Benue Power Shift: Akume Takes the Throne as Alia’s Former Allies Jump Ship

Nigeria is taking a major step toward youth empowerment. The Federal Government has launched a nationwide vocational and skills training programme for over 18,000 artisans and unemployed youths. Training kicks off Tuesday at 229 accredited centres across all 36 states and the FCT. This is not just another government promise. It is a real, on-the-ground move to turn vulnerability into self-reliance

Nigeria Customs Service reveals N34 trillion in duty waivers for 2025, warning that fiscal incentives are slashing revenue. Senate threatens sanctions against agencies that skipped the hearing.

APC chieftain Tolu Bankole hails Tinubu's retention of Shettima as running mate for 2027, calling it a victory for a partnership that beat the odds. Stability and continuity are the goals.

The Federal Government has made a bold move to protect Nigeria's mineral wealth, arresting two suspected illegal miners and sealing a gold mining site in Osun State. This operation, led by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, sends a clear message that the days of unchecked exploitation are over.

Fifty days in captivity. Fifty days of fear, hunger, and uncertainty. When the Oyo schoolchildren finally walked free, Nigeria celebrated. But let's be real for a second. Freedom from a kidnapper's den doesn't mean freedom from the trauma that lives inside your head. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dropped a truth bomb that every single one of us needs to hear: medical checks for these

Nigeria’s security forces just pulled off a daring rescue of abducted Oyo pupils. The IPCR says it’s proof that President Tinubu’s security strategy is working. Here’s the full story.

Cancer now kills more Africans than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB combined. The Federal Government and experts are calling for urgent pan-African action to reverse this alarming trend.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is breathing again. And so are the families of the pupils and teachers who spent 57 agonizing days in captivity. On Friday, the news broke that the abducted students and staff from Orire Local Government Area were finally free. Makinde didn't hold back his emotions.

Enugu State Forest Guard Commander Dr. Akinbayo Olasoji issues a new Standing Operational Order to boost discipline, professionalism, and corporate identity. This is a bold move for African sovereignty and security.

Senator Ali Ndume backs Defence Minister's shoot-on-sight order against terrorists, rejects reintegration of repentant bandits, and urges President Tinubu to talk directly to Nigerians.

The father of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man who claims to be the Director-General of a controversial presidential agency that doesn't exist, has spoken out. And his words hit hard.

The House of Representatives moves to supercharge SSDC funding with new revenue streams from VAT, Ecological Fund, and extractive industries. Speaker Abbas says the South South deserves a financial structure that matches its massive contribution to Nigeria's wealth.

A former aide reveals how Tinubu pulled support for Fashola's second term over loyalty issues, forcing the governor to beg traditional rulers for reconciliation.

It has been nearly two months since over 40 schoolchildren and their teachers were snatched from three schools in Oyo State. And while the clock ticks, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is sending a bold message to the Federal and Oyo State governments: drop the ego, drop the expertise, and get on your knees.

A Federal High Court in Warri has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan to pay N205 million and rebuild a traditional shrine he destroyed in Delta State. This landmark ruling affirms the constitutional rights of African traditional worshippers and sends a strong message against religious intolerance in Nigeria.

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia promises to deliver 620,000 votes for President Tinubu in 2027, double his 2023 tally. A bold move that signals APC's growing strength in the Middle Belt.

Tomato prices have doubled in weeks, forcing Nigerian housewives and caterers to adapt. Farmers blame industrial buyer exits and insecurity. NATPAN calls for solar-powered irrigation and greenhouse farming.

Three young Nigerian women rescued from sexual exploitation in Mali. Plateau State is fighting back against human trafficking. Tunde Okoro reports on the rescue and the fight for justice.

NDLEA intercepts 5.8kg cocaine hidden in Orijin Bitters cartons bound for Malaysia and arrests a 67-year-old woman with cocaine disguised as plantains in Lagos.

The Nigerian Shippers' Council protected over N90.6 billion and $1.348 million in economic value for Nigerian shippers and the national economy. This includes preventing N86.06 billion in unjustified demurrage payments and securing savings of N4.54 billion and US$1.348 million through Alternative Dispute Resolution and regulatory interventions,

Kogi State security forces have dismantled late Battijo's bandit network, recovering 1000 rustled livestock in a fierce joint operation. Read how they did it.

Nigeria is building billion-dollar AI data centres, but true tech sovereignty means investing in local engineers and owning the innovation, not just the servers.

Nigeria is pushing close to a billion dollars into new AI data centres in Lagos, but if we do not invest heavily in our own engineers to build the software, we are just renting out server space to the West.

Nigeria is building billion-dollar AI data centres, but true tech sovereignty requires investing in local engineers and startups, not just foreign servers.

Tim Motors Nigeria is bringing Geely Galaxy electric vehicles to Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt with new service stations, ending fuel queue stress.

Afenifere praises Tinubu for the State Police Bill but demands true autonomy, warning NASS against making state police an FG appendage.

The continued delay in addressing these issues will lead to brain drain in our universities. NEC and Sokoto Zone are seriously disturbed by the continued neglect of unresolved welfare issues affecting its members,

Dr George Elombi of Afreximbank calls out Western media and biased credit rating agencies, urging Africa to control its own narrative and financial ratings.

Nigeria is rapidly shifting to renewable energy to power its industrial growth and secure a $1 trillion economy. Backed by over $271 million in capital from global and local investors, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and private partners are deploying solar mini-grids and massive industrial projects to connect millions and break free from outdated grid dependencies.