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  The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that at least 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings are currently under investigation ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, raising fresh concerns over security and the conduct of political actors as the state prepares for the polls. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed that several arrests have already been made in connection with the incidents. […]

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, following the completion of the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under the Central Bank of Nigeria's corporate governance guidelines. The decision was announced after a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors, which also approved the appointment of current Non-Executive Director, Emmanuel Nnorom, as […]

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians residing in South Africa who feel their lives are under threat to take advantage of the ongoing evacuation programme, warning that the security situation remains uncertain amid renewed xenophobic attacks. The appeal follows the recent killing of two Nigerian nationals, Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu, incidents that have heightened concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported approximately 466,000 metric tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe in June 2026, reinforcing Nigeria's growing position as a major supplier of refined petroleum products to the international market. The June shipment, estimated at about 582.5 million litres of jet fuel, is valued at roughly N757 billion, based on an average domestic price of N1,300 per litre. The export volume represents the refinery's highest monthly jet fuel […]

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke over the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The incident, which has sparked concern among residents, is currently under investigation, with the police intensifying efforts to apprehend four other suspects believed to have participated in the fatal attack. According to the police, the incident was reported […]

  The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation targeting cult-related activities in Uyo, the state capital. The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended during a raid on a residential building located off Abak Road, which police said had been under surveillance following intelligence reports linking it to cultism and illicit drug activities. […]

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, warning that it may take further diplomatic measures if attacks against Nigerians continue. In separate statements issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg and the Nigerian Union South Africa, the government called for immediate, transparent and thorough investigations into the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the financial sustainability and global competitiveness of Nigerian universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP), a new initiative designed to enhance alumni engagement, strategic partnerships, and institutional fundraising. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative during the closing ceremony of the National University Advancement Programme training for university officials. Alausa explained that the programme is intended to complement, not […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and other relevant stakeholders, to commence a nationwide programme within the next 30 days to train 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians. The initiative, known as The Power Force, is part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at […]