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Reporter’s Diary: Reporting COP17 from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget records 14.4% performance in first half of 2026

Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service

How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infrastructure in 31 months – Minister

Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment

FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers

Kosoko, Quadri explain why ailing Ogogo can’t be moved despite numerous help offers

US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

US Coast Guard lifts 12-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US

Abia seals residence over human waste stored inside living room

US varsity launches bachelor’s degree in content creation

Ebonyi man found dead in bush shortly after endorsing opposition candidate

‘I don’t snatch husbands; MC Oluomo is the only married man I’ve dated’— Ehi Ogbebor

Weak copyright protection could undermine Nigeria’s N1.97 trillion creative economy – Experts

‘I haven’t sold anyone’s catalogue to a distributor, third party or anyone’ – Dapper debunks rip-off claims

Experts challenge Akwa Ibom HCDTs to diversify funding beyond oil money

INEC presents certificate of return to Adeleke, deputy for fresh four-year term

Zamfara 2027: Lawal’s unique and compelling selling points, By Jibo Magayaki Jamilu

027: SDP’s Adebayo criticises Tinubu for being absent from peace accord

2027: SDP’s Adebayo criticises Tinubu for being absent from peace accord

Tinubu joins US request for more time to release records on drug trafficking allegations

Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise David joins Brighton on loan

Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise David joins Brighton on loan

Soldiers arrest ‘illegal miners’ in Niger

Police arrest transformer vandal after rescuing him unconscious

Kayinsola Ajayi returns to Diamond League spotlight in Silesia showdown

CJID opens 2026 awards to reporters, editors, introduces human rights category

Seven key issues to shape conversations as UNCCD COP17 kicks off in Mongolia

Edo unveils policy to tackle digital GBV

Enugu govt resumes survey revalidation, digitisation exercise

2027: INEC projects over 100 million registered voters

Corruption Allegation: Edo assembly inaugurates panel to probe ex-speaker

NBA commends Uba Sani for strengthening Judiciary in Kaduna State

2027: Businessman sues INEC, NDC over substitution of his name in Enugu North ticket

Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency

Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign peace accord ahead of 2027 campaigns

‘I defeated 17 governors with my phone’ — Davido speaks on Osun election, Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo

Enugu leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming

Enugu leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming

Niger agency raises alarm over cracks at Kaduna dam, warns of flood risk

Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun

Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun

Four arrested over killing of man, 30, in Minna

Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export Potential

Oyo Primary Healthcare Board engages VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-PreQualified DMPA SC

Afrilition: Jason Arday and the cannibal game, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

2027: Reps Minority Leader, G100 push for single opposition presidential candidate

Flooding: Anambra orders urgent testing of water sources

Political parties may select candidates, it’s the people that select governments, By Akeem Bello

Mbah increases ESUT subvention to ₦276 million, begs ASUU to suspend strike

Okpebholo swears in new commissioner for education

Electricity worker dies in electrocution incident – Official

NHRC records 20% spike in human rights complaints in one month

Tourism Minister Musawa unveils 100-day ‘Ember to Remember’ campaign

EFCC recovers N4.4bn diesel allegedly converted by Lagos oil firm

Anambra records 22.8% revenue performance in first half of 2026, spends ₦13.79 billion on security

DPP takes over prosecution in Akwa Ibom farmer-herder case

Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal Coach as Teranga Lions begin new era

Africa’s biggest bank targets stake in OPay ahead of IPO – Report

Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover gun, ammunition

VC rejects ASUU’s claim of resignation of over 200 lecturers

NHRC, partner sign agreement to boost prevention of human rights violations

UPDATED: #OsunDecides2026: I had no deal with ADC – Gov Adeleke

#OsunDecides2026: I had no deal with ADC – Gov Adeleke

Cement costs more in Nigeria than Kenya, Tanzania as FCCPC probes pricing

Family announces burial arrangements for filmmaker, Dimbo Atiya

CeFTPI urges effective execution of Nigeria’s organised crime strategy

Pilgrimage: Jigawa sets final hajj fare, fixes payment deadline

Ogogo’s colleagues rally support as daughter says actor is unfit to fly

ANALYSIS: Six factors that helped Adeleke win #OsunDecides2026

Ebonyi deputy gov’s daughter-in-law laments separation from her kids

Abuja Flood: Wike vows to demolish houses blocking water channels

May & Baker disowns ‘fraudulent M&B Equity Stake’ investment scheme

FG unveils national digital cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months

#OsunDecides2026: We didn’t perform poorly, we collaborated with Accord – ADC

Abia tax reform targets efficiency, not increasing burden on citizens – Commissioner

NDLEA seizes cocaine worth N39bn, arrests two suspected cartel members

NDC national leader Dickson appoints political, technical, media aides

Shehu Sani defends Governor Adeleke’s gratitude, endorsement of Tinubu for reelection

Over 200 Kaduna university lecturers quit over poor pay, ASUU says, threatens indefinite strike

Two shot as troops foil attempted mass abduction in Zamfara – Military

Residents report mass killings in Plateau community

#OsunDecides2026: More voters, wider win margin for Adeleke, other insights from election results – Report

Ocheme, Uchegbu lead Nigerian charge as PFL Africa Semi-Finals head to Morocco

Sporting Lagos ready for NPFL challenge after ValueJet Cup success — Buter

Nigeria’s inflation falls to 15.43% in July as food prices rise

Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects

IBB @ 85: Otti hails ex-military president as ‘Father of Abia State’

Resident doctors commend Uba Sani for prioritising healthcare workers’ welfare

‘Our father is battling Stage 4 cancer’ — Ogogo Hassan’s daughters reveal, seek treatment options

Abiodun congratulates Adeleke, praises Tinubu for providing level playing field

Bayelsa: Education fund partners British Council to train 400 teachers

Akwa Ibom varsity finally secures law accreditation months after Eno’s misleading claim

Remi Tinubu leads govs, wives to Ogun for zonal launch of National Community Food Bank Programme

Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, urges governor to unite Osun

Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 27.49% with fresh N20.7 billion share purchase

#OsunDecides2026: Final results from collation centre (LIVE UPDATES)

BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Accord Party candidate Adeleke wins Ede North by landslide

OsunDecides2026: Accord Party wins Iwo LG with a wide margin