Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has offered a rare, behind-the-scenes account of how key political figures, including himself, persuaded President Bola Tinubu to support Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential bid in the final days leading up…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has said that the company is considering selling the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. In an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday at the 9th OPEC…
On Saturday, criticism mounts on President Bola Tinubu’s administration from Nigerians in response to statements made by the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). These comments raised significant concerns regarding the future of the country’s refineries, despite…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed his disapproval of the security personnel at the state house in Benin for preventing his supporters from entering the venue for the celebrations following his Supreme Court victory on Friday. He has called…
Voting officially ended on Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in…
With the local government area (LGA) elections in Lagos State ongoing today, news from various polling units continues to show a largely peaceful and decent exercise despite some instances of poor turnout of voters and delayed arrival of electoral materials…
The Coroner’s Court inquiring into the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has ruled out foul play or homicide in his death. Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, who delivered her findings on Friday at the Magistrate…
Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning “African Giant,” has once again captivated the music world with his latest album, unequivocally showing “No Sign of Weakness.” This new body of work solidifies his reign, delivering the signature blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and…
Tomorrow, Lagosians by the millions will stand in line to vote in the Local Government Area elections. On paper, this should be one of the most consequential dates on the state’s democratic calendar. But unfortunately, in practice, it has often…
The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, believes that the presidency should remain with southern Nigeria for the next term to ensure equity and balance. Nigeria practices an unofficial power-sharing deal between the North and South, with…
The Senate on Thursday removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her current Committee on Diaspora and replaced her with Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. The decision was announced during plenary with no official reason given for…
Contrary to misinformation and fake news circulating online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never stopped issuing 5-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral agreements and reciprocity. Immediately after assuming office, President Tinubu’s administration…
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate has announced new visa requirements for Nigerian effective immediately. The announcement indicates that most non-immigrant and non-idiomatic visas issued to Nigerians will now be limited to single entry with a…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. A five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba…