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Adelabu resigns as Power Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation, with effect from April 30, 2026. A statement by his media aide, Bolaji

Alleged coup plotters remanded in DSS custody

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of alleged coup plotters in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Justice Jo

Strike: April 30 ultimatum stands – SSANU

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has reaffirmed its readiness to embark on industrial action from April 30 if the Federal

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate dies before assumption of office

Nigeria’s ambassador designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, has died after a prolonged illness. Aged 50, Lele passed away in Ankara, Turkey, wher

Cross River identifies 10 more persons with COVID symptoms

The Cross River State government says it has identified and isolated 10 persons who interacted with the Chinese national who reimported COVID-19 into