rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Kaduna town for treatment. A local source who assisted in the burial of the victims described the assailants as heavily The post BREAKING: Bandits Kill 11 In Kaduna As Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack On Ebonyi Community appeared first on Naija News.

The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Adolphus Wabara, has blamed the chaos which broke out during its January 29 meeting at the party’s national secretariat on inadequate security. Wabara, who made the submission on Wednesday, added that the PDP BoT has, therefore, resolved not to hold meetings at the The post PDP BoT Takes Fresh Decision As Wabara Reveals ‘Real’ Cause Of Fight At National Secretariat appeared first on Naija News.

Donald Trump's stunning proposal that the United States could take control of the Gaza Strip has drawn criticism from governments around the world. But the US president's apparent plan -- announced at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu -- remains thin on details. It came in the context of mediated negotiations between The post Trump's plan to 'take over' Gaza, in his own words appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Google on Wednesday said it has removed a pledge from its artificial intelligence principles that had said the company would not use the technology to develop weapons. The technology giant had rewritten the principles that guide its development and use of AI which is published online, but a section pledging not to develop tech that Read More

Itsekiri community leaders in Delta State say Abigborodo, Obotie and Ugbekoko are the host communities to SEPLAT, vowing to resist read more Itsekiri leaders tackle Sapele Okpe community over oil-rich land ownership

On Friday 19 December, 2008, Prince Vincent Eze Ogbulafor (24 May 1949-6 October 2022) from Olokoro, Umuahia South local government of Abia State declared that his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), would rule Nigeria for the next sixty years. At the time he made the declaration, he was the fifth national chairman of the The post The routine rush to join the ruling party, By Eric Teniola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated $2.5 billion to its 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plan (CSP), a five-year initiative aimed at eradicating hunger and improving nutrition across the country.  The post UN World Food Programme allocates $2.5 billion to fight hunger in Nigeria   appeared first on Nairametrics.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, stated that the second phase of the Adiyan Water Works, once completed, would provide 70 million gallons of water daily to residents. Sanwo-Olu made this known during an inspection of the Adiyan Water Works in Ogun, revealing that the project had reached 80 per cent completion. Read More

A 22-year-old man, Muhammed Abdulazeez, on Wednesday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing a TVS Motorcycle. The defendant is standing trial before Magistrate Mr. L.K.J Layeni, on a count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the The post Man, 22, faces motorcycle theft charge appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Turkey prosecutors are demanding jail time in a case against Istanbul's opposition mayor, state media said on Wednesday, a move that could bar President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival from contesting the next election. Ekrem Imamoglu, the country's most popular opposition leader, is facing two investigations that were opened against him earlier this year, which The post Prosecutor demands jail time for Istanbul opposition mayor appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A former Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has stated that the security challenges currently plaguing the country is as a result of bad leadership. He lamented that the Boko Haram insurgency which broke out in 2009 has now metamorphosised into one of the most dangerous international terrorist organisations. Dogara shared his concerns on The post The Evidence Of Our Failure Are Under Our Noses – Dogara Identifies Bad Leadership As Reason For Insecurity appeared first on Naija News.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, said Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, must have serious amnesia for read more Ribadu must have serious amnesia, he once said Tinubu is corrupt – El-Rufai

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate retirement of senior officers within the Nigeria Police Force who have either surpassed the age of 60 or have served for over 35 years. Among those affected by the directive are Simon Lough (SAN), the Head of the NPF Legal Section, and Benneth Igweh, The post IGP Orders Immediate Retirement Of Police Officers Implicated In Forgery, Falsification appeared first on Naija News.

Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling climate change by advocating for the restoration of the state’s mangroves.Otu made this remark during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, highlighting the state’s proactive stance as the first to enact a Climate Change The post Cross River committed to mangrove restoration- Gov. Otu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Heirs Holdings is pleased to announce a further strategic leadership appointment, with Chidi Okpala becoming Executive Director – Payments, Group Integration & Strategy (PGIS). The post Heirs Holdings announces key leadership appointment appeared first on Nairametrics.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary suspension of parcels from China and Hong Kong following President Donald Trump's imposition of an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods effective Tuesday.  The post US Postal Service suspends parcel shipments from China after Trump’s additional 10% tariff appeared first on Nairametrics.

The Universitätsmedizin Greifswald (UMG) in Germany, has partnered the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) to establish a national training center for transfusion medicine at AKTH. Abdullahi Haruna, Head of Media and Publicity, NBSA, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. According to him, the partnership was part of “Towards The post FG, Germany to establish training centre for transfusion medicine at AKTH appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tehran has responded to United States President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding his willingness to hold talks with Iran, stating that the country’s relations with foreign countries are based on three principles. The three principles, according to the Iranian government, are dignity, wisdom and interest. Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani made the assertion while answering Our relations with foreign countries based on dignity, wisdom, interest – Iran replies Trump

Nigeria recorded 214 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 39 deaths between 30 December 2024 and 19 January 2025. The post Major Health Stories Across Nigeria (January 2025 Edition) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new guidelines permitting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to purchase up to $25,000 weekly from Authorised Dealer Banks (ADBs) to meet retail market demand for eligible invisible transactions.  The post BREAKING: CBN limits BDCs to one dealer bank per week for $25,000 FX  appeared first on Nairametrics.

A police constable, identified as Dogara Akolo-Moses, attached to Mada Station Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command, has reportedly shot himself dead in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has left the command and his colleagues in shock as the reasons behind his actions remain unclear. Eyewitnesses said The post Police Constable Kills Self In Nasarawa appeared first on Naija News.

Popular Nollywood actress, Olayinka Solomon has opened up about her struggle with memory loss. The actress made the revelation while discussing her postpartum experience on Wednesday. In a viral post on her Instagram page, Olayinka Solomon questioned other women on what changed after their childbirth. Sharing her experiences, Solomon wrote; “Postpartum mom. What changed after Actress Olayinka Solomon battles memory loss after childbirth

  A Russian woman whose elderly parents disappeared after Kyiv launched an offensive into the Kursk region pleaded this week for an evacuation "corridor" via Ukraine, saying thousands were still trapped by the fighting. Kyiv launched the surprise cross-border assault on the Russian region almost six months ago, capturing dozens of villages and the regional The post Russian whose parents vanished behind front urges civilian 'corridor' appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the name of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is missing among those who perpetrated retirement fraud in the Nigeria Police Force. Sowore claimed that a tsunami has just hit Nigeria Police Force, saying that those have refused to let Your name still missing – Sowore attacks IGP Egbetokun

The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to deepen bilateral trade ties between Nigeria and Kuwait. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in Kuwait during a working visit to the country designed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between both countries. Tuggar, in a statement issued by Alkasim Abdulkadir, The post Nigeria pledges to deepen bilateral ties with Kuwait appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Kremlin on Wednesday labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demand for nuclear weapons as ‘bordering on madness’. Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov stated this while speaking to journalists in the Russian capital Moscow. He criticized the notion that Ukraine should be provided nuclear weapons in sufficient quantity to deter Russia. “Such statements and remarks, in general, Russia-Ukraine war: It’s madness – Kremlin on Zelenskyy’s demand for nuclear weapons

The Anambra State Police Command has sealed the building where three siblings were brutally murdered, their lifeless bodies found in a deep freezer. The incident reportedly occurred in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday when yet-to-be-identified assailants killed the siblings — a five-year-old boy and two girls, aged seven and Read More

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at 65. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. The President acknowledged AbdulRazaq’s invaluable contributions, as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, to the success of his administration, particularly Read More

The Niger State Government has rescued 21 underage children who were being transported for human trafficking from Magama Local Government Area to Mali and Niger Republic. The children were intercepted at Gaidam in Yobe State, and the mastermind behind the trafficking, Mallam Abubakar, has been apprehended. According to the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the Human trafficking: Niger State Govt rescues 21 children

As President Donald Trump stopped the activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in his latest string read more Full list: Here’re top 10 countries that received the most from USAID

Osun House of Assembly, on Monday, organized a three-day service delivery training for its staff in order to enhance the quality of legislative services to residents of the state. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, declared open the three-day training themed: “Towards Ensuring Effective And Efficient Legislative Service Delivery in Osun State. Egbedun, The post Osun Assembly trains staff on legislative service delivery appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged the police and security agencies to investigate and arrest leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and supporters allegedly behind a string of kidnappings in the state. The APC Chairman made this call in a statement to Naija News on Wednesday. Tenebe The post Obaseki Bought Arms For Kidnappers, Police Must Arrest PDP Leaders – APC Chairman Alleges appeared first on Naija News.

