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Second Police officer dies in custody over alleged arms deal with bandits

A serving Police Inspector attached to the Niger State Government House, Minna, has died in police custody amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged...

At last, Sunday Jackson is free as Adamawa Governor grants him pardon!

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially granted a full pardon to Sunday Jackson, the farmer who had been on death row after...

Alleged alteration of Tinubu’s tax reform law sparks constitutional crisis debate as Atiku alleges treason

A major political and constitutional controversy has erupted following a statement by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has accused the Federal Government of...

Makinde lashes out at Wike, alleges secret pledge to Tinubu to “Hold PDP” for 2027

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has escalated a simmering political feud with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, alleging that the former Rivers...

U.S. to restrict visas to Nigerians, tightens immigration rules, offers $3,000, free tickets to immigrants who self-deport

The U.S. government has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians, a development with serious implications for travel, education, and migration plans. In...

FIRS confirms NIN as official Tax Identification Number for Individuals

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically...

U.S. conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria after Trump intervention threat

By Jessica Donati and Idrees Ali, Reuters The U.S. has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, according to flight tracking data and...

FG declares kidnappers, violent armed groups terrorists

The Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups terrorising communities across Nigeria as terrorists, marking a significant escalation in the country’s...

FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to...

Confirmed! All remaining 130 pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School freed. Govt confirms no one left in captivity

The anxiety which plagued the release of the remaining 130 students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri...

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