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As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to inclusive governance, social protection, and uplifting the vulnerable in society.

The federal government has successfully mediated a settlement between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery, prompting the union to suspend its nationwide strike and averting what many feared could become a major crisis for Nigeria’s energy sector. 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new heads of federal agencies, in a move aimed at strengthening institutions across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have urged the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, to intensify efforts in promoting the state’s cultural heritage and developing untapped tourism opportunities.

The Kano State government has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Commissioner of Police in the state, accusing him of sabotaging Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration in Kano.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has joined Nigerians across the country to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his passion and dedication to building a better Nigeria.

The Kogi State government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of at least 26 passengers who lost their lives in a boat mishap on the River Niger.

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation's Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world.

Following the closure of the federal government’s visa amnesty programme, the Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the commencement of nationwide enforcement against foreigners who have overstayed their visas or violated immigration conditions.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday at 7 a.m. to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, the presidency announced on Tuesday. 

The Rule of Law and Accountability Centre (RULAC) says Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary should be a time for sober reflection, not just celebration.

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to investigate the killing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television.

YouTube and parent company Alphabet have agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack.

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says Nigeria is on the right track under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the government's economic and political reforms are beginning to yield positive results.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery's conciliation talks with the federal government resumed at 2 p.m. Tuesday following Monday’s deadlock.

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed October 27, 2025, for the arraignment of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.

The Lagos State government has reopened the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge, bringing relief to commuters after completing major repair works ahead of schedule.

China has endorsed the U.S. peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza war, urging both Israel and Palestine to accept the proposal and move toward a comprehensive ceasefire.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has slashed electricity generation by more than 1,100 megawatts (MW), heightening pressure on the national grid.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that its online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) is now active, ahead of the resumption of operations on October 1.

North Korea has reaffirmed that it will never relinquish its nuclear arsenal, describing it as a core element of its sovereignty and survival.

Efforts by the federal government to resolve the industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery ended in a deadlock late Monday, prolonging the nationwide strike.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the 24th FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile with a 0-1 loss to Norway on Monday.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has opened an investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was shot dead during a robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja in the early hours of Monday.

Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal has called for a binding commitment among the 19 northern states to unite on security and economic matters, stressing that “a safe North is a bankable North.”

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, led opposition politicians, civil society representatives, and journalists on an inspection of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, addressing controversies surrounding land ownership and investment claims by Wing Homes.

The United States has rolled out a 20-point plan it says could end the ongoing war in Gaza.

Nigeria has recorded a historic milestone at the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) World Championships in Georgia, marking its first-ever appearance and first victory on the global stage.

Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have improved after FIFA sanctioned South Africa for fielding an ineligible player.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared his support for the incumbent chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, who is seeking re-election, ahead of the February 2026 FCT Area Council election.

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve long-standing issues affecting Nigeria’s public universities.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume this week. 

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Professor Pat Utomi and his associates from going ahead with their plan to establish a shadow government or cabinet in the country.

German airline group Lufthansa announced on Monday that it will eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030 as part of a major restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency through automation and digitalisation. 

The federal government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to suspend its planned nationwide strike over the alleged mass sack of Nigerian workers at the Dangote Refinery.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of widespread rains and thunderstorms across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with possible flooding in parts of Benue, Taraba, and Cross River States.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York for Germany after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).

The federal government has mobilised rescue efforts to Kadauri community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where a mining pit collapse killed several artisanal miners last Thursday.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of Nigerian workers sacked by Dangote Petroleum Refinery last week.

Wazobia FM brought Ajegunle to life on Saturday as it marked World Heart Day with a special Heart Waka for Life.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike starting Monday, following the dismissal of some Nigerian workers by Dangote Refinery.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted drug couriers believed to be supplying terrorists and bandits in the Northeast.

​​​​​​​The management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its directive to halt crude and gas supply to the refinery.

‎The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced plans to launch its 2025/2026 national Integrated Health Campaign.

The Premier League served up a day of high drama, shock results, and a flurry of late goals on Saturday.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed his administration’s readiness to host a Super Eagles match at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has restated its commitment to defending press freedom and promoting high standards of editorial leadership as the world marks World News Day 2025.

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commissioned 874 cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) into the Armed Forces of Nigeria, marking the graduation of officers from the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course 48 (Army), Direct Short Service 33 (Air Force), and Branch Commission 2 (Air Force).

Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) soared last week as investors exchanged 7.684 billion shares worth N494.13 billion in 116,645 deals.