The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has said it will be migrating from its current licensing regime to a digital one effective from the second quarter of this year to fast-track the process for logistics companies in the country.   The post NIPOST to start digital licensing of logistics companies from Q2 2025  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Former England international Carlton Palmer has backed Emmanuel Dennis to make an instant impact at Blackburn Rovers. Rovers signed Dennis on loan from Nottingham Forest on the final day of the winter transfer window. The 27-year-old is still highly rated despite his limited impact at Forest. The forward played in the UEFA Champions League during Championship: Palmer backs Dennis to shine at Blackburn Rovers

Mr Aliyu laments that corruption remains widespread in the Nigerian public sector despite the efforts of the anti-corruption agencies The post Why fighting corruption is difficult in Nigeria – ICPC chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russian spies of staging multiple bomb attacks on its draft offices, as officials reported a new explosion that killed one person and hurt four more at a conscription centre in the west of the country. DAILY POST gathered that the explosion in the Khmelnytskyi region was the latest in a series Ukraine accuses Russia of staging bomb attacks on draft offices

The High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced Prof. Ignatius Uduk to three years in prison for electoral fraud. The professor was arraigned on three-count charges of abandonment of duties and generation of false scores on form EC BE (II) on 10th March 2019 at INEC office in Afaha Ikot Ebak during

The Rivers State Police Command said its men smashed a one-chance syndicate and arrested five suspects including three females along the Trans-Amadi axis of Port Harcourt. The police said the arrest followed a distress call by a female victim who raised the alarm after occupants of a car attacked her and zoomed off. The State Read More

“We encourage anyone with useful information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward.” The post Ebonyi Attack: Police arrest one, raid hideout of suspected assailants – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A police constable attached to Mada Station Division of Nasarawa command of the Nigerian Police Force has shot and killed himself. The police constable identified as Dogara Akolo-Moses, was reportedly seen going about his duty in Nasarawa Eggon local government area where the division is located, on the day he took his life. A witness

The federal government has disclosed that the 2025 budget was increased from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion because there is a consensus that revenue-generating institutions concerned can raise more funds. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, made the disclosure on Wednesday shortly after seeing off President Bola Tinubu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe The post FG Reveals Why Tinubu Increased 2025 Budget From ₦49.7 Trillion To ₦54.2 Trillion appeared first on Naija News.

United African Company of Nigeria (UAC) has announced the appointment of Khalifa Adebayo Biobaku, a seasoned finance and investment expert, as the new Chairman of the Board.   The post UAC Nigeria appoints Biobaku as chairman, to replace Dan Agbor after 9 years  appeared first on Nairametrics.

The party spokesperson said his press release was not a direct accusation against the governor but meant to draw his attention to address the rumoured allegations against him. The post Opposition party apologises to Nigerian governor over fraud allegation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Veteran Nigerian actor Chiwetalu Agu has expressed his admiration for music star Yemi Alade, praising her for proudly representing African culture at the 67th Grammy Awards. While Alade may not have clinched the Grammy win, Agu emphasised that her presence and attire at the event were victories. “Yemi Alade, you are a queen; the queen Read More

Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Zakari Sarina, has been appointed commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), representing Kano State. Sarina replaces Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. Ata was the commissioner of the PCC representing Kano State from July to

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned till March 18 for a ruling in the suit filed by Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, and five others over the issuance of petroleum import licences. Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter Read More

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, stressing that he has prioritised national security as a fundamental aspect of his governance. Speaking at the Chief of Defence Staff Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu lauded the military and security agencies for their relentless efforts in Read More

Reno Omokri, social commentator and aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has described Malam Nasir El-Rufai as a drowning man. He said this while reacting to El-Rufai’s attack on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser. While wading into the war of words between Ribadu, and Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad, a former Commissioner at the Police Service Commission

Urban Living Development Limited, a leader in innovative real estate solutions, has officially launched MegaOne Lagos, a premium estate designed read more Urban Living Development Unveils MEGAONE LAGOS: Wealth and Wellness City at Ibeju Lekki

President Tinubu, on Wednesday, transmitted a letter to the Senate seeking the removal of three RECs over alleged gross misconduct. The post Yiaga Africa applauds Tinubu for requesting INEC RECs’ removal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A double blow to international health cooperation is raising concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s health data infrastructure. The recent read more USAID website outage, DHS pause threaten Nigeria’s health data

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N31.66 billion for the construction of an access road to the 3,112-unit Karsana housing project in Abuja.  The post FEC approves N31.66 billion for access road to 3,112-unit Karsana housing project in Abuja  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Embattled Senator Samuel Anyanwu has rejected the declaration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) of Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s authentic National Secretary. Anyanwu said the decision of the BoT is, at best an advice and can’t be taken seriously. He also questioned his non-invitation to the meeting. According to him, The post ‘They Cannot Be Taken Seriously” – Anyanwu Rejects PDP BoT Decision To Recognize Ude-Okoye As National Secretary appeared first on Naija News.

