Human rights advocate and 2023 presidential hopeful of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has been freed from police custody. Sowore had been held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, since Wednesday following his compliance with…
Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has tendered an apology to Nigerians and stakeholders in the aviation industry over his recent altercation with a pilot from private airline operator, ValueJet, at the Abuja airport. He described…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate and prosecute renowned musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, over an incident involving domestic carrier, ValueJet. This was disclosed…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, describing the incident as a miscarriage of justice and an abuse of state power. Speaking via a press statement,…
The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 4 percent,. the lowest in two years — in a move that reflects growing concern over the United Kingdom’s economic outlook and the persistence of global inflationary pressures. The…
Benjamin Sesko is on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player after turning down a more lucrative offer from Newcastle United. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker has agreed a five-year contract with United, who will pay RB Leipzig an initial…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it may take legal action against parties who breached foreign exchange forward contracts, following the conclusion of a forensic audit into the deals. This was revealed on Thursday in a document…
The Presidency yesterday dismissed claims about Nigeria’s economic woes, accusing alarmists and biased critics of deliberately spreading misinformation to cause confusion. It maintained that, contrary to what it described as an exaggerated and skewed portrayal of the nation as plagued…
Sources within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have allege that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is reshaping the party’s internal structure, while 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is reportedly vying for relevance. According to insiders who spoke with…
The Federal Government has committed its full backing to the 2025 Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF), highlighting the event as a crucial avenue for reclaiming the Sahel region’s cultural identity, empowering young people, and positioning Northern Nigeria within the global…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has highlighted that strong cooperation between the Abia State Government and the concessionaires of the Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port (IDP) will unlock significant economic opportunities for both…
Following widespread protests by retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in various parts of the country, including Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to implement pension increases and establish a minimum pension guarantee. He…
Benfica will return to Portugal with a commanding 2-0 lead after outclassing Nice in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Portuguese side, sharper from recent competitive action, took control after a goalless first…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is pushing forward a Nigeria–China Maritime Strategy designed to attract over $2 billion in shipping investments, boost indigenous vessel ownership, and establish Nigeria as a leading maritime…
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, has alleged that certain powerful interests are actively plotting to derail President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He, however, affirmed that he and other key figures within the ruling establishment are…