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The House of Representatives committee has threatened sanctions against the National Information and Library Development Service Director-General for allegedly refusing to resign in compliance with President Bola Tinubu's directive. The DG is accused of failing to appear before the committee due to alleged participation in the Kwara APC primary.

Davido urged peace following the Osun election and appealed to an unnamed political figure from Imo State to let the people of Osun decide their future peacefully.

The Presidency attributes companies' strong performance to Tinubu's reforms, specifically highlighting the unification of the foreign exchange market as a significant change.

Police arrested a spiritualist following the unexplained deaths of three children in her residence in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, Anambra State. The incident occurred in the Idemili North Local Government Area.

A convicted murderer on death row had their TikTok account deleted following an investigative report that revealed they were hosting live sessions from a correctional center in violation of established laws.

Police prevented a plot to kidnap a cleric and a retired principal. In another operation, they intercepted suspected armed robbers and recovered three locally made guns, 13 live cartridges, and other exhibits.

EFCC has frozen the Osun State government's account due to suspicious fund transfers to different accounts. The action was confirmed by EFCC in a statement.

Nigerian airlines face potential extinction within 30 days due to rising operating costs, government charges, and other pressures, according to Onyema. Domestic carriers are under threat from these financial and regulatory challenges.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles qualified for the final of the WAFU B U20 Tourney by defeating Côte d’Ivoire 2-2 in extra time and winning the subsequent penalty shootout.

Tony Agenmonmen is being celebrated on his 70th birthday for his contributions as a marketing icon and mentor. The event in Lagos honors his legacy of excellence and integrity at Nigerian Breweries Plc.

Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator approved over $57 billion in oil and gas development plans since 2024. The country is preparing for 22 major offshore projects expected to attract $30 billion to $50 billion in investments between 2026 and 2030.

A budget criticized for allocating billions to palaces in regions without recognized chiefdoms, kingdoms, or emirates, while genuine government institutions like the Federal Ministry of Health face funding struggles. The article highlights the irony of prioritizing non-essential projects over critical services.

The NDIC has paid over N106bn to Heritage Bank depositors. The corporation is urging remaining depositors to lodge complaints via the NDIC Helpdesk portal as the payment process continues.

The Federal Government (FG) has promised to pay outstanding wage awards to eligible workers before mid-August. The finance minister stated that the payment process is in its final stage and expressed confidence in the timeline.

Villagers in Kwara state have regained their freedom six months after being abducted. The state government announced this in a Facebook post, praising President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for their roles in securing the victims' release.

NSCDC dismissed two personnel for firearms proliferation and exonerated Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja, whose team was allegedly linked to the diversion of N2 billion and a cover-up involving the death of Levi Agada in Nasarawa state.

Governor Otti celebrated Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on her birthday, acknowledging her support during his unsuccessful Abia governorship campaign under the All Progressives Grand Alliance. He praised her as an honest, just, and courageous Nigerian who represents womanhood positively.

Beta Glass has appointed Boye Olusanya as its board chairman. The company praised Mr. Ezinwa for his contributions and strategic guidance during his tenure.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) froze Osun State's salary account days before the August 15 governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke claimed the agency planned to freeze the state's accounts ahead of the election.

Ex-minister Mamman was sentenced to 75 years in prison following a corruption trial, highlighting concerns about public officers' conduct exacerbating Nigeria's power crisis.