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Representatives mourn Nigerian journalist

The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Elijah Olaluyi, a member of the House Press Corps, who passed away on Thursday. Olaluyi, 62, died after a brief illness. Akin Rotimi, Speaker of the House, in a statement...

Nigerian senator says monthly salary of N14 million is not enough to hold office

Abia North Senator Orji Kalu has said he earns a total of N14 million monthly in running expenses, salaries and benefits. However, Kalu, former governor of Abia State and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the monthly salary...

Opposition parties plan coalition against APC in 2027: NNPP chairman

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Ajuri Ahmed, has hinted at a coalition of major political parties against the possible re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the...

Opposition parties plan coalition against 2027: NNPP president

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Ajuri Ahmed, has hinted at a coalition of major political parties against the possible re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the...

Remi Tinubu donates N250 million to Borno traders

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and the Vice President's wife, Nana Shettima, together donated N250 million to support 5,000 women whose small businesses were affected by the flood in Maiduguri. Mrs Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during her solidarity...

UN-Atiku Institute and ActionAid Nigeria partner to train HDP professionals

The Atiku Institute for Development at the American University of Nigeria (AUN-AID) has partnered with ActionAid Nigeria to empower professionals working in the humanitarian, development and peace (HDP) sectors. The week-long training, which was recently held at the university's Yola...

“I didn't defame you,” responds Bobrisky Falana, Falz

Controversial transvestite Idris 'Bobrisky' Okuneye has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz. He also rejected her demand for retraction and apology. The alleged defamatory post is a controversial audio recording credited to Bobrisky last...

Niger registers 16 deaths from cholera

No fewer than 16 people have died from a cholera outbreak in Niger state, with 165 cases recorded and a mortality rate of 9 percent, said Dangana Ibrahim, the state's primary health care commissioner. He announced this at a meeting...

Sanwo-Olu insists Lagos is ready to establish a medical university

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the process to establish a medical university is now in the final stage. This implies that the current Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, may soon assume the status of a...

Nigerian Super Eagles stay on top despite Libya controversy

Despite not playing their African Cup of Nations Round 4 qualifier against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, the Nigerian Super Eagles remain top of Group D with seven points from three games. Also in the group, Rwanda recorded a crucial 2-1 victory...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...