The altercation, reportedly triggered by a dispute over girlfriends, quickly escalated as dangerous weapons were allegedly used by the parties involved. A violent clash erupted in Katampe, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, during the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, leaving several Fulani youths injured.
“The spirit of unity, sacrifice, and tolerance we have nurtured during Ramadan must be sustained in our communities. These values are the backbone of any nation striving for progress,” Shettima stated. Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to uphold unity, peaceful coexistence, and religious tolerance as essential pillars for national development and lasting peace. The call was made during an Eid-El-Fitr luncheon held in Maiduguri, Borno State, aimed at fostering post-Ramadan solidarity.
As of March 26, 2025, the NCDC has recorded 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The most affected states include Kebbi, Katsina, and Sokoto, where emergency response measures have been activated to contain the outbreak. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has expressed serious concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) nationwide, warning that the country is in the midst of the disease’s peak season, which spans November to May.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the Act, which repeals the 2007 version of the Investments and Securities Act, expanding the legal framework to cover Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), Digital Asset Operators (DAOPs), and Digital Asset Exchanges. In a landmark regulatory shift, Nigeria has officially classified cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as securities under the newly signed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024, positioning the country to attract more investments while tightening oversight on the fast-growing crypto sector.
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has projected a significant drop in petrol prices in Nigeria, citing the operational readiness of domestic refineries, particularly the Dangote Refinery and the revitalized Port Harcourt Refinery. The forecast follows the sharp increase in fuel prices—currently hovering around ₦930 per litre—after the removal of fuel subsidies by the Bola Tinubu administration.
A brutal mob attack in southern Nigeria has left 16 people dead after they were accused of being kidnappers, according to police reports released Friday.
The company cited compliance with NGX Rule 1.10 and Rule 1.13(f) governing the delisting of equity securities, stating that it will offer a “Payout” to shareholders who either opposed or were absent from the meeting where the delisting was approved. MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has announced plans to voluntarily delist its shares from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and transition to the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange. The decision, disclosed in a corporate statement filed with the NGX on Friday, follows shareholder approval obtained during the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on June 25, 2024.
Earlier this week, UK authorities published the names of 5,806 deceased individuals whose estates remain unclaimed, including those of several Nigerians. The number of deceased Nigerians with unclaimed assets and estates in the United Kingdom has risen to 58, according to an updated list released by the UK government under its Bona Vacantia (BV) division, responsible for managing ownerless property.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the prayers, Tinubu expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for divine protection and answered prayers. “I feel good, I feel happy, and we give thanks to Almighty Allah… that is key and very important to all of us,” he said. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his 73rd birthday on Friday with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, pledging renewed commitment to national service and harder work for the Nigerian people. Joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Sulaiman Barau, and other dignitaries, the President participated in Juma’at prayers as part of the celebration.
Speaking during the presentation of a research analysis on the 2025 state government budgets, led by Dr. Uzochukwu Amakom of the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Ogbu criticized the lack of accountability among elected officials. Former Minister of National Planning, Professor Osita Ogbu, has attributed the persistent issue of poor budget implementation across Nigerian states to the country’s flawed political and electoral system.
In places like Nigeria, Venezuela, El Salvador, and the Philippines, digital currencies are no longer tech novelties—they are essential financial tools. While cryptocurrency often gets dismissed as speculative hype in developed economies, it has emerged as a lifeline in developing nations grappling with inflation, broken banking systems, and currency instability.
Speaking on Thursday at a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo expressed outrage over the incident, stressing that no foreign company has the authority to obstruct or endanger Nigerian law enforcement personnel. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condemned the reported shooting of a Nigerian Immigration officer, allegedly on the orders of a Chinese company operating in Niger State, calling it “an attack on the sovereignty of Nigeria.”
Federal prosecutors revealed that cybercriminals in Nigeria acquired cåompromised Instagram accounts and posed as a woman named “Dani Roberts” to lure young boys into sharing explicit images. Five U.S. residents have entered or are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in connection with a Nigerian-based sextortion scheme that led to the tragic suicide of a teenage boy in Marquette, Michigan. The international cybercrime ring operated from February 2021 to May 2022, targeting young male victims using hacked social media accounts.
The dual push—expanding TB treatment access and strengthening pharmaceutical quality control—marks a strategic pivot in Nigeria’s effort to enhance public health outcomes and improve disease surveillance nationwide. The Federal Government of Nigeria has significantly scaled up tuberculosis (TB) treatment services nationwide, increasing the number of treatment centres from 12,606 in 2019 to approximately 23,000 in 2024. This expansion now covers about 57% of all health facilities in the country, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate.
According to Dr. Dahiru, 70 suspected cases have been identified across nine local government areas (LGAs), with 63 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples collected—an 83% sample collection rate. “Of these, 31 have tested positive for CSM, and sadly, we’ve lost three lives,” he stated. The Gombe State government has confirmed three fatalities and 31 positive cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as of March 27, 2025. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, during a media briefing held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre.
In a statement signed on March 27, 2025, by the institution’s provost, Mrs. Eshegaghe Rita Ogonne, the school confirmed that Edobor breached protocol during the First Lady’s participation at the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme, held at the Dome Event Center in Asaba. A student of the Delta State College of Nursing Science, identified as Osato Edobor, is under disciplinary review for recording and posting an unauthorised TikTok video during the official visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to its newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. The announcement was made in an official statement released on Friday.
At the groundbreaking ceremony held at the Gboko Water Treatment Plant in Ameladu on Thursday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, described the initiative as a strategic investment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Federal Government has officially kicked off the ₦18.9 billion rehabilitation and upgrade of the Buruku/Gboko water supply project in Benue State, reinforcing its commitment to providing clean and safe drinking water across Nigeria.
In an official notice issued on Friday, March 28, and signed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency identified Achimugu, 51, as a native of Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Nigerian socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The conviction comes under the provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. Henry was also fined ₹50,000. A Kolkata court has sentenced Nigerian national Jefferson Eze Henry to eight years in prison for orchestrating a ₹1 crore cyber fraud scheme targeting an elderly Indian man in 2021.
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly refuted allegations that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, via Ms. Aisha Achimugu, funneled state funds to Atiku. In a sharply worded statement released by his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, the claims were described as “a blatant lie from the pit of hell” and dismissed as a politically motivated fabrication.
She made the call on Thursday at the State House Banquet Hall during an Iftar gathering with former First Ladies, female lawmakers, and spouses of National Assembly members. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to citizens to demonstrate compassion and solidarity with one another during these trying economic times.
She welcomed Nigeria’s reform agenda aimed at stabilising the economy and driving growth, but emphasized the need for social safety nets to cushion the impact on low-income households. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to complement its ongoing economic stabilisation efforts with targeted social welfare programmes to protect the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.
In a notice issued to drivers, management also alleged violations including unjustified trip refusals and accepting cash payments—actions that directly violate LagRide’s digital payment policy.
