JAMB to issue free UTME forms to persons with disabilities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to provide free application forms to persons with disabilities (PWDs) who intend to register for the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was disclosed in Abuja on Monday through a bulletin issued by the board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. JAMB said […]
Tinubu seeks Senate approval to increase Appeal Court justices to 110, High Court judges from 70 to 90
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to consider a bill proposing amendments to the Court of Appeal Act that would raise the number of justices from 70 to 110, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s appellate justice system and addressing delays in the resolution of cases. Also, a bill to amend […]
SERAP sues Minister Adelabu, NBET over missing N128bn in power sector
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) over the alleged mismanagement of N128 billion in public funds. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja last Friday, follows findings in the Auditor-General of the […]
Tinubu approves posting of ambassador-designates to US, UK, France, Turkey
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the posting of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, marking the first deployments from the batch of diplomats confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. The approvals cover Nigeria’s missions in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Turkey, according to a statement from the president’s Special Adviser on Information […]
Super Eagles soar into AFCON 2025 semi-finals with 2–0 win over Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals following a 2–0 victory over Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams delivered the decisive blows in the second half, scoring in the 47th and 57th minutes respectively, as Nigeria outclassed the Desert […]
Court stops resident doctors’ strike scheduled for January 12
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and its members from proceeding with the nationwide strike earlier scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026. Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the interim order on Friday after hearing an ex parte motion filed by the Federal Government and the […]
ADC slams FG over silence on US arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over its continued silence following the arrest of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, by the United States, describing Nigeria’s lack of response as embarrassing and unbefitting of its status as a leading African nation. The opposition party said the development, which has drawn global reactions, presents […]
Super Eagles cruise into AFCON quarter-finals with 4–0 rout of Mozambique
The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals following a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their round of 16 clash on Monday at the Sports Complex Stadium in Fès, Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute, before Victor Osimhen doubled […]
Tinubu orders urgent hunt for Kasuwan Daji attackers, demands rescue of abducted victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down the terrorists responsible for the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji in Niger State and to urgently rescue all abducted victims. The President issued the directive on Sunday, tasking the Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, […]
Tinubu insists new tax laws will take effect January 1
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing calls from the opposition and pressure groups for a suspension of the reforms. In a statement, the president described the reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive, and sustainable fiscal foundation for […]