The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), will launch a self-service online data recapture application, the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform (PENCAP), on 1 February 2026. The platform allows Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders to update their personal records remotely without visiting PFA offices. PENCAP targets RSA holders who joined the…
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday released about 3.5 million documents linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails and other materials referencing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The release is part of a court-ordered transparency process, not a new criminal investigation. The files, which include emails, court records, and…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised Nigerians in the United States who are hiding over fears of deportation to return home voluntarily and avoid possible arrest. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Sani said reports of thousands of Nigerians going into hiding due to activities of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
At least four residents were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m., setting several houses on fire and destroying food supplies and livestock. According to a post shared on X on Saturday…
The United States Department of State has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and their family members from its embassy in Niamey, Niger, citing heightened security risks following a recent attack near the capital’s international airport. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the State Department warned U.S. citizens not to travel to Niger due…
The Jigawa State Government has signed a five-million-dollar agreement with Tesni Green Power Energy Limited to establish a solar panel assembling plant in the state as part of its plan to generate 100 megawatts of solar energy and expand access to clean, affordable power. Governor Umar Namadi presided over the signing ceremony between the state…
The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and a major reduction in land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s economic transformation agenda. Under the new policy, ground rent, land use charge, and all property-related payments have been unified and reduced by over…
Alexer Peres, ex-wife of singer Harrysong, has accused her former husband of constant interference and harassment, saying he “has not let me rest,” and announced she is temporarily stepping back from custody of their two young children, aged four and three. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram story on Thursday, Alexer explained that…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol, despite objections from industry stakeholders. NAFDAC clarified that no alcohol-producing company has been shut down, stressing that the enforcement targets only the sale of alcohol in sachets, which the agency says pose serious public health…
Ayra Starr Eyes Burna Boy Collaboration Following Grammy Nod Rising Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, a two-time Grammy nominee, has identified Burna Boy as her top choice for collaboration. She made the revelation during a Billboard interview with Love Island USA star Chelley Bissainthe on Thursday. “Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person…
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has revealed that she has been evicted from her residence by her landlady, leaving her homeless while also seeking urgent funds for surgery. The actress made the disclosure in a live social media session, appealing to Nigerians for help and describing her current situation as dire. According to Abubakar, the eviction…
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Bola Tinubu’s N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading, with lawmakers highlighting what they described as improved fiscal discipline under the current administration. The budget proposal, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” sailed through plenary without debate. President Tinubu had presented the 2026…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has carried out a minor reshuffle of his Executive Council, redeploying his Chief of Staff, Hon. Gani Audu, to the Ministry of Oil and Gas Resources as Commissioner. The Governor said Audu’s appointment as Commissioner would be subject to confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly. The Secretary to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has applied to the National Industrial Court for an order to commit striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to prison over alleged defiance of a court directive. The strike resumed despite an order issued on January 27 by Justice Emmanuel Danjuma…
Anthony Joshua Pledges to Fulfil Friends’ Legacy After Nigeria Accident “I will fulfil their legacy and dreams,” British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua said, reflecting on the death of two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria. He shared an emotional video with fans on social media on Thursday, one month after the accident. The crash…
Tinubu/Shettima campaign youth leader abducted in Zamfara Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Bashir Isa Gusau, the Zamfara State Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation, in Gusau town, Zamfara State. The abduction was disclosed on Thursday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, in a post shared on social media. According to the post, the…
Abubakar Yakubu assumes office as AGN national president Veteran actor Abubakar Yakubu has officially assumed office as the new National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following the completion of Emeka Rollas’ second and final tenure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yakubu took the oath of office on Thursday at…
Fresh petrol price hike looms as crude oil hits $70 (about ₦112,000) per barrel Nigerians may face another round of petrol price increases following a sustained rise in global crude oil prices, barely three days after pump prices were adjusted nationwide. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude climbed to $70.30 per barrel (about ₦112,000), up from $64…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that he has the constitutional power to revoke the land on which Onitsha Main Market and other markets in the state are located and repurpose them for projects of overriding public interest. Soludo made the statement on Thursday during a meeting with leaders of the Anambra State…
Popular Nigerian actress Angela Okorie has been remanded in Suleja Correctional Centre over allegations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking against fellow actress Mercy Johnson Okojie. The Abuja court issued the remand order on Wednesday, following her arrest in Lagos late Tuesday. Angela was flown to Abuja for arraignment on Wednesday morning. She pleaded not guilty…
