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'I can order Army to arrest IGP,' judge warns, as woman presses contempt charges

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- A federal judge warned in Abuja on Tuesday that she could order the Chief of Army Staff to arrest the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun over his disobedience of a ... Read More


Deadly forced evictions add to the security crisis in Lagos

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- In Lagos, the demolition of informal settlements - often without adequate consultation, notice or resettlement - has turned the promise of 'housing for all' into a tale of loss, di... Read More


FAAN, United Nigeria Airlines meet over bird strikes, airport safety

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- Following recurring bird strike incidents affecting flight operations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) met with United Nigeria Airlines on Tuesday in Lagos to disc... Read More


Police recommend prosecution of company officials over dispute on Lagos prime property

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Lagos, has recommended the prosecution of senior officials of Ardova Plc for the alleged forceful takeover of a prime property i... Read More


FG to review MTN's acquisition of IHS Towers

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The federal government has revealed its plan to review MTN's acquisition of IHS Towers to ensure the alignment of the deal with Nigeria's telecommunications development goals. The... Read More


Coastal road: Lagos community fears fresh demolitions over 150m setback

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- Community leaders in Okun Igando, a coastal settlement in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, have raised the alarm over a proposed 150-metre setback along both sides... Read More


2026 UTME: JAMB announces deadline, says 1.5 million candidates registered

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on 26 February, warnin... Read More


MTN strikes deal to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- MTN Group has reached a formal understanding with IHS Towers, the long-standing provider of its tower infrastructure, regarding its proposal to acquire all the shares held by other... Read More


Ramadan and Lent: A shared lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on faith and unity, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- From time to time, I retreat into the fond memories of my youth in Delta State. Between 1992 and 1993, I served in Asaba as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a... Read More


Mambilla Power Project Trial: Agunloye's defence lawyer evokes former AGFs' legal opinions

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The Mambilla power project contract award fraud trial on Tuesday shifted foc to the legal opinions sent to former Presidents Umaru Yar'Adua and Muhammadu Buhari by their respective... Read More