The United Nations’ Rights Chief, Volker Turk, asserted on Wednesday that deporting people from occupied territories is prohibited under international law, following President Donald Trump’s controversial suggestion that the U.S. should take control of Gaza and resettle its population. The Gaza Strip, largely devastated by a 15-month conflict that erupted after Hamas’s October 2023 attack The post Trump’s Gaza Takeover Proposal Faces Backlash As UN Warns Against Forcible Deportations appeared first on Naija News.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, on Wednesday, said the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun remains committed to enhancing access to quality education across the state. Speaking at a press briefing on the ministry’s achievements, Arigbabu disclosed that over 1,474 classrooms have been constructed and rehabilitated statewide, with an Read More

A Chinese company, Jiuling Lithium Mining Company, says it has concluded plans to invest over $200 million in the establishment of a lithium processing factory in the Endo community in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The representative of the Managing Director of the company, Xiong Jin, disclosed this to Governor Abdullahi Sule Read More

Mr Uduk was sentenced to three years in prison for publishing false election results and perjury. The post Nigerian professor jailed for election fraud appeals for state pardon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In response to illegal immigration, the Trump administration has deported no fewer than 6,000 migrants within the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term, Daily Mail reports Wednesday. The report disclosed that in the 15 days since Trump has been in office, deportation rate averaged 370 – 400 per day. According to Federal Data Read More

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the mutiny of the newly inaugurated State Security Corp on the government of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The opposition argued that the protest carried out by the corps showed a significant shortcoming in the government’s preparedness for governance. Speaking via a statement by the The post Protest Of State Security Corps Shows You Are Not Prepared For Governance – PDP To Okpebholo appeared first on Naija News.

Omotunde David and Juliana Olayode secured the top spot for their roles in Everybody Loves Jenifa. The post Temple Company tackles FilmOne over recent movie ranking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin, has clarified unresolved debts with some of his colleagues and allegations of exploiting young talents in the Nigerian music industry. Naija News reported that Nigerian singer, Spyro, recently called out Ubi, accusing him of using Afrobeats star, Davido to scam him. In an online video, Ubi admitted to owing people The post ‘I’m Not Owing More Than ₦30 Million’ – Ubi Franklin Opens Up On Debts After Davido’s Wife Reportedly Sacked Him appeared first on Naija News.

Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, has officially confirmed Wojciech Szczesny as his first-choice goalkeeper, a significant decision given the club’s recent challenges in the goalkeeping department. In the last few weeks, Szczesny has been consistently chosen over Iñaki Peña as Barcelona’s starting goalkeeper. This shift comes after Peña had secured the number one spot following the The post Wojciech Szczesny Named FC Barcelona’s First Choice Goalkeeper appeared first on Naija News.

Stars in the Nigeria’s film industry have mourned Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu, who passed away at the age of 35. Emeka Okoye on his Instagram post on Wednesday, announced her death with a poster detailing her funeral arrangements. “Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again? Death whyooo? God Read More

President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. The post Tinubu approves retirement age increase for doctors, healthcare workers to 65 years  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Nigerian defender, Kenneth Omeruo has ended his time with Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa, having mutually agreed to terminate his contract, which now makes him a free agent. Kenneth Omeruo, 31, faced challenges with injuries this season, contributing to just five appearances for the team. As he explores his next steps, Omeruo is evaluating offers The post Kenneth Omeruo Leaves Kasimpasa, Jose Fonte Markets Osimhen appeared first on Naija News.

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has declared his intention to take legal action against the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, over alleged abuse of office, intimidation, and suppression of free speech. Adeyanju accused Adejobi of unlawfully detaining critics of the police and using his position to silence dissent. The activist’s claims were made in The post ‘Anti-Democratic Element’ – Adeyanju Vows Legal Action Against FPRO Adejobi Over Alleged Intimidation appeared first on Naija News.

