President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reportedly accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The development follows a series of allegations leveled against the former minister. The acceptance was disclosed in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
A significant leadership change has occurred at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with May Agbamuche-Mbu being named the Acting National Chairman following the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Professor Yakubu, whose tenure as head of the electoral body was scheduled to conclude in November 2025, formally relinquished his duties on Tuesday, handing over the […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lauded the potential of Islamic finance as a vital catalyst for boosting investment and significantly enhancing financial inclusion across Nigeria and the African continent. This endorsement was delivered by the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during a press briefing held yesterday in Abuja. The event served […]
In a bold move to restore the nation’s integrity on the global stage, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that would impose a minimum 10-year ban on international travel for any Nigerian citizen convicted of a crime in a foreign country. The proposed legislation, an amendment to the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, seeks […]
Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensified on Tuesday as at least 17 Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, linked up with the squad in Polokwane, South Africa. The influx of key personnel marks a significant step in the team’s preparations for Friday’s crucial World […]
The price of gold shattered a historical ceiling on Tuesday, breaching the $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time ever. This dramatic surge in the metal’s valuation is being fueled by a confluence of factors, including a softening U.S. dollar, heightened anticipation of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and robust procurement by central […]
The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a small town in western Germany, Iris Stalzer, has been hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed in her home, police confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities said Stalzer, 57, was found with life-threatening injuries around midday and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Investigators said there […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday in Abuja cautioned the newly appointed Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Mainasara Umar, against compromising the integrity of his office for personal or political benefits. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court, Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasized that the […]
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the withdrawal of the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), citing long-standing leadership and governance issues within the organization. In a statement dated October 7, 2025, and signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the issuance of a ₦4 trillion bond to clear verified debts owed to power generationcompanies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, in a move aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s electricity market and restoring investor confidence in the energy sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, confirmed the approval, describing it as a […]
