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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set October 1, 2026 as the target for Nigerians to begin seeing lower public transport fares, as the Federal Government and state governments move to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and...

Eleven people, including several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have been rescued after gunmen attacked travellers along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.The victims were travelling from the NYSC orientation camp...

The Federal Government has moved to end the involvement of the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Expressway, following growing concerns over the road’s worsening condition and the hardship faced by commuters.Minister of Works David Umahi made the position known during...

The Federal Government has unveiled a new strategy to improve electricity supply in Nigeria by expanding renewable energy deployment and improving the management of existing power assets.Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the plan on Wednesday during the launch...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 presidential election, appointing former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General.Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Secretary of...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered an alleged fake government agency operating under the name National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office.According to the anti-corruption agency, the organisation does not...

The Federal Government has rejected calls to publish a transaction-specific breakdown of how it will use funds accessed through its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking network allegedly using Nigeria as a transit point for the movement of illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other European countries and parts of...

Political parties, presidential candidates and National Assembly contenders have signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections. The agreement commits political actors to rejecting electoral violence, hate speech, misinformation, personal attacks and other...

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated the re-election of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing the victory as a major political achievement secured despite what he characterised as strong opposition. Davido spoke on Tuesday...