Court orders suspension of FCTA workers’ strike
A national industrial court in Abuja has ordered workers on the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to halt their protest. The presiding judge, Emmanuel Subilim, ruled on…
Dangote refinery adjusts petrol ex-gantry price upward to N799/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the ex-gantry price of its premium motor spirit (commonly known as fuel) to N799 per litre. The product's price was increased by N100 from…
Senate moves to stiffen penalties for vote buying ahead of 2027 elections
The senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the National Assembly has suggested stricter penalties for vote buying and other electoral offenses ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement made on…
21 Kano assembly members defect from NNPP to APC
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially lost twenty-one members of the Kano State Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Days after Kano Governor Abba Yusuf formally resigned…
High UV Alert: 3 simple tips to protect yourself
With reports of high UV levels across Nigeria right now, the sun is not here to play. Whether you are stepping out for work, running errands or just sitting by…
Turkey identifies 76 suspected Nigerian artefacts
Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, says the Middle Eastern country has identified 76 wooden and metal artefacts believed to belong to Africa’s most populous country. According to a…
US withdrawal from WHO to take effect one year after Trump’s order
The United States' exit from the World Health Organisation (WHO) went into effect today. This comes one year after US President Donald Trump ordered the country's departure from the WHO…
Nigeria among beneficiaries as EU announces €557m humanitarian aid for Africa
The European Union (EU) has announced €557 million in humanitarian aid to Nigeria and other African nations from its €1.9 billion budget for 2026. Modestus Chukwulaka, press officer of the…
AI Use in Nigeria Hits 93%, Well Above Global Average – Google
According to Google, Nigerians are not only embracing but also leading the global charge in artificial intelligence (AI). In its report on Tuesday, titled "Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in…
Ogun suspends Awujale selection following KWAM 1 petition
The Ogun state government has halted the current process of selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland, citing petitions, security reports, and the need to maintain public order and the integrity…