PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Sunday said he deliberately chose to mark his 74th birthday quietly in line with the current mood of the nation, acknowledging ongoing economic challenges linked to his administration’s reforms. In a personally…
THE Kwankwasiyya Movement has directed its members nationwide to register with the African Democratic Congress following plans by its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to join the party. In a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, Habibu…
THE Kuje Custodial Centre, popularly known as Kuje Prison, and its surrounding communities in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, are currently gripped by fear, The ICIR reports. This follows a heavy deployment of security personnel and restrictions…
By Kwasi Konadu, Colgate University THE resolution passed by United Nations General Assembly on 25 March 2026 seeking recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” potentially creates a broader…
FORMER Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was released from detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Friday following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The late…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said his administration is tackling Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis while dismissing claims that his party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) – is pushing the country towards a one-party state. Speaking…
KANO State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned. His resignation followed ongoing impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the state House of Assembly. His resignation was announced on Friday, March 27, in a statement issued…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved land allocation to members of the FCT Council of Traditional Rulers. He also granted a waiver on all statutory fees tied to the titles. Speaking at a ceremony in…
THE West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE First Series for Private Candidates, showing that just 32.72 per cent of candidates secured the minimum requirement of five credits, including English…
FORMER Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The death was announced by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, who described the loss as a painful moment for the family. In a statement on his X handle…
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention is set to begin in Abuja, bringing together governors, party leaders, and thousands of delegates from across Nigeria. The convention, taking place at the Eagle Square from Friday,…
DUBAWA and Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Information Disorder Analysis Centre (DAIDAC) are seeking applications for the Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fellowship 2026. This is not just…
DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for petrol to N1,200 per litre and its coastal price to N1,153 per litre. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chijiena, on…
DRIVEN by higher market gains, Nigeria’s gas generation companies are currently prioritising European markets over domestic markets amid the United States-Iran conflict, which is disrupting global supply. Moreover, pricing disparity…
UNITED States (US) President Donald Trump has set Monday April 6 deadline to strike Iran’s Energy Plant. In a statement Thursday night, he said: “As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am…
THE MacArthur Foundation has unveiled a new grantmaking initiative, Nigeria Next, aimed at expanding digital inclusion, innovation, and civic participation among young people in Nigeria. The initiative, announced as part of the…
A HIGH Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kabiru Turaki, after he failed to appear in…
A WOMAN in Kano, Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, has died. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, confirmed the…
UNITED States President Donald Trump has insisted Tehran is seeking a deal to end nearly a month of intense fighting. Trump stated this just hours after Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claimed his country was only reviewing a US…
The long-running inquest into the death of Nigerian journalist Pelumi Onifade suffered another setback on Tuesday after the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) failed to comply with a court order to produce a crucial report…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery, David Bird, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government is the primary beneficiary of the Naira-for-crude swap deal, highlighting foreign exchange gains from the…
NIGERIANS may have to wait longer for solutions to epileptic power supply in the country, despite the two-week assurance from the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Some power sector governance experts who spoke against the backdrop of…
THE NIGER State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 38-year-old Suleja resident, Hamisu Abdullahi, after he protested the lack of basic amenities during a visit by the state Governor Mohammed Bago. The incident occurred at the…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of violently ejecting him and his family from their Abuja home. He described the action as a blatant disregard for…
THE International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) seek applications for the 2027 edition of the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. The Fellowship provides academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and…
THE MANAGEMENT of Albarka Radio 97.5 FM has demanded that the Bauchi State Police Command suspend Jamilu Kabir, a superintendent of police (SP) and the Divisional Police Officer of Bununu Division. The call followed an attack on one of its…
A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to March 31, 2026. The adjournment followed proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, during which…
THE World Health Organization has called for urgent global action to end tuberculosis (TB), saying the disease remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers despite being preventable and treatable. The call comes as the world…
IRAN launched multiple waves of missile strikes on Israel on Tuesday, hours after United States President Donald Trump declared a five-day ceasefire. This was revealed by the Israeli military, which said missile attacks set off air raid…
THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is currently arraigning former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna over alleged money…