The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has refused to grant the fresh bail application filed by businessman, Fred Ajudua. Through his counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Ajudua had asked Justice Mojisola Dada to admit him…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective 14th August 2025. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has threatened to delist 100,000 companies from its register over prolonged inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The move forms part of the Commission’s broader effort to…
A senior police officer in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State experienced a devastating tragedy when his 26-year-old son allegedly beheaded his 15-year-old brother, Emmanuel, in connection with ritual practices. The incident has sent shockwaves through the agricultural…
Maryam Bukar Hassan from Nigeria has been officially appointed as the United Nations’ Global Advocate for Peace. A distinguished spoken word artist, poet, and peace advocate, Ms. Bukar utilizes her artistry to promote gender equality, empower youth, and foster inclusive…
In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the Itasin-Imobi community in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State reeling, a wild elephant has killed local farmer Musa Kalamu. The tragic event unfolded on Monday, July 28, 2025, when the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum companies. The case, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja,…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 81 government officials with immediate effect and without pay for one month. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Monday night noted that among those affected in the wave of suspension are…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced August 30 as the new date for the 2025 local government elections. The exercise was initially scheduled for August 9. According to the Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, the election will…
Samsung Electronics shares came under pressure on Tuesday, following a rally the previous day after the South Korean technology company clinched a $16.5 billion deal to supply artificial intelligence chips to Tesla, according to a Reuters report. Tesla CEO Elon…
Tension gripped the Daneji community in Kano over the weekend after a python reportedly escaped from the residence of Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant-General of the Federation. The shocking discovery led to the evacuation of not just the python, but…
Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living…
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday announced his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also endorsed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his…
The Super Falcons will arrive in Abuja on Monday as queens of African football, parading the Women Africa Cup of Nations trophy after their record-extending 10th title triumph. Following their thrilling 3-2 comeback win over hosts Morocco in Saturday’s final…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting domestic investment and addressing the challenges faced by local investors. She noted this over the weekend during a visit to the $20…