Rabiu to Honour $500,000 Super Eagles Bonus Despite Morocco Defeat

Nigeria’s billionaire businessman, Abdul Samad Rabiu has said he will still pay the $500,000 bonus he promised the Super Eagles, even after the team lost to Morocco on penalties in the Nations Cup semi-final. The chairman of BUA Group had earlier announced that he would reward the Nigerian players with $500,000 if they won the […]

Nigeria to Revise Inflation Reporting Method for First Time in 15 years

Nigeria’s statistics agency has announced plans to revise how it reports inflation, following concerns that December’s year-on-year figure may be artificially high due to changes in how prices are measured. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the expected surge in December inflation does not reflect real price movements in the economy, but is largely […]

Tinubu urges Nigerian Military to Uphold Loyalty to Democracy

President Bola Tinubu has called on the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, united and loyal to democratic rule, describing the military as a key pillar of national unity and stability. The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the armed forces as part of efforts to secure lasting peace and stability across the country. […]

Student Loan: 11,685 To Get N20,000 Upkeep Each Soon, Says NELFUND Boss

…Says 1,361,011 Applications Received, 864,798 Benefited Thus Far Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Hope has risen once again for Nigerian students as the Managing Director of Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has given them the assurance that those with outstanding payments of monthly upkeep (N20, 000) will get their payment soonest. He said that […]

US Designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon as Terrorist Organisations

The United States has formally designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist organisations, tightening sanctions against the Islamist movement across the Middle East. In a statement on Tuesday, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said the decision followed a directive from President Donald Trump to dismantle what Washington describes […]

Turkey Seeks Inclusion in Nigeria’s E-visa System to Boost Business Travel

Turkey has asked Nigeria to include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system in a move aimed at simplifying visa procedures and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

Atiku Condemns APC Govt’s ‘High-Handedness’ Over Arrest of AAU Students in Ekpoma Protest

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the arrest and detention of dozens of students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, labelling it a disturbing display of growing intolerance and heavy-handedness under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The students were detained following a protest against rising insecurity, including kidnappings, in the Ekpoma […]

‘Don’t Use Violence to Destroy Us’ – Oba of Benin Warns Edo Youths

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has issued warnings to Nigerian youths against violence that could plunge the nation into upheaval. The royal father advised while addressing leaders of Benin City Christian Community, whose 2026 Universal Week of prayers climaxed on Sunday at his Palace in Benin City. The First Class traditional ruler, who […]