Maritime importers and freight agents warn of potential shutdowns at Nigerian ports due to sharp increases in shipping charges approved by the Shippers' Council. Stakeholders cite cargo diversion and high costs.
INEC explains Labour Party's exclusion from FCT council polls is due to internal crisis and expired leadership. The commission cites Supreme Court judgment and multiple pending court cases. Full details inside.
NIMASA outlines plans to consolidate 2025 successes, including IMO Council return and zero piracy, to advance Nigeria's Blue Economy agenda. Discover the agency's 2026 strategy.
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
Ondo State athletes and coaches protest Evelyn Lebi's appointment as Sports Council GM, demanding a 'competent technocrat'. Government defends the choice.
Farmers in Niger State's Mashegu LGA discovered unexploded bombs near Ganaru village. Security forces have cordoned off the area as bomb experts work to safely detonate the devices.
The UN Security Council is deeply divided after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the emergency session and global reaction.
Governor Umo Eno has signed the 2026 budget of N1.584 trillion for Akwa Ibom State, focusing on capital projects. He warned against excuses, urging total commitment from officials.
Suspected armed herdsmen have triggered panic in Benue's Logo and Gwer West LGAs. Residents report unusual movements and fear attacks. Read the full report.
Labour Party members protest at INEC headquarters, demanding their candidates be uploaded for the FCT Area Council elections. They cite a court order and threaten to disrupt the February 21 polls.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights N6.9 billion for roads, drainage, water, and youth empowerment projects to boost development and welfare across the state.
Osun local government staff return to work after an 11-month strike marked by political violence and tragedy. Governor Adeleke urges peace as factions clash over council control. Read the full report.
The Ijaw Youth Council has endorsed Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term in 2027, praising his leadership amid political tensions. Read the full statement and implications.
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan commits to free, fair 2027 polls. Read his New Year message detailing upcoming elections and staff welfare priorities.
The Dawn, a Nigerian Muslim professional group, has unveiled its new executive leadership for 2025-2027. Led by National Amir Abdullah Mumuni, the team aims to strengthen governance and expand community impact. Discover the full list of new appointees.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights over ₦6.9 billion for infrastructure, empowerment, and anti-corruption initiatives. See the full project breakdown and new bills.
The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details
The National Judicial Council clarifies its position on 62 Federal High Court judge applicants, denying reports of a failed integrity test. The NBA Anti-Corruption Committee warns unresolved sleaze weakens rule of law.
AMAC Chairman Christopher Zakka Maikalangu outlines 2026 as a pivotal year for sustainable development, infrastructure, and security in Abuja Municipal Area Council. Read his full vision.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike outlines a 2026 roadmap for Abuja, promising major infrastructure projects and peaceful Area Council elections. Details inside.
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
Suspected bandits attacked the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Ondo State on New Year's Eve, setting it ablaze. Residents fled into the bush. Police confirm situation is now under control. Read more.
VP Kashim Shettima's aide, Stanley Nkwocha, details the VP's intense work routine, policy focus, and human-centred leadership. Discover the unseen side of Nigeria's governance. Read more.
Ikeja Local Council Vice Chairman Abisola Omisore distributed rice to over 200 vulnerable residents to ease festive burdens. The initiative aims to strengthen community support and public confidence in grassroots governance.
Maritime stakeholders warn that a new tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Shippers' Council will make doing business at Nigerian ports 55% costlier than other West African ports, contradicting government's cost-reduction goals.
The Benin Traditional Council has denied the Oba's involvement in the assault on Pedro Obaseki. Read the full statement and details of the incident here.
An expert analysis on the need to distinguish ceremonial Okanlomo titles from functional traditional offices to protect Yoruba land's governance integrity. Learn why jurisdiction matters.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
Suspected political thugs violently dispersed women protesting kidnappings at Kwara Government House. PDP condemns the attack. Watch the video and read the full story.
The National Judicial Council has disqualified 34 lawyers from becoming Federal High Court judges after they failed a new integrity test. Only 28 nominees will proceed to interviews.