The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested several top officials of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, including the recently sacked Managing Directors of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The arrests were made in connection with an alleged $2.96 billion fraud related […]
Nigerian born – American actress, US-based beauty queen and registered nurse, Regina Askia has tendered an apology to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio after watching a livestream on Facebook by Prof. Mgbeke, also known as Dr Sandra Duru. The apology comes after Dr. Mgbeke presented evidence that allegedly proves suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti lied about her […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on governors across Nigeria to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics who merely seek to distract from the work at hand. During a two-day visit to Katsina, the President told the governors that […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to end terrorism and banditry in the country and has promised to prioritise their welfare. Addressing troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Katsina on Friday, President Tinubu described the current security challenges as a defining moment […]
In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, a respected social commentator and analyst, has publicly advised former Nigerian presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, to step away from politics or face being forced out. This statement has sent ripples throughout the country, with many taking to social media […]
A federal court in Abuja has refused to grant a temporary order that would have prevented the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from using a trademark for its digital currency. The decision was made in response to a lawsuit filed by a private company, which claimed that the CBN had improperly taken its intellectual property. […]
A Lagos High Court has sentenced a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, to death by hanging for the brutal murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola, bringing an end to a case that gripped national attention and sparked widespread outrage. Delivering judgment on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square annex of the Lagos High […]
The increasingly sharp tone of political engagement on Nigeria’s social media landscape once again came to the fore following a tweet by Mr. Lere Olayinka, media aid to FCT Minister In what may be interpreted as both ridicule and political messaging, Olayinka wrote: > “Good morning Egbon delete Momodu. When are you going to ARISE […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a remarkable recovery from its record loss of N1.1 trillion in 2023, posting a profit of N38.8 billion in 2024. This significant turnaround is a major boost to the country’s financial sector and a testament to the bank’s efforts to revamp its operations. According […]
The Labour Party (LP) has announced plans to investigate Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and other prominent members of the party over alleged anti-party activities. In a statement released on Thursday by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), the LP expressed concern over what it described as a “disturbing trend” of disloyalty and conduct that […]
