INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed

by News Editor

May 31, 2025

Editorial·Economy·News·Politics

Another Borrowing Spree? Tinubu’s New Loan Request Revives Old Questions

In a letter that has since stirred fresh debates across the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted a new loan request to the National Assembly. The request, seeking appropriation for billions of dollars in loans to finance important infrastructure and social intervention

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

News Update

EFCC, ICPC Recovered ₦277bn, $105m In 2024 – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered a sum total of ₦277bn and $105m in 2024. Accordingly,

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

News·Politics

Court Awards ₦900m Against El-Rufai for Detention of Adara Community Elders

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has awarded ₦900 million in damages against the immediate past Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, and five others over the unlawful detention of some Adara community elders in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

News

Army Detains Female Soldier Over Alleged Theft, Misconduct

The Nigerian Army (NA) said it detained a female soldier, Corporal Amina Maidoki, following allegations of theft and misconduct. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt-Col Appolonia Anele, the Army said Maidoki has since been subjected

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

Economy·News

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Creates 1.5 million Jobs in Africa over a Decade

Through its funding of over 21,000 entrepreneurs across Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme has created 1.5 million jobs in Africa over a decade from 2015 to 2025. According to the TEF, 2.1 million Africans were lifted from poverty and

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

Economy·News

SEC Warns Against Dealing with Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public notice cautioning investors against engaging with Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society, stating that the entity is not registered to operate in any capacity within the Nigerian capital market. According to the release signed

by News Editor

May 30, 2025

Economy·News

President Tinubu establishes National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC)

President Tinubu establishes National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) with N100 billion initial capital, appoints former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the NCGC Board The new institution, backed by an initial capital of N100 billion,

by News Editor

May 29, 2025

News·Politics

Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo As Edo Gov, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Case

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State and dismissed the case of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 governorship

by News Editor

May 29, 2025

News·Politics

PRESS STATEMENT: TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM

Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on his mid-term, saying that as the party and the government celebrate, the country should be reminded that leadership is a continuous journey. Muhammadu Buhari called for steadfast support for the APC

by News Editor

May 29, 2025

Economy·News·Politics

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: “WE HAVE MADE UNDENIABLE PROGRESS”

: PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S STATEMENT ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION ON MAY 29, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the

by News Editor

May 29, 2025

News Update

NEM Insurance Appoints Adeyemi Mayadenu as Executive Director

NEM Insurance Plc announced the appointment of Mr Adeyemi Mayadenu as the Executive Director (Technical) with effect from June 19th, 2024, following approval from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Mr. Mayadenu is a versatile Insurance practitioner with vast experience in technical, business

by News Editor

May 28, 2025

News·Economy·Politics

NASS Receives Tinubu’s Request For $21.5bn Loan, ₦758bn Pension Bond

The National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to settle outstanding pension liabilities. The request, aimed at financing critical projects across various sectors of

by News Editor

May 28, 2025

News·Politics

We’ve Resurrected PDP, Says Bode George

A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said that contrary to speculations, the main opposition party has been resurrected. George stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, shortly after the

by News Editor

May 28, 2025

News Update

Alleged Corruption: How Emefiele Received $17.1m Cash — EFCC Witness

An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Alvan Gurumnaan, who is testifying as the eighth prosecution witness, has told the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja how a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele,

by News Editor

May 28, 2025

News Editor

INEC Fixes Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov Polls

Another Borrowing Spree? Tinubu’s New Loan Request Revives Old Questions

EFCC, ICPC Recovered ₦277bn, $105m In 2024 – AGF

Court Awards ₦900m Against El-Rufai for Detention of Adara Community Elders

Army Detains Female Soldier Over Alleged Theft, Misconduct

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Creates 1.5 million Jobs in Africa over a Decade

SEC Warns Against Dealing with Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society

President Tinubu establishes National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC)

Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo As Edo Gov, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Case

PRESS STATEMENT: TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: “WE HAVE MADE UNDENIABLE PROGRESS”

NEM Insurance Appoints Adeyemi Mayadenu as Executive Director

NASS Receives Tinubu’s Request For $21.5bn Loan, ₦758bn Pension Bond

We’ve Resurrected PDP, Says Bode George

Alleged Corruption: How Emefiele Received $17.1m Cash — EFCC Witness

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