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from a purported state congress allegedly organised on Saturday by a group of elders within the party.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has arrived in Abuja to advance the priorities of the Malala Fund in strengthening girls’ education across Nigeria.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the threat of nuclear weapons is “accelerating and evolving,” urging world leaders to recommit to disarmament.

Nigeria has restated its commitment to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging the international community to step up sustainable financing to safeguard the fragile gains made in the country.

Nigerian midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew has sealed a two-year deal with Azerbaijani top club Neftçi on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract with Swiss champions FC Zurich.

President Bola Tinubu has described Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as “a rare gem in history,” and celebrated his resilience through political and personal trials.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has issued a stern ultimatum to the management of Dangote Refinery, demanding the recall of more than 800 Nigerian workers allegedly sacked and replaced with foreign nationals.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled Operation Go Cashless, a digital payment initiative designed to phase out cash transactions at the nation’s airports, starting with Lagos and Abuja.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the planned re-entry into Ogoniland marks a historic milestone for Nigeria

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN Friday denied accusations of “genocide” in Gaza and using “starvation” as a tactic, insisting Israel was actually feeding the people of the devastated Palestinian territory.

Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Nigeria has secured a landmark deal to slash the cost of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from $28,000 to just $40 per person.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for renewed global commitment to safeguarding the ocean while positioning Nigeria’s blue economy as a key driver of sustainable growth.

‎FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, says his vision ìs to make Abuja compete with other cities of the world before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure.

China has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria, a move expected to transform diabetes care and reduce reliance on imported treatments.

More than 1.8 billion people across the globe live in areas at significant risk of flooding, according to the 2025 World Risk Report released on Wednesday.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says 148,077 new electricity customers were connected to meters across the country in May and June 2025, bringing the total metered customers to 6,422,933.

The Lagos branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has established an independent panel to investigate the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, which claimed multiple lives, including an NBA member, Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke. 

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to begin fresh engagement with Ogoni communities, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and other stakeholders to finalise plans for resuming oil production in Ogoniland after more than three decades of suspension.

Calls for a Palestinian state and renewed commitment to a two-state solution dominated speeches at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, as leaders from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific used the global stage to demand urgent action toward ending the Gaza war and resolving the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest economies — Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa — used their platforms at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to press for sweeping reforms to global governance, with all three leaders demanding a restructured and more inclusive UN Security Council.

This is the speech delivered by Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, 24th September.

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged sweeping reforms to the United Nations system, pressing for a permanent seat for Nigeria on the Security Council, while also backing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and demanding fairer rights over Africa’s mineral wealth.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is proposing mandatory drug integrity tests for drivers seeking licences.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, from 27.5% in July to 27% at its 302nd meeting held on September 22–23, 2025.

Fourteen Nigerian banks have fully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new capital requirements under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise, Governor Yemi Cardoso announced Tuesday in Abuja.

Some traders at Computer Village, Ikeja, have expressed deep skepticism over the Lagos State Government’s renewed push to relocate the market to Katangowa in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA.

The office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has been unsealed by the sergeant-at-arms of the National Assembly.

The Kano State government has reported two cases of Mpox this year, but assured residents that both patients have been treated and discharged.

Nigeria has renewed its pledge to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as world leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

World leaders are converging on New York for the opening of the 80th United Nations General Debate, with speeches beginning Tuesday at UN headquarters.

The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor, has threatened to revoke the licenses of battery recycling facilities in Ogijo, Ogun State, if they fail to clean up their operations and comply with environmental standards.

France, at a conference on Monday, formally recognised the State of Palestine, ahead of the annual gathering of global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a standout season.

Nigeria's economy expanded by 4.23% year-on-year in real terms during the second quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported.

Football stars and global dignitaries are gathering in Paris today as the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place at the Théâtre du Châtelet, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal leading the field of nominees.

The Lagos State government has renewed its engagement with stakeholders of Computer Village, Ikeja, on the proposed relocation of the market to the ICT and Business Park in Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA.

​​​​​​​The presidency has dismissed as “baseless and absurd” claims by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking to remain in power beyond constitutional limits.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has foiled an attempt to smuggle psychoactive substances into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for New York to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Office of the Vice President announced on Sunday. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday lashed out at the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for formally recognising a Palestinian state, calling the move a “reward for terror” and vowing there would never be a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.

The Nigerian government has revoked 1,263 mineral licences after operators failed to pay annual service fees, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said Sunday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Brazil returnees and a businesswoman at the Lagos airport for trafficking hard drugs, while also intercepting multiple illicit shipments across states.

