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$1bn Arms Fund Row Erupts Again, Buratai Demands Defence Ministry Explain Spending
Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
Oct 13, 2026
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Gas Pipeline Host Communities Give NNPCL, PINL Two-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances
Host communities along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network in the Niger Delta have given NNPCL and PINL two weeks to settle three months of unpaid allowances owed to surveillance contractors and guards, while demanding inclusion in the companies’ community development programmes.
Oct 13, 2026
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El-Rufai Returns to Court as Corruption Trial Resumes, Bail Appeal Fails
Fails Excerpt: Former Kaduna governor faces renewed trial proceedings after the Court of Appeal upheld his detention, with multiple financial allegations still before the courts.
Oct 13, 2026
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Refinery Owners Seek End to Petroleum Product Imports
Refinery owners have urged the Federal Government to progressively end petroleum product imports by expanding domestic refining, improving crude supply and upgrading infrastructure.
Sep 29, 2026
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US Backs Nigeria’s Acquisition of 12 Attack Helicopters
The United States has reaffirmed support for Nigeria’s planned acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters as part of ongoing defence cooperation between both countries.
Sep 29, 2026
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Tinubu, Otedola Meet at Private Dinner in France
President Bola Tinubu has met billionaire businessman Femi Otedola at a private dinner in Paris, where Otedola expressed support for the administration’s economic reforms.
Sep 29, 2026
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Zuckerberg, Pichai, Others to Meet Trump as AI Safety Pressure Builds
Top technology executives are set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House amid growing calls for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence and concerns over AI safety.
Sep 29, 2026
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African Leaders to Meet in Egypt for Business Summit
More than 20 African heads of state and government representatives are expected in Egypt for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, focused on boosting trade, investment and economic cooperation across the continent.
Sep 29, 2026
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Igbo Brilliance Not Yet Translated to Collective Growth, Ohanaeze Says
Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General John Azuta-Mbata says the Igbo people have not fully converted their individual enterprise and resilience into collective development.
Sep 29, 2026
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Diri Backs Ijaw Language App, Orders School Contests
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has pledged support for a new Ijaw language app and directed schools to organise language quizzes and debates as part of efforts to preserve the language.
Sep 29, 2026
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Tokyo Records Longest Rainy Streak Since 1886
Tokyo has recorded 34 consecutive days of rain, breaking the previous record for the longest rainy spell since weather records began in 1886.
Sep 29, 2026
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Navy Warns Against Fake DSSC Recruitment Notices
The Nigerian Navy has warned the public against fake Direct Short Service Commission recruitment notices circulating on social media, saying the DSSC recruitment exercise has not commenced.
Sep 29, 2026
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Nasarawa Varsity Making Progress Against Insecurity, VC Says
The Federal University of Lafia says collaboration with security agencies and the deployment of more than 200 hunters, vigilantes and volunteers have helped reduce insecurity around student communities.
Sep 29, 2026
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NELFUND Disburses N8.2bn to 35,710 Kogi Students
NELFUND has disbursed N8.205 billion to students in eight tertiary institutions across Kogi State, covering institutional fees and upkeep allowances.
Sep 29, 2026
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FG Targets 2030 to Eliminate Rabies, Advocates Mass Dog Vaccination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its target to eliminate rabies in Nigeria by 2030, urging wider dog vaccination, surveillance and access to post-exposure treatment.
Sep 29, 2026
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