Nigeria’s telecom subscribers hit 173.5m, broadband 49.3% — NCC
Nigeria’s active telecom users rose to 173.5 million in September 2025, while broadband penetration reached 49.3%, the NCC said. MTN...
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Tinubu names Nwabueze as Nigeria’s first Tax Ombudsman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze from Delta State as the nation’s first Tax Ombudsman under the Joint Revenue...
Bandits kill two elders, abduct several in Katsina raid
Bandits on Tuesday night attacked Doguwar Ɗorawa in Bakori LGA, Katsina State, killing two elderly leaders and abducting several residents....
Reps meet Resident Doctors over health sector crisis
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Hon. Amos Magaji, has stated that the committee has begun engagements with...
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu last chance to enter defence or forfeit same
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the last opportunity to the detained leader of...
NIS to launch emergency passport for Nigerians abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service says it will introduce a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel...
NNPCL to raise stake in Dangote Refinery to 20%
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited plans to increase its stake in Dangote Refinery from 7.2% to 20%, NNPCL CEO...
Nigeria-China trade hits $24bn — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Nigeria’s trade with China has reached nearly $24 billion, driven by growing investments in manufacturing, energy,...
Obi Visits Oji River Hospital, Donates ₦10m to School of Nursing
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to strengthening education...
Thinking About Trump and Nigeria
Valentine Obienyem As I was returning from Mass this morning, I found myself reflecting on the recent pronouncement by the...
Nov. 8th Anambra Governorship Election: Ex president Federal Housing Estate Onitsha appeals to state citizens to come out enmass to vote and shuns violence
*By Eche Nwaobasi –Nnewi As citizens of Anambra state eagerly awaits for the smooth conduct of this coming Saturday 8th...
Amnesty International trains Journalists on Human Rights Sensitive reportage
The Amnesty International has organized a 2-Day capacity workshop on Human Rights Centred Journalism for Southeast and Delta State Journalists....
NSA, Service Chiefs meet over Trump’s threat
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu on Monday met with service chiefs in Abuja after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military...
Federal Government appeals to Resident Doctors to end strike, says 60% of arrears cleared
As the strike action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) continues, the industrial action has significantly affected healthcare...
Senator Natasha accuses Immigration officials of blocking her from travelling
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has alleged that immigration officials at the airport prevented her from travelling abroad. The...
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu until November 5 to defend charges or forfeit right
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has given the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),...
NDLEA uncovers new cannabis strain ‘California Loud’ in Lagos
The NDLEA has discovered a new, highly potent cannabis strain called “California Loud” in Lagos. Spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed this...
Edo woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N5m from husband – Police
The Edo Police Command has arrested Chioma Success Adaniken for faking her abduction and collecting N5 million ransom from her...
China warns US against meddling in Nigeria’s affairs amid Trump’s threat
China has cautioned the US against interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs after Donald Trump threatened military action over alleged persecution...
Civil Defence Board shifts recruitment test online
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced that shortlisted applicants will now take their recruitment tests...
