Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the shutdown of markets in Onitsha Head Bridge while urging support for small-scale businesses. In a recent post on X, Obi addressed the mixed reactions…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has cautioned governors against removing elected local government chairpersons, calling it an act of treason. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of an event organised…
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Abdullahi, says contrary to fears expressed in some quarters, Nigeria is not close to being at risk of food scarcity. He said that President Bola Tinubu understands the importance of food security which…
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, says the APC-controlled Federal Government should perish any plan to declare a state of emergency in Osun State. “It was rumoured that some fellows are deceiving themselves to declare a…
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has strongly refuted claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is financing Boko Haram or any terrorist group, insisting that there is no evidence to support such allegations. Speaking…
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s three operational refineries, despite having a combined refining capacity of 985,000 barrels per day, are currently supplying less than 50% of the country’s daily petrol consumption. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
Fellow Nigerians, The Lagos State House of Assembly, in its recent statement signed by Hon. (Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, has attempted to dismiss reports that 27 of its members are…
The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has condemned the forceful takeover of local government secretariats across Osun State by sacked council officials, calling it an act of lawlessness that threatens democracy and the rule of law. In…
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, prohibiting it from conducting any regulated activities in the country. The regulatory move highlights growing concerns over the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments…
The Netherlands said Wednesday it was returning more than 100 “Benin Bronzes” to Nigeria that British troops looted in the late 19th century and ended up in a Dutch museum. The European country stated this in a statement on Wednesday,…
The House of Representatives is wading into the security situation in Osun State and has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to carry out an investigation. The resolution of the House comes after considering a motion from Honourable…
Access Bank PLC proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon last Saturday, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcase African excellence globally. Since its inception in 2016, the marathon has…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has rejected the request of the embattled National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from effecting his removal as…
The National Assembly on Tuesday revised the 2025 budget, making significant adjustments by reducing capital expenditure by over N500 billion while increasing recurrent expenditure by the same amount. Despite the changes, the total budget size remains N54.99 trillion. The adjustments,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to publish details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. This move is part of efforts to enhance transparency in…