Daily News Alert
Enter your email below.





Hot Stories


Recent Stories

Nigeria Loses Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, at 50 After Prolonged Illness

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria Loses Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, at 50 After Prolonged Illness
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced the death of Ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away at the age of 50 after a prolonged illness. - Continue reading →

Millions Still Unregistered as Nigeria’s Identity Gap Raises Concerns Over Financial Inclusion

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Millions Still Unregistered as Nigeria’s Identity Gap Raises Concerns Over Financial Inclusion
A biometric identity expert, Olalekan Olasiyan, has warned that Nigeria’s expanding Bank Verification Number (BVN) system still leaves millions of people outside the country’s digital identity network. - Continue reading →


Mahama Highlights Hidden Money Flow From Contractor Payments, Sparks Nationwide Economic Debate

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Mahama Highlights Hidden Money Flow From Contractor Payments, Sparks Nationwide Economic Debate
John Mahama has triggered wide discussion after remarks describing how contractor payments circulate beyond formal business channels into broader informal spending networks. - Continue reading →

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in ADC Leadership Legal Battle Involving David Mark

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in ADC Leadership Legal Battle Involving David Mark
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in a high-profile case involving the leadership crisis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where party chairman David Mark is challenging court intervention in the party’s internal affairs. - Continue reading →

Tinubu Approves Major Shake-Up in Education Agencies, Appoints New Leaders for NECO, NBTE, and Others

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Tinubu Approves Major Shake-Up in Education Agencies, Appoints New Leaders for NECO, NBTE, and Others
President Bola Tinubu has approved key leadership appointments across several federal education institutions, including the National Examinations Council (NECO), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the National Library of Nigeria, and the Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam. - Continue reading →


Plateau Govt Charges Five DSS-Detained Suspects Over Palm Sunday Massacre in Jos

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Plateau Govt Charges Five DSS-Detained Suspects Over Palm Sunday Massacre in Jos
The Plateau State Government has formally charged five individuals allegedly linked to the Palm Sunday killings in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. - Continue reading →

Lagos Govt Clears Air on Solar Permit Claims, Says Fees Apply Only to Housing Estates

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Lagos Govt Clears Air on Solar Permit Claims, Says Fees Apply Only to Housing Estates
The Lagos State Government has debunked claims that residents are required to pay for permits to install solar systems across the state, clarifying that such fees apply only within government-owned housing estates. - Continue reading →

Soludo Partners Flutterwave to Turn Anambra into Nigeria’s Next Digital Commerce Powerhouse

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Soludo Partners Flutterwave to Turn Anambra into Nigeria’s Next Digital Commerce Powerhouse
Chukwuma Soludo has teamed up with Flutterwave in a bold move to accelerate Anambra’s digital economy, aiming to empower small businesses with seamless payments and access to global markets. - Continue reading →

Soludo Taps Influential Cleric-Scholar to Lead COOU as Chancellor, Signals New Era For Anambra Education

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Soludo Taps Influential Cleric-Scholar to Lead COOU as Chancellor, Signals New Era For Anambra Education
Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Matthew Kukah as Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, signaling a major step toward strengthening academic excellence and global partnerships. - Continue reading →

Court Hands Life Sentence to Man for Raping Daughter in Landmark Calabar Judgment

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Court Hands Life Sentence to Man for Raping Daughter in Landmark Calabar Judgment
A High Court in Calabar has sentenced a 46-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his daughter, in a ruling described as a major step toward justice for survivors of sexual violence. - Continue reading →

Hidden Crisis: Thousands of Nigerian Children Living with Undiagnosed HIV as Treatment Gaps Persist

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Hidden Crisis: Thousands of Nigerian Children Living with Undiagnosed HIV as Treatment Gaps Persist
Thousands of children in Nigeria are still slipping through the cracks of the HIV response, with many undiagnosed and untreated despite ongoing efforts. - Continue reading →

Rivers Police Disband All Tactical Units, Launch New Violent Crime Response Unit to Tackle Insecurity

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
 Rivers Police Disband All Tactical Units, Launch New Violent Crime Response Unit to Tackle Insecurity
The Rivers State Police Command has disbanded all existing tactical units and introduced a new Violent Crime Response Unit aimed at improving professionalism and tackling serious criminal cases across Rivers State. - Continue reading →

Catholic Bishops Empower 200 Ekiti Households with Skills, Tools to Boost Agricultural Livelihoods

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
 Catholic Bishops Empower 200 Ekiti Households with Skills, Tools to Boost Agricultural Livelihoods
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, through Caritas Nigeria, has empowered about 200 households in Ekiti State with vocational training and agricultural processing equipment aimed at reducing poverty and promoting sustainable livelihoods. - Continue reading →