The Ondo State Farmers Congress said it had expelled its former President, Mr Joshua Oyedele, for alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the Congress while in office. Oyedele was said to have spent two terms of eight years as the president of the association, which is the umbrella body of farmers’ associations in the state. Read More

A human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accused the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, of allegedly abusing his office by suppressing free speech and unlawfully detaining citizens who criticise the police. Adeyanju alleged that Adejobi has turned his role into a tool for intimidation rather than public relations. The activist stated this in a Read More

The Federal Road Safety Corps on Wednesday announced the recovery of 73 stolen vehicles across Nigeria in 2024 through the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal. According to a statement signed by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, this achievement resulted from intelligence-driven operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies. Ogungbemide noted that the recovered vehicles Read More

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed March 20, 2025, to hear motions and processes associated with a pending compensation request case instituted by a Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).    The post Binance: Nigerian Court reschedules hearing on Tigran Gambaryan’s ‘detention’ compensation case against NSA, EFCC  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has said the service chiefs are under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pressure to end insecurity in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Badaru made this known during an interview with BBC Hausa. According to him, the Service Chiefs, the national security adviser, Nubu Ribadu, and the ministers of defence had The post ‘We’re Under Tinubu’s Pressure To End Insecurity’ – Badaru appeared first on Naija News.

Tragedy unfolded in the Ukubie community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, on Monday when a woman, identified as Madam Stella, drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a moment of uncontrollable anger. According to The Punch, eyewitness revealed that the incident occurred after Rachael repeatedly ignored her mother’s warnings to stay away from The post Bayelsa Community In Shock As Woman Drowns Six-Year-Old Daughter appeared first on Naija News.

The lawmakers observed that telecommunications companies linked phone numbers to NINs without customers’ consent. The post NIN/SIM Card Link: Nigerian lawmakers to probe major breach in national identity system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian equities market started 2025 on a moderate bullish note, posting a 1.53% gain in January.   The post Nigeria’s top-performing Stocks in January 2025: Key winners & market insights  appeared first on Nairametrics.

He added that radiotherapy, a vital treatment for various cancers, particularly in advanced stages, has often been out of reach for many patients due to its high cost The post NHIA introduces N400,000 cancer treatment subsidy to ease patient burden appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has highlighted the potential of blockchain technology to improve efficiency and enhance the regulation of the capital market.    The post SEC advocates for blockchain technology to enhance capital market regulation in Africa   appeared first on Nairametrics.

Akwa Ibom State Government has said that the withdrawal of foreign aid for HIV is a wake-up call for Nigeria. The government insisted that this was a sign for Nigeria to prioritize local strategies for sustainable responses to health programmes. The Programme Manager of the Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of AIDS (AKSACA), The post Akwa Ibom Calls For Indigenous Strategies As United States Withdraws HIV Foreign Aid appeared first on Naija News.

By Sylvester Ojenagbon Every year, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day. And one of the challenges men face is prostate cancer. Statistics show that, globally, approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lifetime. In Nigeria, it is said to be one of the most

Race Director Gabriel Okon underscored the significance of volunteers in handling various logistical and operational aspects of the marathon The post ECOWAS Marathon 2025: Volunteer registration kicks off with strong support appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A midnight fire outbreak has killed 17 Qur’anic school pupils and injured 16 others in Tudunwada area of Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It was learnt that the tragedy struck a few hours after the pupils of Makarantar Malam Ghali closed for the night session and retired to bed. The dead pupils, Daily

Residents said the fire started late Tuesday night and raged for about four hours The post 17 children killed in Zamfara school fire disaster appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained that Ethan Nwaneri is currently unable to prepare for matches in the senior dressing room due to important safeguarding regulations. Ethan Nwaneri, 17, is having a remarkable season under Arteta’s guidance, making his first starts in both the Premier League and Champions League, as well as impressing in the The post Why Ethan Nwaneri Is Not Allowed Into Arsenal’s Dressing Room – Mikel Arteta appeared first on Naija News.

Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, brother to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has been installed as Emir of the newly established Fufore Emirate in Adamawa State. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who presented Staff of Office to the new Emir, said establishment of the emirate was driven by the government’s genuine intention to enhance

Adebayo Shittu, one of the ministers who served in the first term of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has lamented the effect of the nationwide hardship, narrating how a woman in need of N3000 telephoned him 30 times. The former Minister of Communication shared his experience when he featured on an AIT programme. According to him, “Yesterday,