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Latest Nigeria news today
Breaking: One Dead, Several APC Women Injured in Fatal Road Accident in Uyo
A fatal road accident involving a bus conveying All Progressives Congress (APC) women supporters to President Bola Tinubu's campaign rally…
FG ₦50,000 Grant: MTN Subscribers Can Check Eligibility Using USSD Code
MTN subscribers can check whether they have been selected for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 relief grant through a USSD code…
Vietnam Retains Five-Year Residency Rule for Citizenship Applicants
By Omotayo Edubi Foreign nationals seeking Vietnamese citizenship generally must have lived in Vietnam for at least five years and…
Scam Alert: Fake ₦50,000 Youth Grant Circulates in Yahaya Seriki’s Name, Alongside Fake Nigeria for Women Project Links
By Obah Sylva Nigerians are being warned about fraudulent online grant offers falsely linked to Kwara politician and philanthropist Ambassador…
Two Weeks Left: INEC Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment Portal for 2027 Elections Closes November 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its online portal for recruiting ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections…
Benin-Sapele Road Rehabilitation: Contractors Resume Work as Rains Ease, Motorists React
Contractors have resumed rehabilitation work on the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo State after heavy rainfall temporarily disrupted construction, bringing relief…
Nigerian Army 92RRI Shortlist 2026 PDF: Release Date, Screening Date and How to Check
Updated 6 November 2026: The Nigerian Army 92RRI shortlist and PDF are not out yet. When The Trumpet checked the…
FG Clarifies Eligibility, Payment Process For ₦50,000 NERSI Relief Grant
By Paul JosephThe Federal Government’s official NERSI guidance explains who can receive the ₦50,000 relief grant and how selected beneficiaries…
Ebonyi Issues 30-Day Ultimatum To Occupants Of Defective Building In Abakaliki
Ebonyi State has issued a 30-day ultimatum to occupants of a structurally defective building located at No. 10 Aguluezechukwu Street,…
Oborevwori Threatens to Blacklist Delta Contractors, Vows to Revoke Delayed Road Projects as Isoko Play Host
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori threatens to blacklist contractors and revoke delayed project contracts, insisting that political friendship will not protect…
Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka Challenges Gen Z Narrative on Hunger, Economic Hardship During AIT Interview
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has challenged…
NIDCOM Raises Alarm As Gambia Moves To Replace 57 Nigerian Bank Workers
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised concerns over a directive by the Central Bank of The Gambia requiring…
Nigerian news by section
Nigeria politics news
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo Blames Uzodimma Over Deplorable Owerri-Aba Federal Highway, Urges Tinubu, Umahi to Intervene
- Telecom Operators Sue House of Representatives Over Poor Network Service Probe
- Peter Obi’s NDC Convoy Attack in Calabar: Cross River Government, Opposition Trade Blame
- Okowa’s Oleh Speech Draws Hostile Online Backlash in Delta
- Warri Ward Delineation: Youths Disrupt INEC Stakeholders’ Meeting in Asaba Over Controversial Boundaries
Nigeria business news
- FG ₦50,000 Grant: MTN Subscribers Can Check Eligibility Using USSD Code
- Why Other States Must Study Enugu’s Tax, Revenue Reforms
- NCDMB Woos Investors, Highlights Nigeria’s $10bn Oil and Gas Investment Reforms at ADIPEC 2026
- FG Removes ‘One-Off’ Description From ₦50,000 NERSI Grant After FIJ Report
- Nigeria Risks Repeating Oil Economy Mistakes in Digital Sector, Taiwo Oyedele Warns
Security and defence news
- Nigerian Army Releases SSCC Course 50/2027 Shortlist, Announces November 23 Selection Board
- NSCDC Dismantles Notorious Gang Hideout At Ebonyi/Benue Border, Recovers Arms
- Nigerian Navy Batch 39 Aptitude Test Set for November 21
- Court Admits Interrogation Videos, Statements Of 6 Alleged Coup Plotters
- Nigerian Army 92RRI Shortlist 2026 PDF: Release Date, Screening Date and How to Check
Crime and metro news
- Kenya Sentences Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie to 200 Years in Prison Over Shakahola Deaths
- Niger Police Arrest Four Fathers Over Alleged Plot to Sacrifice Their Children for Money Rituals
- Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Suspect, Recover Stolen Lexus RX 330 in Cross River
- Scam Alert: Fake ₦50,000 Youth Grant Circulates in Yahaya Seriki’s Name, Alongside Fake Nigeria for Women Project Links
- Peter Obi’s NDC Convoy Attack in Calabar: Cross River Government, Opposition Trade Blame
Law and judiciary news
- Bauchi Gov Orders Salary Review, Vehicles for Magistrates; New Court Divisions Sought
- Can Atiku Still Contest in 2027? What the Court Ruling Means
- Court Admits Interrogation Videos, Statements Of 6 Alleged Coup Plotters
- BREAKING: Court Nullifies Atiku’s 2027 ADC Presidential Candidacy, Sacks David Mark-Led Leadership
- Court Strips Sunday Karimi of APC Ticket, Declares Bamidele Aro Kogi West Senatorial Candidate
Nigeria education news
- Breaking: FG Begins August 2026 TVET Stipend Payment as Beneficiaries Receive ₦30,000 Bank Alerts
- JAMB Reveals How Candidates Can Check Approved UTME and O’Level Subject Combinations for Admission
- FG Urges Federal Tertiary Institutions to Prioritise Public Interest in PPP Projects
- Ogun Poly Lecturers Threaten Strike, Demand ₦100m Monthly Funding From Abiodun Government
- NELFUND Disburses ₦372.62bn in Student Loans as 1.66 Million Applications Are Processed
Nigeria health news
- WHO Says Implementing 6 Climate Measures Capable Of Saving 1.6m Lives Annually, Reduce Carbon Emissions
- NCDC Identifies 2 Suspected Cases Of Ebola In North-East
- Lagos Alerts Residents To Extreme Heat Risks Amid El Niño Concerns
- Anti Abiba Draws Attention To High Cost Of Medical Care Following Brother’s Death
- Delta Introduces Bonding Agreements to Retain Trained Doctors
Nigeria tech news
- CBN Introduces ₦15bn Capital Requirement for Foreign Stablecoin Issuers, Sets ₦10bn for Naira Tokens
- Telecom Operators Sue House of Representatives Over Poor Network Service Probe
- Nigeria Risks Repeating Oil Economy Mistakes in Digital Sector, Taiwo Oyedele Warns
- How to Spot a Fake OPay Transfer Alert (Merchant Safety Guide)
- Google Targets 3 Million Africans for AI, Digital Skills Training by 2030
Nigeria sports news
- U-17 Women’s World Cup: NIS DG Philip Shaibu Urges Flamingos to Defeat Japan and Win Historic Title
- Tinubu’s Aide Calls For Renewed Approach To Grassroots Sports Development
- Okpebholo Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 World Cup Final Qualification
- Unai Emery To Sign New Aston Villa Contract Following Interest From Manchester United
- Barcelona Tie Down Raphinha With New Contract Until 2030
Nigerian entertainment news
- Kunle Afolayan’s Son, Dieko, Sparks Reactions With Blonde Photoshoot as He Celebrates 21st Birthday
- Davido’s Aide Dre DMW Fires Back At VeryDarkMan Over Mohbad Case, Accuses Activist Of Lying
- VDM Accuses Davido’s Crew of Plotting His Arrest Over Mohbad Case, Reveals What Ended Their Friendship
- Late Herbert Wigwe’s Daughter, Tochi, Marries Wilson Aikhomu in Traditional Wedding
- Blessing CEO Faces Backlash After Announcing Breakup With IVD, Nigerians Question Her Apology
Breaking news in Nigeria
Plane Crashes Near Trump’s Florida Resort, Killing 9 Passengers On Board
A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, less than seven miles from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, killing all nine…
Delta CP Samuel Erale Visits Asagba of Asaba, Gets Commendation for Koka Flyover Security Response
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has paid a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Professor…
Okpara Inland Tension: Youths Allegedly Burn Vehicles, Attack Community Leader’s Home After Fatal Shooting
Tension has reportedly gripped Okpara Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State after a fatal shooting allegedly…
BTPDI Chairman Hails Prof. Edem Eniang as Nigeria’s Representative at First World Congress on Snakes in Sri Lanka
Chairman of the BRACED Tourism Promotion and Development Initiative (BTPDI) and Convener/Founder of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), Dr.…
Court Orders NMDPRA Against Withholding Fuel Import Licences To Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue…
Delta Civil Servants Protest: Aniagwu Escapes Attack at Asaba Secretariat
The Delta civil servants protest at the state secretariat in Asaba took a dramatic turn on Friday when Commissioner for…
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