The Enugu State government has condemned the brutal killing of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of the Nsukka Catholic Diocese, who was gunned down by unknown assailants on Friday, September 19.

In a coordinated diplomatic shift, three major Western nations, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, have formally recognised Palestine as an independent state.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held local government congresses across several states as part of its internal restructuring ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) gained a total of ₦822 billion this week as the market closed on a positive note, with key indices appreciating by nearly 1 percent.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has killed more than 25 terrorists in coordinated night airstrikes across Borno and Yobe states, in a fresh push against insurgents in the country’s northeast.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has raided several bookshops in Ibadan, Oyo State, seizing pirated books, sealing outlets, and arresting suspects in a fresh crackdown on copyright violations.

The Katsina State Judiciary has appointed Dr. Basira Umar as the first female Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice since the state was created in 1987.

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has approved the creation of 15 new dioceses, expanding its reach to 176 dioceses nationwide.

The men’s 400m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo ended in high drama on Friday, after the United States’ Rai Benjamin was briefly disqualified before being reinstated as the gold medal winner.

The Kano State government has announced the closure of six private schools for alleged breaches of regulations, including arbitrary fee hikes and failure to provide parents with approved book lists.

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) Nigeria is leading a nationwide effort to prevent violent extremism. 

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged political leaders and citizens to put aside their differences and embrace peace as the state returns to democratic governance following six months of emergency rule.

The All-rights Foundation (TAF Africa) has called on the Rivers State government to enact a law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has returned to Port Harcourt, more than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule in the state.

Democrats have introduced a landmark resolution in the U.S. Senate urging President Donald Trump to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state, consistent with the long-discussed two-state solution.

Nigeria has taken the lead in uniting African petroleum regulators under a single framework, with the signing of the charter establishing the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF).

Hundreds of supporters and former top government officials gathered at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday morning to welcome Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following the suspension of emergency rule in the state.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed positive on Thursday, with investors gaining ₦143 billion as market capitalisation rebounded past the ₦90 trillion mark.

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged international investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing it as a key driver of Africa’s economic transformation.

The United States has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as Israel continues intense military operations on Gaza City.

A United Nations committee says 91 of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, northeastern Nigeria, in 2014 remain missing or in captivity a decade later

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it can now produce up to 5,000 passports per day, following the launch of a Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja.

FIFA has opened a case against Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has expressed disappointment over the recent indefinite strike embarked upon by the Association of Resident Doctors, FCT Chapter, noting that their action was targeted at blackmailing him.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has resolved to investigate the state’s finances during the six-month tenure of Ibok-Ete Ibas, who served as sole administrator.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has resolved to write to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging him to forward a fresh list of commissioner nominees, following the end of the six-month emergency rule in the state.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the final assessment date for underage candidates who sat the 2025 UTME, citing delays by several universities in submitting their Post-UTME screening scores.

Grief continues to pour in following Tuesday’s tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which claimed the lives of at least 10 workers.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that four of its staff died in Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos.

The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO).

The Federal Government said it reintroduced Nigerian history as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum to “foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians”.

The Police Command in Lagos State has launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly showing students of Excel College, Ejigbo, engaging in drinking of alcohol and smoking at the school’s boys’ hostel.

Mixed reactions have trailed the directive by the Delta State Head of Service, Dr. Mimi Oseji, on the enforcement of a dress code for civil servants.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the suspension of the state of emergency in Rivers State.

The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, of allegations that he brandished a firearm in public.

​​​​​​​A British tribunal has allowed a doctor who abandoned a patient during surgery to have sex with a nurse to continue practicing medicine.

‎The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase got underway on Tuesday night with thrilling results across Europe.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new regulatory requirement for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs): they must obtain approval for successors to current Managing Directors/CEOs at least six months before the incumbent leaves office.

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have settled into Santiago, Chile, and will begin full training on Wednesday ahead of the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup.

The federal government has announced a new set of agricultural incentives to spur investment, tackle food insecurity, and generate 21 million full-time jobs.

The Lagos State government has introduced 10 newly procured ambulance motorcycles, known as Motorcycle Response Units (MRUs), to improve emergency response and pre-hospital care across the state.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey building on Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island.

​​​​​​​President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after cutting short his working vacation ahead of schedule.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued eight children suspected to have been stolen from Kano and trafficked to Southern Nigeria.

