The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that a significant number of abandoned estates scattered across Abuja are owned by serving and retired civil servants. The commission raised the alarm over the disturbing trend, which it said is linked to widespread corruption in the public sector. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
A young Ugandan content creator, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after posting a satirical video on TikTok that depicted President Yoweri Museveni being subjected to a mock public flogging. The conviction, which has stirred public debate and human rights concerns, marks the latest in a growing trend of social […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun formal discussions with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) in a strategic push to secure international support for the country’s ambitious affordable housing and urban renewal programmes. The move, spearheaded by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, is part of efforts […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the Director General of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The appointment, announced on Wednesday, comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Tinubu administration to reposition regulatory institutions in the country’s power sector. Engr. Ramat, who is […]
The Ekiti State Police Command has successfully recovered a stolen baby and apprehended a female suspect believed to be behind the abduction. According to the police, the incident occurred in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, where the suspect allegedly stole the infant from the mother under false pretences. Acting on intelligence and swift response to […]
Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most formidable media pioneers, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who passed away on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 82. Her death marks the end of a towering chapter in the nation’s media history—one defined by courage, intellect, innovation, and a tireless commitment to both journalism […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially concluded its forensic audit of foreign exchange (FX) transactions that were previously flagged for irregularities or failure. As part of its resolution strategy, the apex bank has now initiated refunds to affected Nigerian banks—settling the outstanding claims in naira rather than foreign currency. This move marks […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree that allows the country to raise its greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade, drawing criticism from environmental groups and climate policy experts. The decree, signed on Tuesday, instructs the Russian government to ensure that emissions by 2035 do not exceed 65–67% of the country’s […]
A member of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party, Dr. Avotu Johnson, has faulted the involvement of Abia State Governor Alex Otti in convening a recent NEC meeting, insisting that the governor lacks the constitutional authority to do so. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Dr. Johnson stated that […]
The Nigerian Armed Forces, led by the Nigerian Air Force, demonstrated exceptional patriotism and proactive action in response to an Abuja-bound train breakdown on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The train, which halted abruptly near Kaduna, left passengers vulnerable to potential danger after engineers failed to rectify the fault. In a remarkable display of […]
