Standard Times NG https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Nigeria anticipate lower petrol prices as global oil market cools Bribery, Corruption, rigging of elections are increasing insecurity – Daddy Hezekiah Police IG visits Zamfara command, mourns passing of three gallant officers NHRC records 268,787 Human Rights complaints in May, 390 kidnappings, 202 killings reported Nationwide Group, Royal Father decry gender based violence, seek urgent action to curb menace  Kidnapping: Okpebholo threatens death warrant for criminals, rewards Police over Vegetable Market kidnap arrest Nigeria’s Foreign reserves near $51bn, highest since Jan 2009 UN hails Nigeria’s peacekeeping legacy, says nation has deployed over 200,000 personnel to Global Missions FIAP trains CSOs on reporting to strengthen anti-trafficking data systems AFNIS 2026: Africa ready to take ownership of its resources, says Alake Education: Gov Alia inaugurates Task Force for take-off of Benue Versity  FG, States, LGs share N2.3tn May 2026 revenue Political Thugs Allegedly Attempt to Kill Radio Host After Anti-Corruption Broadcasts Nigeria’s long journey to single digit inflation As president, I will give peace to whoever wants it, war to who wants it – Peter Obi Security by Disruption ‘Why insurance penetration is low in Nigeria – NCRIB Court Dismisses Yahaya Bello’s application challenging FCT High Court Jurisdiction  Police Declare Man Wanted Over Alleged Same-Sex Relationship After Mob Attack Claims Life of Partner Zamfara Gov’t stops school feeding programme, favouritism, school farming, others I remain firmly with APC despite my Niece, Sowunmi-Kolapo’s PDP Nomination, Son’s defection — APC Senatorial Chairman NCDMB hosts Ghana National oil coy on local content benchmarking study Court restores Igbogila Chiefs, affirms Ajibade as acting council Head Insecurity: Laboratory Scientist decries lack of access to rural areas in Imo Nigeria First Lady aplaud pragmatic leadership disposition of Gov Alia, as she commission roads projects in Benue Democracy paneacea for sustainable socio economic development, says Ex Imo Deputy Governor, Madumere Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissions RHI/NITDA Community ICT Training Center in Benue  AMB Ikebunwa Lotanna hosts Peaceful Ladies, fulfills promise of ₦10 Million plot of land, donates ₦1 Million Support in his Thank-You Tour Nigeria’s long journey to single digit inflation Governor Okpebholo congratulates Edo Queens, reaffirms commitment to sports development in Edo State Akintunde hails Gov Abiodun, APC over choice of Kudirat Balogun as Adeola’s running mate Dangote to build Nigeria’s biggest Industrial zone in Ondo state Kebbi NUT lauds Gov Idris over plans to expand economic opportunities at his visit to China Gov Lawal commends Corps members as 2026 batch B stream opens in Zamfara Bioresources development centre Odi seeks Bayelsa State partnership, as stakeholders decry underutilization of centre OPWS component issues safety advisory to Mariners, Riverine Communities in Benue FG Launches Smart National transport data bank, picks Lagos, FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna, others for pilot phase Benue to welcome Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday Benue Gov’t in collaboration with Governing Council, Management of MOAUM, address Staff Welfare Issues PG Nnewichi presents one-year scorecard, highlights major developmental milestones Democracy Day: Gombe APC guber candidate salutes Nigerians, urges unity and prayers FME/World Bank IDEAS-TVET Programme begins skills training for youth at Life-Long Development Academy Ebonyi First Lady welcomed Mr/Mrs Ogeh Chijioke’s quintuplets babies at AE-FETHA, distribute massive baby items FG, State, LGCs Share N2.257 trillion in April 2026 revenue Democracy Day: President Tinubu hails REA for off-grid projects to underserved communities Eight Foreign Nationals arrested over alleged international fake kidnap syndicate in Ogun Unsafe Food causes 866 Million illnesses, 1.5 Million deaths annually — Health Minister raises alarm Power Minister vows swift reforms, hails early gains in electricity sector Zamfara Police arrests 21 armed robbers, recovers 20 motorcycles, others News