Bandits have kidnapped Ahmed Mohammed, popularly known as Barrister Ahmed Lawyer, a Commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, along with his driver, former SUBEB Chairman Mohammed Bawa Niworu, and several travellers in Mashegu, Niger State. The abduction happened in the early hours of Monday,...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed deep sadness over the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. He described her passing as a regrettable and painful loss, not only to her family and colleagues but also to the entire Nigerian...

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery for what it describes as anti-worker actions. According to the TUC, workers were allegedly sacked by the refinery for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of association and unionization. The umbrella...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports by some international platforms and online influencers alleging that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. The government says the claims are false, misleading, and divisive. According to the Minister of Information and National...

Nigeria has secured stronger funding commitments from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to drive the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project. The new phase will expand SAPZ operations from the initial eight states and the FCT to 24 additional states, focusing on...

Nigeria has secured stronger funding commitments from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to drive the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project. The new phase will expand SAPZ operations from the initial eight states and the FCT to 24 additional states, focusing on...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning of a possible strike if long-standing demands are not met. The decision comes after ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. In...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, says Nigeria’s Independence Day is not just a ceremonial date but a moment for deep reflection on the nation’s journey. Speaking at the Independence Day event in Abuja, Akume notes that since October 1,...

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery for what it describes as anti-worker actions. According to the TUC, workers were allegedly sacked by the refinery for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of association and unionization. The umbrella...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against Professor Pat Utomi’s plan to set up a shadow government in Nigeria, declaring the move unconstitutional. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Monday, September 29, 2025, in a case filed by the Department of State Services...