Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Sunday Nimel, in Asaba, the state capital, recovering an AK-47 rifle, two locally made guns and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation. The arrest was ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, has questioned whether Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has the appropriate educational background to oversee Nigeria’s economic policies, particularly the Federal Government’s approach to petrol subsidy. Abdullahi made the remarks on ...
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has ruled out a return to fuel subsidies and multiple foreign exchange rates, insisting that the Federal Government will maintain its current economic reform policies ahead of the ...
If you’re trying to work out what 500 us dollar to naira comes to today, you already know the answer changes depending on where you look. The official rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria rarely matches what you’ll get ...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has secured the death sentence of Ibrahim Usman, also known as Dan Iyali, over his involvement in the kidnapping and killing of three persons in Sokoto State. Usman was convicted by the High Court ...
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended other legislative activities to urgently assess the worsening flood situation across the state, following reports of widespread destruction of homes, roads and sources of livelihood. The decision was reached on Tuesday during ...
MTN Nigeria has clarified that airtime credits recently received by some subscribers are compensation for poor network service, not refunds for mobile data depletion complaints. The telecom operator began crediting eligible customers on Sunday, October 4, 2026, following directives from ...
Tension reportedly erupted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu on Saturday after suspected thugs allegedly attacked members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) who had gathered to welcome the party’s governorship candidate. The incident reportedly caused panic among ...
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has clarified that the $1 billion earmarked for military arms procurement during his tenure was not paid into individual service accounts. Buratai made the clarification on Monday in Abuja while delivering ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has confirmed an explosion on a gas pipeline in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, following reports of injuries and damage to homes and businesses. The incident occurred on ...
The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has regained his freedom after spending 61 days in the custody of bandits, bringing an end to his prolonged captivity following his abduction in July. A family source ...
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, has died at the age of 81. Obasa reportedly died on Monday, September 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy tied to the early development and administration of ...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education programme designed to promote saving, responsible investing and long-term asset ownership among young Nigerians. The initiative will provide eligible students with an ...
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the federal and state governments to tackle poverty, unemployment and other governance challenges as part of efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria. Egbetokun made the call while delivering a keynote ...
Small business owners in Nigeria seeking financial assistance can register their interest in the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Conditional Grant Scheme, which offers ₦50,000 to eligible nano enterprises. The government-backed initiative is designed to support ...