Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States has cancelled his visa, effectively barring him from entering the country. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Soyinka explained that he decided…
Security operatives have taken control of Nestoil Limited’s corporate headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, following a receivership action initiated by a group of lenders over an alleged $1 billion debt. This move comes after the Federal High Court in Lagos,…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, says the Federal Government will fully support Dangote Refinery in achieving its 1.4 million barrels-per-day refined products target. Lokpobiri said this on Monday in Lagos during his welcome address at the…
The Management of the University of Jos, has confirmed the murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the department Banking and Finance of the institution by his friend and fellow student. Dr Rejoice Songden, the Registrar of the university…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined the condition under which he would appear as a witness in the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Wike disclosed…
The Former Chief of Staff to Gov. Orji Uzor-Kalu, Sir Mascot Kalu, has formally declared his intention to contest Abia’s 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Kalu also pledged to build a government that works for…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery and signature cloning made by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as false and baseless. This is contained in a statement issued by…
Victor Wembanyama returned to the NBA spotlight in stunning fashion, exploding for 40 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 125–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on opening night. Making his first appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery…
Hugo Ekitike came back to torment his former club as Liverpool roared back from a goal down to demolish Eintracht Frankfurt 5–1 in the Champions League, snapping their four-game losing streak in emphatic style. After a blistering start to the…
A coordinated wave of protests demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, swept through the Federal Capital Territory and several South-East states on Monday, disrupting commercial activities and grounding transportation. Monday’s demonstration,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the construction of over 600-bed hostels for male and female students at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja. Wike during the inauguration on Monday, in Abuja, also announced…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has in collaboration with other agencies deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, on the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the throne.In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, Tinubu praised the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are finally bending the curve — taming inflation, stabilising the naira, and restoring investor confidence after months of turbulence. Cardoso said this on Friday…