Lagos Restores Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise With Movement Restrictions Starting April 25

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Lagos Restores Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise With Movement Restrictions Starting April 25
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, set to resume on April 25, 2026, with strict mobility restrictions and enforcement measures in place. - Continue reading →

N152m Fraud Trial: Police Seek Virtual Testimony From US Witness in Lagos Court

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
N152m Fraud Trial: Police Seek Virtual Testimony From US Witness in Lagos Court
In the ongoing N152 million fraud case against property developer Olukayode Olusanya, the Nigeria Police have asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to allow a key witness, engineer Anthony Ugbebor, to testify virtually from the United States. - Continue reading →

Mr P Peter Okoye Breaks Silence on Family Rift, Rejects “Woman” Narrative

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Mr P Peter Okoye Breaks Silence on Family Rift, Rejects “Woman” Narrative
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye (Mr P) has dismissed claims that a woman caused the ongoing rift in the Okoye family, insisting the dispute within the former P-Square group stems from long-standing issues of trust, loyalty, and business disagreements. - Continue reading →

Chief Justice of Nigeria to Lead Abuja Conference on Judiciary’s Role in Strengthening Democracy

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Chief Justice of Nigeria to Lead Abuja Conference on Judiciary’s Role in Strengthening Democracy
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Chief Justice of Nigeria, will on April 23 inaugurate the National Conference of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents in Abuja, focusing on how the judiciary can deepen democracy in Nigeria. - Continue reading →

FCT High Court Issues Contempt Warning to Samuel Anyanwu Over PDP Leadership Dispute

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
FCT High Court Issues Contempt Warning to Samuel Anyanwu Over PDP Leadership Dispute
The FCT High Court has issued a Form 48 notice of consequences for contempt against Samuel Anyanwu and Joash Amupitan, warning that they could face arrest if they fail to comply with a January 12, 2026 judgment in a political leadership dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party. - Continue reading →

Adebayo Adelabu Set to Resign as Power Minister, Eyes 2027 Oyo Governorship Race

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Adebayo Adelabu Set to Resign as Power Minister, Eyes 2027 Oyo Governorship Race
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is reportedly preparing to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue his ambition of becoming governor of Oyo State in the 2027 elections. - Continue reading →

Adeleke Hosts Free Mega Concert in Osogbo, Youth Engagement, And 2026 Political Momentum

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Adeleke Hosts Free Mega Concert in Osogbo, Youth Engagement, And 2026 Political Momentum
Ademola Adeleke has announced a free “Get Out to Vote” concert in Osogbo featuring top Nigerian artists including his son B-Red, alongside acts such as Peruzzi, CDQ, Shina Peters, May D, and others. - Continue reading →

Shettima Inaugurates Landmark Kaduna Banquet Hall, Pledges Federal Support for Development Drive

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Shettima Inaugurates Landmark Kaduna Banquet Hall, Pledges Federal Support for Development Drive
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a modern banquet hall built by the Kaduna State Government, describing the project as a symbol of institutional development and purposeful leadership. - Continue reading →

Court Jails Three Over Attack on Environmental Officers in Lagos

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Court Jails Three Over Attack on Environmental Officers in Lagos
A Lagos Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced three men for attacking officials of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (also known as Kick Against Indiscipline) during an environmental enforcement operation in Lagos State. - Continue reading →

NAFDAC Launches Task Force in Kano to Fight Fake Drugs and Unsafe Food

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
NAFDAC Launches Task Force in Kano to Fight Fake Drugs and Unsafe Food
The (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a seven-member task force in Kano State to tackle the rising spread of counterfeit drugs and unwholesome food products. - Continue reading →

Kano Gov Nominates Garo as New Deputy Governor After Surprise Vacancy

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Kano Gov Nominates Garo as New Deputy Governor After Surprise Vacancy
Abba Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor of Kano State. - Continue reading →

Cyber Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Warns Nigerians Over Surge in Fake Emails Targeting Bank Accounts

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
 Cyber Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Warns Nigerians Over Surge in Fake Emails Targeting Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised alarm over a growing wave of fraudulent emails, messages, and online communications designed to deceive Nigerians and compromise personal and financial data. - Continue reading →

New Flight Operations Chief with 40+ Years’ Experience Set to Elevate Safety and Performance

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
New Flight Operations Chief with 40+ Years’ Experience Set to Elevate Safety and Performance
Ibom Air has appointed seasoned aviation expert Captain Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations, bringing over 40 years of industry experience and 20,000+ flight hours to the fast-growing Nigerian airline. - Continue reading →

