The current political landscape in Nigeria has raised serious concerns about the future of its opposition parties. With defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in recent months, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is finding itself increasingly weakened. But while it’s easy to point to defections as the cause, a deeper examination reveals that […]
The United States and Ukraine have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop and manage Ukraine’s critical mineral resources. The deal, finalized on April 30, 2025, marks a significant pivot in bilateral relations and signals deeper U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration. The centerpiece of the agreement […]
A fresh wave of tension has rocked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following the interrogation of the Acting Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), Mr. Jelili Ademoye, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday. The development followed NNPCL’s abrupt dismissal of the managing directors of […]
Dubai has achieved a major milestone in global tourism, setting a new record for international visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2025, as the emirate welcomed 5.31 million international tourists, a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The announcement was made by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) […]
Eternal Oil Plc, a key player in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, has exceeded market expectations in its Q1 2025 financial results, reporting a pre-tax profit of ₦1.4 billion, far ahead of the projected ₦756 million. This impressive performance is largely attributed to a complete absence of foreign exchange (FX) losses, a marked […]
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and News Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed media personality Dele Momodu as a political opportunist and not a journalist. Olayinka made the remarks while speaking on The Morning Show on Arise TV, during a panel discussion on the […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) over unaccounted funds totaling N71.2 billion. The probe is focused on discrepancies within the student loan disbursement process under the recently implemented scheme. The ICPC revealed that it had invited the Managing Director of […]
Facts have emerged about the jailed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) electoral officer, Prof Peter Ogban, who has been at the center of a controversy surrounding the Akwa Ibom North Senatorial election. Contrary to claims made by certain individuals, including @ruffydfire and @ChidiOdinkalu, Prof Ogban’s actions during the election have been exposed as a blatant […]
A taxi driver in Abuja has reportedly faced regulatory action after charging a teacher ₦30,000 for a trip from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Gwarinpa despite being a beneficiary of the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) subsidy programme. The incident came to public attention after the passenger shared her experience on social media, […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a historic financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, posting an all-time high quarterly interest income of N837.64 billion. This represents a remarkable 71.46% increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the bank’s strategic investment focus and strong operational efficiency. According to the bank’s unaudited financial statements […]
