Nigeria’s GDP rises by 3.89% in Q1 2026
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.89 per cent in the first...
Police arrest chef over N150m Abuja theft
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in drugging residents and stealing valuables worth about ₦150...
N10bn Kogi fraud: Court adjourns Ali Bello’s trial to June 2
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman to June 2, 2026.
Ali...
Court orders final forfeiture of assets linked to illegal mining
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets recovered from suspects involved in illegal mining...
FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27, and Thursday, May, 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir across Nigeria.
The announcement...
FCT projects near completion, ready for commissioning — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said several ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja are nearing completion and will soon be...
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo to be buried June 18
The family of late Nollywood star, Alex Ekubo, has announced that his burial rites will conclude on June 18, 2026.
Ekubo passed away on May...
Wike explains Fubara’s 2027 withdrawal
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the decision by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to withdraw from the 2027...
I’m waiting for FG approval to dislodge criminals — Igboho
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, has said he is still awaiting approval from the Federal Government to launch his proposed security outfit, Iru Ekun...
Health workers infected as Uganda Ebola cases rise to 7
Ugandan health ministry on Monday announced two more confirmed cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to seven.
The...
