Defence minister warns states against peace deals with bandits
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has cautioned state governments against negotiating peace deals with bandits, warning that such arrangements undermine national security and prolong insecurity. Speaking in an…
FG, ASUU seal new deal to end strikes, raise lecturers’ ay by 40%
The Federal Government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a major breakthrough in restoring stability, trust and quality in Nigeria’s…
Gold, lithium plants boost Nigeria’s push to become Africa’s minerals hub
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, says the establishment of lithium processing and gold refining plants across the country is positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading minerals supply hub…
Lai Mohammed reveals cabinet betrayal, Buhari’s defence in new memoir
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed how a fellow cabinet member allegedly undermined him during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the administration of…
Dangote turns to EFCC, seeks probe of ex-NMDPRA CEO for corruption
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Farouk Ahmed, former chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
‘It’s devastating’: Tinubu condoles Chimamanda, husband on their son’s death
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family following the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a State House press…
Ibile Justice Forum lauds Ogun govt for decisive action against illegal miners
The Ibile Justice Forum, an advocacy group fighting the cause of justice has commended the Ogun State government for its decisive action towards ending the menace of illegal mining across…
Moimoi, biko, abeg, other Nigerian words make OED entry
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of several Nigerian-origin words, underscoring the growing global influence of Nigeria’s language, culture, and cuisine. The December 2025…
Forum raises the alarm over illegal mining activities in Ogun community
The Ibile Justice Forum, an advocacy group, has raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri village, all within Ado-Odo community, in Ogun State.…
Anthony Joshua considers retirement after surviving fatal car crash
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retirement from professional boxing following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close…