Nigeria's solid minerals exports rose to N354 billion in 2025, reflecting significant growth driven by ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the mining sector as a major contributor to the nation's economy. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, disclosed this while delivering the maiden Annual …
Disu says implementation requires consultations, capacity building as Nigeria reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Ditsu has said the proposed establishment of state police will bring law enforcement closer to communities, deepen intelligence gathering and strengthen collaboration between federal and state security institutions. Speaking with journalists in New York on …
44 abducted pupils and teachers regain freedom after nearly two months in captivity as coordinated operation dismantles kidnappers' logistics chain in Old Oyo National Park A month-long, intelligence-driven military operation that secured the release of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State came at a cost, with the military confirming on Saturday that …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the Federal Government is deliberately keeping former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in detention as part of a plan to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television's …
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has commended the Federal Government for the successful repatriation of over 900 Nigerian citizens from South Africa in the ongoing xenophobic attacks on African migrants in that country. The group called for stronger diplomatic action to protect the lives and property of those who remain in the country. In …
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced support for a new liquefied natural gas project in Nigeria aimed at expanding reliable energy access to industries and underserved communities in the country's northern region. Towards achieving that goal, the agency disclosed in a statement on Friday that it had signed an agreement with Nigerian energy …
President Bola Tinubu has finally confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This was confirmed during the submission of Tinubu’s presidential nomination form to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, on Friday. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 14 for the hearing of a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, challenging the party's failure to recognise him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. In the suit before Justice Mohammed Umar, Hashim is asking the court to compel the …
Governor alleges plot to harvest voters' PINs, APC candidate warns residents against selling voter cards. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday traded allegations over claims that politicians are attempting to buy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the August 15 governorship election in …
Governor proposes higher spending on infrastructure, education and healthcare as lawmakers promise speedy consideration. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The presentation marks the governor's first appearance before the Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule …
