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2026 Budget; NASS backs N1.5trn allocation to Nigerian Army

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- A joint committee of the National Assembly has expressed satisfaction with the N1.50 trillion 2026 budget proposal submitted for the Nigerian Army, promising to ensure the timely r... Read More


NFF reacts to FIFA 'verdict' on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to quash circulating reports suggesting that FIFA has issued a verdict regarding Nigeria's protest against the Democratic Republic o... Read More


Lassa Fever: NCDC raises alarm over infections, deaths among healthcare workers

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a nationwide advisory to healthcare workers following a rise in Lassa fever infections and deaths among me... Read More


753 Housing Saga: I didn't receive payments directly from Emefiele but through his aide - Witness

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- A former Zenith Bank official told the FCT High Court in Abuja on Monday that he did not directly receive money from Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nig... Read More


The economic and security benefits of ranching reform, By Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently reaffirmed his administration's commitment to comprehensive ranching and livestock reforms at the National Economic Council (NEC) conference in... Read More


Fresh violence tests Katsina peace deals after DPO killed in anti-rustling operation

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The killing of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) during an anti-rustling operation in Katsina State has raised fresh concerns about the durability of recent peace deals with armed ... Read More


IGP Kayode Egbetokun in the eyes of a mentee, By Zayd Ibn Isah

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- Most people who know me through my late boss, Solomon E Arase (CFR), former chairman of the Police Service Commission, are often surprised whenever I tell them that I met the curre... Read More


Apprentice allegedly kills mentor in Anambra

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- A 21-year-old apprentice has allegedly killed his mentor in Anambra State after attacking him with a pestle. The apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, was said to have struck the man, Ike... Read More


Africa Tech Summit: Fintech leaders, Busha make case for stablecoins in cross-border trade

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- Conversations around stablecoins took centre stage at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) Nairobi last week, as digital finance stakeholders examined how blockchain-based payment tools co... Read More


Security forces kill terrorists in Borno coordinated attacks

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- Nigerian security forces have killed several terrorists while repelling attacks on Pulka and Mandaragirau in Borno State. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force, fought... Read More