The Federal Government has directed all universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria to participate in the national tertiary education ranking exercise as part of efforts to improve institutional performance and raise the quality of the country’s education system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a…
..Says Nigerians cannot afford to wait until 2027 for relief Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his rejection of proposals aimed at reducing energy costs, saying millions of Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities after years of economic hardship. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication,…
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was investigated in connection with alleged drug-trafficking activities in the early 1990s. The confirmation was contained in a sworn declaration filed by the FBI on August 28, 2026, before the US District Court for the District of Columbia as part…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to end insecurity across the country, announcing a renewed strategy anchored on proactive operations, long-term planning and stronger collaboration with state governments. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, disclosed this on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the Kano State…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s power sector despite the economy recording its strongest quarterly growth in five years. Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 3.89 per cent in…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has urged global investors to deepen their participation in Africa’s energy sector by supporting local processing, manufacturing, skills development and long-term financing rather than focusing solely on the extraction of raw resources. Tegbe made the call on Tuesday at the opening plenary of the Middle East…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the rescue of 21 Nigerians, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State last week. The victims, comprising eight males and 13 females, were rescued on Monday following a coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation involving personnel of…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted another cache of rifles at the Lagos Port as it intensifies surveillance and intelligence gathering to curb the illegal importation of firearms into the country. The Service said it would not only seize prohibited consignments but also investigate and expose the networks behind their importation,…
…Dismisses over 40 staff for corruption, prosecutes five By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 10,872 convictions and recovered more than N1.23 trillion in cash and assets since Ola Olukoyede assumed office as Executive Chairman of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday at a media briefing at the…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his description of the 2027 political contest as a competition with “thieves”, saying the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) lacked the moral standing to make such accusations. Atiku made the remark in a video shared on his social…
