The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sealed off a lithium mining site in Libata, Kebbi State, following revelations of large-scale illegal extraction activities allegedly amounting to over ₦1.43 trillion. The crackdown, executed by the NSCDC’s newly deployed Mining Marshals, is part of a broader national effort to combat illicit mining […]
Amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, former governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, is once again at the center of speculation following his appearance at a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and key Ekiti political leaders. Though no official statement has been released, many believe the meeting signals […]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken sweeping disciplinary action by suspending 87 government officials, including commissioners, senior aides, and permanent secretaries, for failing to attend a state-sanctioned official event. The move, announced on Monday, July 29, 2025, has drawn wide attention for its scale and strictness. According to a statement issued […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has officially approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of the Gusau Emirate. The appointment follows the passing of his father, His Royal Highness Ibrahim Bello, who died on July 25, 2025, after a decade of distinguished leadership. Alhaji […]
He emphasized that recognition should be bestowed upon anyone who has made a significant contribution to the community. During an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, he reiterated that acknowledgment should be given to those who have meaningfully contributed to the community. The prominent bus stop was recently rechristened as […]
A tragic incident has rocked the quiet farming community of Itasin-Imobi in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, as a wild elephant reportedly killed a local farmer, Musa Kalamu, in a devastating attack that has left residents reeling in fear. According to local sources, the incident occurred on Monday when the […]
British pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca has reported a 27% rise in second-quarter net profit, reaching $2.45 billion, bolstered by record revenue growth in its key U.S. market. According to the company’s earnings statement released Tuesday, revenue surged 12% year-on-year to a quarterly record of $14.5 billion, driven largely by strong sales in its oncology portfolio. […]
The United States government has announced that it will deny visa applications from foreign nationals whose primary reason for travel is to give birth on American soil in order to obtain U.S. citizenship for their children, a practice commonly referred to as birth tourism. In a statement released on Monday by the U.S. Mission […]
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has warned that no elected official from Northern Nigeria seeking re-election in 2027 will succeed unless they defect to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal, a former top APC figure and a vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, made the […]
In a bold and dexterous move, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is set to acquire Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), one of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions. The potential acquisition marks a significant pivot in the nation’s banking sector and reinforces Otedola’s reputation as one of Africa’s most strategic business minds. Otedola’s influence in the […]
