The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Makama, has ordered Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to produce his American passport as proceedings continued in a $2.1 million civil suit against him. Justice Sylvanus Oriji ...
The Federal Government has begun discussions with electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over plans to establish Energy Zones designed to provide 24-hour electricity supply to homes, businesses and industries in Nigeria’s major demand centres. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, held a ...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from the 2021 to 2025 admission exercises to November 30, 2026. The Board said affected candidates must either accept or reject their outstanding ...
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across parts of Ekiti, Ondo and Edo states, leaving residents counting their losses and raising concerns over the safety of communities affected by rising floodwaters. In Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, one person is ...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grief over the deaths of three people who reportedly lost their lives in a stampede at the Niger State Government House, following reports that ₦10,000 was to be distributed to members of the ...
Key Points The Nigerian Army has activated three new infantry battalions in Zamfara State. The new formations are located in Bakura, Kaura Namoda and Anka. The units are intended to expand operational coverage and improve rapid response. Residents have been ...
Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database has crossed the 70 million mark, with total enrolments reaching 70,347,047 as of September 28, 2026, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The milestone underscores the growing importance of biometric ...
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has retained its position among Nigeria’s highest-ranked universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, according to the ranking released on September 30, 2026. UNILAG shares the top position in Nigeria with ...
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nigerian actor Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks. CJay Nwoks reportedly died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The ...
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has dismissed reports that captain Cristiano Ronaldo refused to train ahead of the team’s UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark. Ronaldo had attracted significant attention following Portugal’s victory over Norway after the 41-year-old forward appeared ...
The founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has accused Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, of using his support for President Bola Tinubu to criticise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okorie made ...
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has overtaken Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez in the latest Transfermarkt valuation of Nigeria’s most valuable defenders, following his impressive rise at Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 23-year-old Nigerian international is now valued at €18 million, placing ...
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reportedly arrested Elijah Noah, the state coordinator of the OK Movement, during a political march in Uyo, as police detectives in Anambra State have arrested former House of Representatives member Uchenna Igwesi, a ...
Palpable tension erupted at PTI Junction in Warri, Delta State, on Thursday morning after youths participating in a 5KM Independence Day Run protested over the distribution of T-shirts bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu. The event, organised under the ...
A passenger aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has recounted how he helped overpower an attacker who allegedly stabbed the pilot mid-air, as passengers and two off-duty pilots intervened to prevent a potential aviation disaster. The passenger, ...