The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved a total of N152.4 billion as the 2026 budget for the 23 local government councils in the state.
The budget was passed following the unanimous adoption of the report presented by the...
Afrobeats singer, Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Prime Boy, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, against the Nigeria Police Force over what he described as wrongful arrest, prolonged detention and violation of his fundamental...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its directive discontinuing the registration of multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder for oral suspension, citing concerns over the instability and reduced effectiveness of the medication after reconstitution.
In...
Five former cabinet members in Kano State have taken legal action against the state government following the recovery of their official vehicles.
The plaintiffs include Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports and son of Rabiu Musa...
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Hamza Madagali, the state working committee, executive members, and 21 local government chairmen have dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Madagali confirmed the decision at the...
Oil prices rose about 3% on Friday, February 27, 2026, as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks.
Brent crude futures advanced by $2.09, or around 3%, to $72.84 a...
Justice O. M. Anyachebelu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Engineer Nnaemeka Nwawka, alongside Jude Anniekwe Cyril and the Registered Trustees of Sage Nebeife...
A High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” to 11 months’ imprisonment over his involvement in ritual practices known as “oke ite” and related offences.
The judgment was...
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board has announced plans to establish 30 learning centres across selected communities to expand access to basic education for out-of-school children.
The initiative, which targets girls and Tsangaya pupils, was disclosed in a statement...
The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘D’ in Bauchi has seized contraband goods valued at N52.6 million and rescued endangered wildlife during operations conducted in February 2026.
The Comptroller of FOU Zone ‘D’, Abdullahi Ka’ila, disclosed this...
