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Reps minority caucus split as 61 members endorse Imo lawmaker to succeed Chinda as leader

Nigeria, June 4 -- Some opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have nominated Ikenga Ugochinyere (APP, Imo) as the Minority Leader of the House, following the vacancy created by the defe... Read More


Peter Obi warns young Nigerians against ethnic, religious manipulation ahead of 2027

Nigeria, June 4 -- Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned young Nigerians against falling for narratives that exploit ethnicity, religion, and identity ahead o... Read More


Amotekun debunks reports of bandit attacks in Ondo as parents withdraw children from schools

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, has debunked reports of attacks on schools, saying there was no record of a breach of the peace in the schools. The agency, in a statemen... Read More


Nigeria seeks stronger UK investment ties at London Stock Exchange event

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Federal Ministry of Finance has reiterated Nigeria's commitment to attracting foreign investment and strengthening economic partnerships with global financial institutions follo... Read More


Five abducted Kwara worshippers feared dead in captivity

Nigeria, June 4 -- Five worshippers abducted from an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) congregation in Kwara State are feared dead in captivity, according to information reported by The PUNCH. Th... Read More


Council releases updated list of 117 universities with accredited Law programmes (FULL LIST)

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Council of Legal Education has released an updated list of universities accredited to admit Law students. The council listed 117 universities with approved Law programmes in a ... Read More


Disability advocates seek stronger enforcement of rights commitments in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 4 -- Disability rights advocates have called on the federal government to move beyond policy declarations and accelerate the implementation of commitments made under the Global Disabilit... Read More


Alleged N4.29bn Forex Fraud: Arraignment of bank, four others stalled as defendants stay away from court

Nigeria, June 4 -- The planned arraignment of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and four others over an alleged N4.29 billion foreign exchange fraud was again stalled on Wednesday at the Lagos State Sp... Read More


Kebbi Assembly elects new speaker

Nigeria, June 4 -- Members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday elected Salihu Dangoje as their new speaker, following the passing of the former speaker, Muhammad Usman, in April. Mr Dan... Read More


Police identify body found dead on Lokoja-Abuja highway as university student's

Nigeria, June 4 -- The police have confirmed that a body discovered along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway on Saturday was that of a final-year student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL). The body of Sar... Read More