News as it breaks
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in politics, stating that he holds no grudges over past political actions taken against him. He made the statement on Wednesday evening during a requiem mass in Abuja in honour of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh,…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched a major demolition operation targeting illegal and structurally unsafe buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, as part of a renewed effort to enforce physical planning regulations and restore urban order. The exercise was a coordinated operation involving several key agencies, including…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian fraud suspect, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. According to the FBI, 56-year-old Adediran is wanted in connection with multiple financial crimes, including bank fraud, identity theft, and credit card fraud…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government for what he termed as “misplaced priorities,” lamenting that authorities continue to celebrate revenue milestones while Nigerians lose their lives to unchecked violence and insecurity. Atiku made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for sweeping institutional reforms at the United Nations, warning that the global body risks growing irrelevance if it fails to adapt to today’s geopolitical realities. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York—via Vice President Kashim…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of political campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections. This marks a key milestone in the electoral calendar ahead of the February 21, 2026 polls. The announcement was made via an official statement on Wednesday…
President Bola Tinubu has posthumously conferred national honours on four late Ogoni leaders—Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage, collectively known as the “Ogoni Four.” The President announced the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving…
The Federal Government has officially announced the theme for Nigeria’s 2025 Independence Day celebration: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The theme was revealed on Wednesday in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has called on Nigerians to view tax payment not as a burden, but as a civic responsibility essential to national development. The appeal was made during a one-day sensitisation programme held in Kaduna on Wednesday, themed “The Role of Media in Voluntary Tax Compliance.”…
Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has celebrated the induction of Nigerian-born athlete Jovan Olafioye into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, describing it as a “remarkable milestone” that brings great pride to Nigeria and the global Nigerian diaspora. In…
