Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday led a delegation to meet with his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at the hilltop residence of the former Nigerian leader in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The former vice president was accompanied…
President Bola Tinubu, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley were among prominent world leaders who paid tributes to the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Access Group, Herbert Wigwe, at his one-year remembrance ceremony held on…
International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced an equity investment of up to US$50m in Lagos Free Zone Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic zone. This investment addresses critical infrastructure gaps, attracts local…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is again pushing for the creation of an electoral offence tribunal. According to the INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu, the move becomes important owing to the backlog of electoral offence cases. Mahmood spoke in Abuja…
A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Ari, who was recently dismissed for alleged electoral offenses, has expressed concerns about not being given a fair hearing before his removal. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, Ari claimed that…
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday was before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court for the resumed hearing of his case. Kanu’s trial was stalled after Justice Nyako recused herself…
The Supreme Court is set to hear two appeals filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the legality of the Local Government (LG) election conducted in Rivers State in 2024. The court is hearing the suit following the conclusion…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso met with the immediate past Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, at his Lagos residence. The duo met on Saturday amid calls for a credible opposition to sack President Bola…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared a personal anecdote about his leadership style during a meeting with Dayo Israel, the newly appointed board chairman of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former president recounted a moment when…
The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples, which is set to take place on February 27. The initiative, aimed at supporting the less privileged in the state, is a fulfillment of a…
Gunmen have abducted a farmer and a labourer in the Oke Oge community, located in the Oba Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening while returning from the Akure…
One year ago, the world was profoundly affected by the tragic news of a helicopter accident in the USA that claimed several lives, including that of Herbert Wigwe. A pioneering figure in the banking sector, Wigwe significantly influenced Access Bank…
A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Muhammad Abdullahi, has raised concerns over the persistent impact of imported inflation on domestic price stability. His warning comes amid the Federal Government’s plan to import food…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to receiving and reintegrating Nigerian citizens affected by the deportation order issued by former United States President, Donald Trump. The government has also secured a facility in Lagos to provide mental health support…
The option for US visa applicants in Nigeria to process their applications via drop box might have been discontinued, representing a notable change in the visa renewal procedure. An anonymous reliable source revealed that the drop box service was removed…