‘Close shops, stay safe’- NiDCOM appeals to Nigerians in South Africa as xenophobic attacks spread

As the Xenophobic attacks continue in South Africa, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has asked Nigerians residing in the country to shut their businesses and avoid confrontations.    …

Defence Headquarters begins trial of 36 officers over alleged coup plot

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) today, April 24, commenced the trial of 36 military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu.       The 36…

Nigeria named among top 10 countries facing global food crisis

Nigeria and nine other countries now account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, a UN-backed yearly report said Friday, April 24.   The 2026 Global Report on…

‘Kanu in Jail, Imam Who Offered N1m for Pastor’s Head Free’ — Mike Arnold Says Nigeria at Crossroads

A former United States mayor, Mike Arnold, has declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads, noting that the country is facing two scenarios – “America’s greatest African ally, innovative, peaceful…

Rising Insecurity Sparks Fear, Anger as Kwara Residents Protest

Residents of Kwara South on Friday took to the streets in anger and fear over rising insecurity, staging a protest to demand urgent government intervention amid a worsening wave of…

Recruitment Exams: Police Announce Date in Kano, Warn Applicants

The Kano State Police Command has announced that the written examination for police constable recruitment will take place from April 28 to April 30, 2026, urging candidates to adhere strictly…

Nigerian Air Force Destroys Terrorist Enclaves in Southern Tumbuns, Borno State

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has sustained high-tempo air operations, destroying terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State. In a statement signed on Saturday by Air Commodore…

Femi Falana Tells Lagos Residents to Disregard Sanitation Movement Restriction

Femi Falana has urged residents of Lagos State to disregard any restriction of movement linked to the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, insisting that there is no legal basis for limiting…

EFCC Detains Former Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni in Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Probe

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud.…

Price War Heats Up: Filling Stations Adjust Petrol Rates Amid Market Stability

      Nigerian filling stations reduced their petrol price to attract patronage.     Checks on Friday showed that Nigerian filling stations in Abuja and environs dropped to N1,295…