The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will deploy its regional standby force to defend Benin Republic, if necessary, following a failed military coup in the country. A statement issued by the commission on Sunday in Abuja said ECOWAS condemned the failed coup, describing it as a subversion of the will of...
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has appealed to the Federal Government to open all land borders in Nigeria to ease the movement of persons and goods across the sub-region as provided under the ECOWAS trade liberation scheme. Ladoja made the appeal when the outgoing Controller of Customs, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Compt. Gambo Aliyu,...
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that his country would strengthen ties with Nigeria, amid a growing security crisis in Nigeria’s north, at the request of his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu. “Could France and Nigeria be working more closely together in the future?” This is the announcement made by French President Emmanuel Macron on...
Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to steer the affairs of the Council for another two-year term. Dantalle was re-elected during the IPAC National Executive Committee (NEC) election, which took place on Monday at the IPAC Secretariat in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says vandalism of its transmission facilities by hoodlums is a major obstacle it faces nationwide, calling for proactive steps to curb the threat. Adesina Adeonipekun, TCN Regional Head of Operations for the Southwest, said this during a sensitisation and awareness programme on safety and protection of the company’s facilities...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a midnight accident on Otedola Bridge claimed two lives on Monday, warning against excessive spending. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said that the accident occurred inward the Berger axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. He...
TikTok has announced a temporary restriction on access to its live feature during late-night hours for users in Nigeria. The social media platform has issued an in-app notice to creators to inform them. According to the notice, their decision is a part of an ongoing safety investigation. At midnight Nigerian time on Sunday, the platform...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final licenses to 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) to operate with effect from Nov. 27. A statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, stated that the exercise was in line with its powers conferred under the Bank and...
Federal pensioners say they will protest naked if the Federal Government fails to pay their pension increments and palliative allowances on or before December 12. The retirees under the aegis of Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria made the threat on Monday during a protest in Lagos. The National Chairman of the coalition, Mr Mukaila...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the freedom of the 100 students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State. While expressing his joy over the safe return of the students, President Tinubu equally charged the security agencies to ensure the swift release of the remaining 115 students...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, urged Nigerians to embrace the discipline, integrity and service ethos of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as pillars of enduring nation-building. Tinubu spoke at the launch of the book, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” held at the State House, Abuja. “The measure of a leader...
The Nigeria Police Force will resume enforcement of tinted glass permits from Jan. 2, 2026, pending final determination of the matter currently before the court. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “The decision follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday conferred a chieftaincy title on the President of Ghana, John Mahama. Mahama was installed as “Atayeto of Oodua of the Source” by Oba Adeyeye in a colourful ceremony as part of the activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary in Ile‑Ife. In his remarks, the Ooni said...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops For 8th Consecutive Month To 14% In November .Surpasses Tinubu’s 15% Target. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate decreased to 14.45 percent in November 2025. The NBS announced the decrease in its consumer price index (CPI) report on Monday, marking the eighth consecutive drop in 2025...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has announced that the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will deliver the Pre-Convocation Lecture of the ABU’s 45th Convocation Ceremony. A statement issued on Monday in Zaria by Malam Auwalu Umar, Director of the Public Affairs Directorate of the university said the former Minister of...