EFCC Raises Alarm: Fake Officers Target Nigerians in Shocking New Scam Tactics

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
 EFCC Raises Alarm: Fake Officers Target Nigerians in Shocking New Scam Tactics
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a strong warning over rising cases of criminals impersonating its officers to extort unsuspecting Nigerians. - Continue reading →

Nigeria Police Crack Down on 167 Senior Officers: Inside the High-Stakes Disciplinary Probe

Posted on Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria Police Crack Down on 167 Senior Officers: Inside the High-Stakes Disciplinary Probe
The Nigeria Police Force has launched a major internal review through its Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), targeting 167 senior officers accused of misconduct. - Continue reading →

Ondo State Governor Announces N50m Women Empowerment Fund, Targets Widows and Elderly in Ondo

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Ondo State Governor Announces N50m Women Empowerment Fund, Targets Widows and Elderly in Ondo
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a N50 million empowerment programme for women, particularly widows and the elderly, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure. - Continue reading →

President Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister Wale Edun in Cabinet Shake-Up

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
President Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister Wale Edun in Cabinet Shake-Up
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council, directing changes in key ministries including Finance and Housing. - Continue reading →

Nigeria Expands Malaria Vaccination to More States Amid Declining Donor Funding

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria Expands Malaria Vaccination to More States Amid Declining Donor Funding
Nigeria has expanded its malaria vaccination programme beyond initial pilot states to include more regions as part of efforts to reduce the country’s high malaria burden. - Continue reading →

Arise News Journalist Killing: Police Detail Arrests of Suspects as Trial of 11 Defendants Continues in Abuja

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Arise News Journalist Killing: Police Detail Arrests of Suspects as Trial of 11 Defendants Continues in Abuja
A police witness has revealed how key arrests were made in the ongoing trial of 11 defendants accused of the robbery that led to the death of Arise News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu in Abuja. - Continue reading →

PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Faces Backlash Over Alleged Defiance of Supreme Court Stay of Execution

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Faces Backlash Over Alleged Defiance of Supreme Court Stay of Execution
Concerns have been raised over alleged violations of a Supreme Court stay of execution in ongoing legal disputes involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). - Continue reading →

Tacha Sparks Debate After Comparing Prejudice Among Nigerians to Racism Abroad

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Tacha Sparks Debate After Comparing Prejudice Among Nigerians to Racism Abroad
Reality TV star Tacha has stirred controversy after claiming that discrimination among Nigerians can be as severe as racism abroad. - Continue reading →

Ubi Franklin Warns of Legal Action Over Alleged Cyberbullying Against Davido and Chioma Adeleke

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Ubi Franklin Warns of Legal Action Over Alleged Cyberbullying Against Davido and Chioma Adeleke
Music executive Ubi Franklin has warned that individuals involved in alleged coordinated online attacks against singer Davido, his wife Chioma Adeleke, and their family may face legal consequences. - Continue reading →

Orji Uzor Kalu Defends INEC, Dismisses Election Interference Claims as Baseless

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Orji Uzor Kalu Defends INEC, Dismisses Election Interference Claims as Baseless
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected allegations that the Independent National Electoral Commission is being manipulated, stating there is no credible evidence to support such claims. - Continue reading →

INEC Assures Free, Fair Osun Polls Amid Protest Over REC Transfer

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
INEC Assures Free, Fair Osun Polls Amid Protest Over REC Transfer
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured residents of Osun State that the August 15 governorship election will be transparent, credible, and peaceful. - Continue reading →

Lagos Government Shuts Down Public Toilets Dumping Raw Sewage into Drains in Surulere and Lagos Island

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Lagos Government Shuts Down Public Toilets Dumping Raw Sewage into Drains in Surulere and Lagos Island
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed two public restrooms in Surulere and Lagos Island for illegally discharging untreated sewage into drains and canals. - Continue reading →

Alleged Coup Plot: FG Charges Timipre Sylva, Others Over Plan to Overthrow Bola Tinubu

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
Alleged Coup Plot: FG Charges Timipre Sylva, Others Over Plan to Overthrow Bola Tinubu
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a 13-count charge against several individuals, including former Bayelsa State governor Timipre Sylva, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. - Continue reading →

1.8 Million Apply, Only 1.1 Million Advance: CDCFIB Recruitment Enters High-Stakes Screening Phase

Posted on Tue 21st Apr, 2026 - tori.ng
1.8 Million Apply, Only 1.1 Million Advance: CDCFIB Recruitment Enters High-Stakes Screening Phase
The Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that over 1.1 million applicants successfully completed its recruitment process and will proceed to the CBT stage, out of more than 1.8 million total applications. - Continue reading →