The NNPC Ltd’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has urged African nations to work together to secure the continent’s energy future.

Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its reporters, and publisher Penguin Random House. 

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, marking the UN’s strongest finding yet on the conflict.

The federal government has suspended the controversial four percent Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports following widespread protests from businesses, importers, and trade experts.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a clear legal framework to enable the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded more than 4.44 million online registrations and 509,929 physical registrations in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).

Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) has renewed the call for the creation of Anioma State, describing it as a political necessity that would correct historical imbalances.

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government starting September 15, over several unresolved demands.

 The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on rising hunger, asserting that Nigeria is making steady economic progress under President Bola Tinubu.

The President of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says Nigeria's 50-year battle with fuel queues has ended, following one year of petrol production at his company’s 650,000 barrels-per-day facility.

The Dangote Group is planning to sharply scale up its haulage operations, targeting a fleet of 10,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks as part of its strategy to improve fuel distribution and reduce logistics costs in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, ending his vacation earlier than scheduled.

The Lagos State Police Command has named Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday commence the flagging-off of construction of 12 new roads and provision of solar lights in some major areas in the Federal Capital City and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Programme.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing Nigeria’s dependence on road transport by investing heavily in railway infrastructure.

A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.

The FCT minister of state,  Mariya Mahmoud on Monday warned that the government would not tolerate any act of abscondment from pilgrimage, admonishing FCT pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria.

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has secured another spot in the Guinness World Records, this time for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

​​​​​​​Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, giving consumers some relief from persistently high living costs.

Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike effective Monday, September 15.

Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan has added another medal to her growing collection, winning silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Some residents of Port Harcourt have been sharing how they would react if someone close to them was feeling suicidal.

A UK medical tribunal has heard that Dr Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist, abandoned a patient under anaesthesia during gallbladder surgery at Tameside Hospital, Greater Manchester, to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in another operating theatre.

Women and adolescent girls face serious challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in rural communities in Kano State, especially in Rano Local Government Area.

Nigeria has recorded a steady decline in new business formation over the last three years, according to the latest State of Entrepreneurship Report by Fate Foundation.

The death toll from Friday’s building collapse in Yaba, Lagos State, has increased to four

The Enugu State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears and other entitlements.

A property ownership battle involving prominent Nigerian figures has surfaced in the United Kingdom, where a First-Tier Tribunal is probing the disputed transfer of a London home.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after assurances from the Federal Government to meet their demands.

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Mohamed Salah in a 1–0 win at Burnley, as Manchester City crushed rivals Manchester United in the weekend’s standout fixture.

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty to hand Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, keeping Arne Slot's side perfect with four wins from their opening four Premier League matches.

Israeli giants Maccabi Haifa have signed Nigerian midfielder Peter Agba from Slovenian champions NK Olimpija Ljubljana on a three-year deal, with an option for an additional year.

The Lagos State government says it will begin repairs on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road in Victoria Island.

Nigeria on Friday joined 141 other countries to endorse New York Declaration on two-State solution between Israel and Palestine at the UN headquarters in New York.

Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, on Saturday achieved her culinary feat of cooking the largest pot of jollof rice in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR).

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across most parts of the country from Friday through Sunday, with warnings of possible flooding in some southern states.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup, the country’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) made the announcement.

The Kano State government has prohibited private and voluntary schools from arbitrarily increasing tuition fees, warning that no institution will be allowed to make adjustments without formal approval.

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, over alleged breach of agreement.

The federal government has declared the Carter Bridge in Lagos “irredeemable” following a comprehensive inspection, raising the likelihood of its demolition and replacement with a new structure.

President Bola Tinubu will speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, according to a revised speakers’ list.

The search continues for the gunman who fatally shot Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and ally of US President Donald Trump, during a political event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a self-proclaimed traditional ruler who attempted to deceive the public by unlawfully parading himself as the ‘Obi of Lagos’ during an unauthorised installation ceremony.

Conservative American activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has been shot dead during a public event at Utah Valley University.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark, ending a long-running internal dispute within the party.

The Lagos State government has activated its Ebola response system following reports of new cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The FCT Administration has stopped the development of more than 30 substructures at the River Park Estate for violating planning regulations.

Electricity consumers in Nigeria’s southeast are calling on the federal government to establish a second national transmission network to curb recurring grid collapses.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed pilots not to take off with unruly passengers on board, as part of new measures to strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector.

​​​​​​​A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “intentional and deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, urging the international community to impose accountability measures similar to those once used against apartheid South Africa.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires.