DSS rescues 25 abducted travellers in Plateau state

The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully rescued 25 travellers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, the state government has announced.…

FG disputes KPMG analysis of new Tax laws

The Federal Government has pushed back against a recent assessment by global audit firm KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, saying most of the concerns raised lack substance. Responding…

Tinubu launches manhunt for Niger market terrorist

President Bola Tinubu has directed the military, police and the State Security Service to hunt down those responsible for the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where at…

Bandits kill 30, abduct many in Niger market attack

Suspected bandits believed to be operating from the Kainji Lake National Park attacked a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least 30…

Tinubu forecasts lower inflation, stronger growth in 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said 2026 would mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing moderating inflation, improved foreign reserves, rising investment inflows…

Security agencies probe mysterious blast in Sokoto village

Security agencies have launched an investigation following a mysterious blast that unsettled residents of Jabo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday night. The incident, which…

APC backs Fubara’s second term bid amid rift with Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally thrown its weight behind Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging voters to back him and President Bola Tinubu in future elections, a move…

Naira rises by 0.5% at official market

The naira began the new trading week on a positive footing, appreciating by 0.5 per cent against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. Data published…

Tinubu renames Azare Federal University after Dahiru Bauchi

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, as a mark of national…

Tinubu applauds Zulum’s impactful investments in Borno

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday spotlighted Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for what he described as impactful spending on education, healthcare and transport infrastructure, saying the projects are visibly…