The Kano State Government has urged all relevant authorities, institutions, and individuals to fully comply with the recent Court of Appeal judgment that resolved the long-standing dispute regarding the Emirate Council reforms. In a press conference held on Saturday at…
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, was elected at the stakeholders meeting of the Igbo Socio-Cultural organization at the old government lodge…
Subomi and Wahab Okoya, sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has been summoned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning over alleged naira abuse. Recently, a video surfaced on social media showing the siblings celebrating by spraying naira notes.…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the nation’s electoral umpire might practically be unable to perform any duties this year other than paying staff salaries with its 2025 budget estimates. The…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has arrested four Chinese and 105 Nigerians in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, over alleged internet fraud. The arrest made on Thursday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the sum of N126 billion for its 2025 budget. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly on Friday.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated the need for funding to conduct clinical trials on herbal medicines in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of scientific validation to ensure their safety, quality, and efficacy. Prof.…
Governor Seyi Makinde has officially approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, ending a prolonged period of speculation and controversy surrounding the ancient throne. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement…
The Senate yesterday commenced the defence of the 2025 federal budget, with key ministers and directors-general of government agencies facing intense scrutiny from various standing committees. The session, which signaled the start of rigorous budget evaluation, focused on transparency, fiscal…
Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose says Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has proved the projections of stakeholders in the nation’s economic nerve centre wrong with his performance. Fayose stated this on Wednesday during the Commissioning of Ikeja GRA Network…
The Nigerian military, on Wednesday, said with both ground and air components of operation Hadin Kai, it killed no fewer than 34 terrorists and recovered 23 AK 47 rifles during a failed retaliatory attack by elements of Boko Haram and…
A Federal High Court has issued several orders, including Mareva injunctions, to freeze the assets and accounts linked to General Hydrocarbons Limited and its affiliates, as well as prominent individuals such as media executive Nduka Obaigbena. This legal action follows…
The Nigerian government says it has received $52.88m recovered Galactica assets, linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke from the USA. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi disclosed this at the formal signing…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of…
FBN Holdings Plc has released a statement to address a media report regarding two of its shareholders’ calls for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The company has assured its stakeholders that this development will not affect its operations, as all…