The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge bordering on treason before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those listed in the charge include a retired Major-General, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects. The charges follow …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a major court victory after the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt ordered the interim forfeiture of 17 containers filled with illicit opioids worth over ₦33.6 billion. Officials intercepted the containers at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State. The seizures took place on multiple …
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has confirmed plans for a joint music project with American R&B sensation Chris Brown, with the release slated for next year. Speaking on a recent episode of the Swift Conversations podcast, Davido revealed that his current sound is deeply rooted in African influences, as he returns to work with his original …
Boko Haram insurgents have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government, warning against any attempt to forcibly rescue 416 abducted victims in Borno State. In a video released on Monday, the group threatened to move the captives, including women and children to undisclosed locations if their demands are not met within the deadline, raising …
Retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of its gates to press home their demand for withdrawal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The demonstrators, alongside their family members and operating under the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), described the …
The Federal Government says it has delivered basic amenities to over 150 communities across Nigeria under its urban renewal and slum upgrading programmes as part of efforts to improve living conditions and accelerate sustainable development. This was disclosed in a press statement issued Thursday, April 16, 2026, by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban …
Indigenous carriers under the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a warning that they may suspend flight operations from Monday if the Federal Government fails to intervene in the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The operators described the increase as “unwarranted,” noting that the price of aviation fuel has surged from about ₦900 …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory warning of increased risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks following forecast flooding across parts of the country. The alert comes after the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding between …
In its quest to close the widening housing gap in Nigeria, the Federal Government is partnering with Sinoma, a global building materials manufacturer, to fast-track the delivery of affordable housing. This development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, following a high-level …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the final phase of winding down 89 defunct Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) across the country, following their acquisition by new operators under its resolution framework. The move comes after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the licences of 179 microfinance banks and …
