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Dauda Lawal says Zamfara won’t negotiate with bandits

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, says his administration will not negotiate with or yield to criminals in the state.

LP rep: Nigeria should withdraw from ICC, rely on local courts for human rights cases

Philip Agbese has called for Nigeria's withdrawal from the ICC, stating that the country's judicial system is capable.

ADC: Tinubu’s directive on Osun bank account raises questions over EFCC's independence

The ADC says President Tinubu's directive to EFCC to vacate the court order freezing the Osun bank accounts has raised fresh questions.

FG to investors: Support projects that promote local processing in Nigeria solid minerals sector

The federal government says Nigeria is repositioning its solid minerals sector to move beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals, urging…

'Impossible' — reactions as Peter Obi says he visited every secondary school in Anambra as governor

Reactions have trailed a claim by Peter Ob that he visited every secondary school in the state during his time in office.

ICPC: How we uncovered two more fake agencies created by PFIPC's Adeyemi

The ICPC says it has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies allegedly created by Adeniyi Adeyemi, PFIPC DG.

Nigeria, Canada sign aviation agreement for direct flights

The federal government and the government of Canada have signed an expanded air transport agreement that will, for the first time, allow direct…

Retired DSS operative arraigned for ‘providing support to IPOB’

The DSS has arraigned Nwaogu Ezeakolam, a retired officer, over allegations of membership of proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

'N8.7bn fraud’: We reported transactions on Malami's account to NFIU, banker tells court

Mashelia Arhyel Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, says the bank filed a suspicious transaction report (STR) in respect to the tra…

Uba Sani to Kaduna hajj pilgrims: Pray for peace, development in Nigeria

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has urged intending pilgrims from the state to pray for peace and development in Nigeria.

FG to launch digital switchover platform with 100 free channels on June 17

The federal government says it will launch a nationwide digital switchover (DSO) platform on June 17, with over 100 free television channels for…

Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz if attacks are halted

Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks after a ceasefire agreement with the United States

'I didn't say I'd kill him' -- Wike addresses outrage over threat to ‘shoot’ Seun Okinbaloye

Nyesom Wike says he did not threaten to kill Seun Okinbaloye, a Channels Television anchor, during a recent media chat.

REWIND: In September 2025, INEC official swore an affidavit telling court not to dabble in ADC affairs

In an affidavit deposed at the federal high court in Abuja on September 12, 2025, Jacob Ayuba, an official of INEC, asked the court not to inter…

Tinubu to governors: I'm determined to rescue Nigeria... we'll establish state police

President Bola Tinubu says he is determined to “rescue” Nigeria and will fulfil the promises he made to Nigerians.

REA, ECOWAS sign $700k deal to electrify public universities, healthcare centres

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has signed a $700,000 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Economic Community of West Afric…

Seriake Dickson: It is tough to serve with honesty in Nigeria's public service

Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west, says it is tough to serve with honesty in Nigeria’s public service.

?Terrorism fails where communities stand united’ — APC chieftain condemns Adamawa attack

Abdulrahman Haske, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, has condemned the terrorist attack on Garaha district in Hong…