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Reps seek new law to protect local refineries

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- In a renewed push to strengthen domestic refining capacity and end the country's dependence on imported petroleum products, the House of Representatives, on Monday, announced plans... Read More


ASUU Strike: Minister writes vice-chancellors, begins implementation of 'No Work, No Pay

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigerian government has directed Vice-Chancellors of all federal universities to strictly implement the 'No work, No pay' policy on lecturers who stay away from duty due to the... Read More


Infantino hails Ghana as fifth African team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the Black Stars for bringing "colour, style and passion" back to footba... Read More


Ronaldinho, Okocha, African Barcelona legends to feature in Abuja charity match

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Barcelona Legend, Ronaldinho Gaucho and Super Eagle icon, Jay-Jay Okocha, are set to clash in a Charity Match in Abuja, dedicated to advancing the empowerment of the girl child. T... Read More


BREAKING: Renowned Nigerian evangelist Uma Ukpai is dead

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Renowned Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai, is dead. Uma, revered as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria, died on 6 October, the family said in a statement issued on Monday, 10 O... Read More


Renowned Nigerian evangelist Uma Ukpai is dead

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Renowned Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai, is dead. Uma, revered as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria, died on 6 October, the family said in a statement issued on Monday, 13 O... Read More


Senior Advocates of No-Consequence (SANs), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The ritual of the "Call to Bar" is the formal ceremony for the admission of new entrants into Nigeria's legal profession. The responsibility for administering it resides in the Bod... Read More


Hamas releases all remaining 20 Israeli hostages

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Hamas has released all remaining living Israeli hostages following the implementation of the US-brokered peace agreement, which is expected to bring an end to the two-year-long war... Read More


Lagos Teen author turns visa denial into book on resilience

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A 17-year-old 100-level student at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos State, Edu Muyyassir, has turned a personal setback into an inspiring story of resilience and purpose. His first ... Read More


NASS Roundup: Akpoti-Uduaghan's return, Christian genocide claim, Tinubu's $2.3bn fresh loan request, other top stories from Senate

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Senate, Nigeria's highest lawmaking body, resumed plenary on Tuesday, 7 October, after a two-month and two-week recess. The lawmakers had embarked on the long recess on 23 Jul... Read More