Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Lagos raised the alarm over Nigeria’s nutrition crisis, saying it poses a serious threat to the country’s human capital, as latest data show that 41.1 per cent of children under five are stunted, with the figure rising to 58.2 per cent...
Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II (middle) and members of the Presidential Campaign Council led by its Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, during the courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin on Tuesday.
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State Branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of its demands by the state government and the Judicial Service Commission.
ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful 2027 general election, assuring Nigerians that the outcome of the polls will reflect the sovereign will of the electorate.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State government to prove that his administration left behind unpaid debts, salaries, pensions or contractor liabilities.Obi issued the challenge in a statement posted on his offic...
ABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage cross-border smuggling.
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking.
Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West), alias Yayi, has threatened legal action against Hon. Abayomi Hunye and Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello over alleged libellous statements concerning his origin.
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,380 per dollar from N1,390 in the parallel market on Monday.
AWKA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has rejected claims that his administration left outstanding debts for the Anambra State Government to repay, saying he settled all obligations due before handing over power in 2014.
LAGOS — The Lagos State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-LASU) has declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the government to implement the 2025 ASUU/FGN Agreement.
The immediate past Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe, has appealed to all aggrieved members who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to other parties to return to the party.
The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University, Professor Abdullahi Musa, has explained that the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by more than 600 senior academics from public universities across Northern Nigeria followed an assessment of data on his a...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – MARCH 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 Second Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on March 18, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images/...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise and re-equip the Armed Forces to confront evolving security threats.
AWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples...
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who lost in the party’s recent primary elections to put aside their disappointment and join the campaign for the party’s success in the 2027 general elections.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has questioned the eligibility of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to contest the 2027 governorship election, citing his alleged oath of allegiance to the United States.