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APC screens Kwara Governor Abdulrazaq for Senate ticket

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Senatorial Aspirants' Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has screened the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, ahead of the party's primaries for... Read More


N1.6bn Fraud Trial: Court rejects Bauchi accountant-general's Hajj request

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rejected an application filed by the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, and other defendants in the ongoing trial o... Read More


NPFL: Abia Warriors suspend Amapakabo, Bethel Oji as Shorunmu takes temporary charge

Nigeria, May 13 -- Abia Warriors F.C. have suspended technical adviser Imama Amapakabo and chief coach Bethel Oji over alleged acts of insubordination, with former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu... Read More


FCCPC supports Lagos smart metering rollout, crackdown on estimated billing

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has backed recent moves by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to curb estimated electricit... Read More


British govt seeks credible elections in Nigeria - Envoy

Nigeria, May 13 -- The British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, has declared the British Government's desire for free, peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria in 2027. However, the envoy said... Read More


Lagos Blue Line records 3.5 million passengers in one year as daily ridership hits 15,000

Nigeria, May 12 -- The Lagos State Government says the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line transported about 3.5 million passengers in 2025, with daily ridership on the corridor rising to 15,000 ... Read More


Abuja court to deliver judgement in illegal mining trial of eight Chinese nationals

Nigeria, May 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed 13 July for judgement in the illegal mining trial of eight Chinese nationals and two others. The judge, James Omotosho, fixed the d... Read More


"Mention one President Nigerians didnt criticise" - Olaiya Igwe defends Tinubu

Nigeria, May 12 -- Veteran Yoruba actor Ebun "Olaiya Igwe" Oloyede has commented on the performance of President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office. The actor, who went naked to campaign for Mr Tinu... Read More


APC heavyweights set for showdown in Kaduna as aspirants reject consensus option

Nigeria, May 12 -- As the tempo of political activities increases in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, an internal crisis is simmering in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in ... Read More


Tinubu approves Nigeria's hosting bid for CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly

Nigeria, May 12 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football as well as the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. The ap... Read More