ASKOJ decries harassment of journalists

The Association of Kano Online Journalists, ASKOJ has decried the increasing cases of police invitations and detentions of journalists across the country. Describing the trend as deeply worrying after a…

Suspected Buruli Ulcer kills 8 in Adamawa

An outbreak of the suspected Buruli ulcer disease has claimed eight lives in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, raising public health concerns as authorities move to…

No new taxes in 2026, Edun clarifies

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured citizens that the newly signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act will not impose fresh…

NAICOM, NESG partner to boost Insurance sector reforms

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have agreed to strengthen collaboration in advancing insurance sector reforms and boosting economic growth. The…

FG clarifies fuel surcharge, says policy not new

The Federal Government has clarified that the controversial 5 percent surcharge on fossil fuel products is not a new tax, nor is it slated for immediate enforcement, but rather a…

Russia unleashes largest-ever barrage, striking Ukraine’s cabinet building

Russia stroke its enormous-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early on September 7, setting the seat of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv ablaze, authorities said.…. Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage…

Polish guards detain 26-year-old Nigerian teen for counterfeit residence permit

Polish guards have arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian citizen on charges of using a fake residence paper.… The individual was detained by the Polish Border Guard, known as Straż Graniczna, as…

Stakeholders push AI policy framework targeting global top 50 countries

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria has set a target to rank among the world’s top 50 countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption by 2027, as stakeholders called for stronger…

NNPC names Odeh, Adewunmi as comms, relations chiefs

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of Andy Odeh as Head of Corporate Communications and Morenike Adewunmi as Head of Stakeholder Relations. In a statement…

Tinubu mourns former IGP Solomon Arase

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, who passed away on Sunday…