Nigeria’s investment outlook is facing renewed pressure after the US Department of State retained its “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory and expanded the number of states classified as high-risk. The latest advisory, issued on April 8, 2026, places 12 states under “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” including Borno State, Yobe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara State, as well as... Read more
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UN Deputy Chief Visits Benue, Urges Peacebuilding, Stronger Partnerships
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has called for intensified peacebuilding efforts, inclusive development, and stronger collaboration between global institutions and subnational governments during her visit to Benue State. Speaking at the Government House in Makurdi on Friday, Mohammed described Benue as critical to Nigeria’s food security, economic strength, and social stability, while commending the resilience of... Read more
2027 Polls: NBA Warns Courts, Lawyers Against Interfering in Party Affairs, Threatens Sanctions
The Nigerian Bar Association has cautioned courts and legal practitioners to desist from meddling in the internal affairs of political parties, warning that such actions contravene provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The association expressed concern over what it described as a growing trend of judicial involvement in intra-party disputes, particularly through the issuance of interim and interlocutory injunctions, as... Read more
FG Constitutes Committee to Review Proposed $200bn Gas, Power, Rail Project
The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to undertake a comprehensive review of a proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who inaugurated the panel on Thursday, said the ambitious initiative is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s transport system, strengthening energy security, and boosting its position within the... Read more
Death of Army General in Benisheikh: DHQ warns against unauthorized release of information, misinformation Urges Respect for Military Tradition, Fallen Heroes
The Defence headquarters has called on the public and the media to respect established military tradition by allowing formal notification of next of kins, before the release of casualty details, following troops of Operation Hadin Kai's success repelling of a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. According to the Director of Defence... Read more
Massive registration as Senator Marafa, thousands of supporters adopt ADC in Zamfara
AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded arrangements to carry out a massive registration in Zamfara State as Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa and thousands of his supporters across the 14 local government areas of the state have adopted the party as their political platform. According to them, this was the outcome of a... Read more
Plateau Further Eases Curfew in Jos North as Relative Calm Returns
The Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the return of relative peace after the recent violent attacks in Angwan Rukuba.Under the new arrangement, which takes effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, movement will now be restricted only between 6pm and 6am daily, allowing residents to carry out their lawful activities... Read more
Jikwoyi Building Collapse: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner, Seizes Property, Revokes Land
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of the owner of a collapsed building in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja and directed the immediate revocation and seizure of the land where the structure was erected.Wike gave the directive on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the site of the building, which collapsed on... Read more
Alleged Fake Cancer Claims: NCS Seeks Probe into Blessing CEO’s Fundraising Appeal
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged false cancer claims and suspected donation fraud involving social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO.In a statement issued by its National Director of Publicity, Bashir Mohammed Ranccas, the Society said the controversy has triggered widespread concern and underscored the need for accountability, particularly in... Read more
VIDEO: Tinubu addresses grieving families in Jos
VIDEO: Tinubu addresses grieving families in Jos President Bola Tinubu traveled to Plateau state on Wednesday to meet with families mourning victims of a deadly Palm Sunday attack, invoking the symbolism of his campaign cap’s infinity sign as a pledge to end cycles of violence, poverty, and despair. “Politically, I brought this symbol to break the shackle of violence, the... Read more
























































