The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Borno State Government, has concluded the repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon with the return of the fourth and final batch of 680 refugees, representing 162 households, from the Minawao Refugee Camp to Banki in Bama Local Council of Borno State. The arrival of this final group marked…
A United States congressional hearing on global religious freedom has faulted the Federal Government over its reported $9 million lobbying agreement in Washington, with lawmakers warning that the contract appeared designed to minimise serious allegations of human rights and religious freedom abuses. The issue was raised on Wednesday at a joint hearing of the House…
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day industrial action with effect from midnight on Friday, February 6, bringing temporary relief to public health institutions across the country. The decision was reached after an all-night meeting between JOHESU leaders and government representatives on Thursday. The talks were led by the Minister of Labour…
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of its ban on street trading, carrying out several clean-up operations across major parts of the state on Thursday. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the exercise targeted areas where traders had taken…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed fresh attempts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) to block the payment of a ₦2.5 billion judgment debt owed to 110 workers unlawfully dismissed by the university in 1996. In two separate unanimous judgments delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has confirmed the death of an officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs Mustapha Akiyode, who was shot dead by suspected smugglers during an ambush in Ogun State. Akiyode was killed in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, while carrying out official duties along…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday convened an emergency security meeting with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq following widespread outrage over the brutal killings in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The development came amid strong condemnation from the United Nations and Türkiye, as northern senators called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21 ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the announcement on Thursday during the Commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026, held…
All 183 worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained their freedom, 18 days after they were kidnapped by bandits during a church service on January 18. The rescued victims were received on Thursday by Governor Uba Sani at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna. Welcoming…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has disclosed that it is in discussions with potential Chinese investors as part of efforts to revive Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries. The move is aimed at addressing the country’s long-standing refining challenges amid declining crude oil production, heavy reliance on fuel imports, and rising petroleum prices. Nigeria’s refining…
