Members of the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) movement have accused the police of preventing them from accessing a meeting venue in Kano State, raising concerns over their right to peaceful assembly and political expression ahead of the 2027 general elections. ...
The Federal Government has paid the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTA) to eligible staff of tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced. Alausa disclosed this on Tuesday in ...
Jesse Eisenberg is opening up about how winning a Razzie Award for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice affected his Hollywood career, claiming the satirical honor made it harder for him to land roles ...
Hundreds of serving Superintendents of Police (SPs) across Nigeria are set to participate in a three-day promotion examination as the Nigeria Police Force commences the process of elevating eligible officers to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). The ...
The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has demanded the immediate listing and determination of his appeal against his conviction and life imprisonment. The Okwu-Kanu family of Umuahia, Abia State, also called for a judicial ...
Gunmen who abducted 19 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their respective orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states have reportedly demanded a total ransom of N950 million for their ...
The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing security concerns and public threats by the Houthis against airports and airspace across the country. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued the security ...
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians apprehended by immigration enforcement authorities over offences ranging from wire fraud and money laundering to identity theft, drug-related crimes and assault. The Nigerians ...
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, social media, cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies to recruit members, finance activities and coordinate attacks across West Africa ...
The dollar to naira exchange rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, opened the new trading week at approximately ₦1,333.54 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to the figures provided. In the parallel market, also known ...
If you’re sending money home from London, paying school fees, or just trying to figure out how far your pounds will stretch in Lagos or Abuja, you need real numbers, not guesswork. The exchange rate pound to naira shifts by ...
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have reaffirmed their September 30, 2026, ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that workers may embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike from Friday, October 2, if their demands ...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu contributed to the death of his mother, claiming that the rising cost of living made it difficult for his family to ...
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions as the conflict in Yemen increasingly spills beyond the country’s borders. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Thursday ...
The United States has introduced sweeping visa restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries, including Nigeria, under a presidential proclamation that took effect on January 1, 2026. The policy, established by Presidential Proclamation 10998, imposes full visa suspensions on nationals of ...