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Lawyers to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai have accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of spreading unverified allegations linking their client to multi-billion-naira hproperties in Egypt, describing the claims as part of a politically motivated campaign. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, counsel Ubong Esop […]
Major marine services deal signals growing momentum in renewable energy sectorIn a significant development for the renewable energy industry, Aberdeen-based Interocean Marine Services has signed a landmark agreement with JERA Nex bp to provide specialist marine consultancy and assurance services for offshore wind operations across the North Sea and globally. The master […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Ayodele Adio, has called on the Federal Government to introduce temporary measures such as a price cap or stabilisation policy for petrol and diesel to reduce the impact of rising global oil prices on Nigerians and businesses. Adio made the appeal in a statement on Monday, expressing concern […]
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has appealed to both Muslim and Christian residents of the state to intensify prayers as insecurity continues to trouble parts of the region. The appeal was conveyed on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya. Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia […]
Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has performed the groundbreaking for a 100-megawatt power plant and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility as part of efforts to boost energy supply and industrial development in the state. Speaking during the ceremony on Monday, Okpebholo said the projects represent a major step by his administration toward […]
Imo State received about N19 for every N1 it contributed to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) pool in January 2026, according to data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Figures compiled by TheCableIndex show that Imo contributed N559.20 million to the VAT pool but received N10.66 billion during the month. The data highlights how […]
A four-storey building housing a private school in the Ogba area of Lagos State collapsed on Monday afternoon shortly after students and staff were evacuated. The structure, located on Adudatu Street behind County Hospital in the Aguda area of Ogba, serves as the premises for Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College. Witnesses said school authorities […]
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the All Progressives Congress is working towards delivering at least 10 million votes from the South-West for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The plan, according to Bamidele, will rely heavily on large-scale voter mobilisation and increased participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the disputed convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Ibadan, describing the decision as a triumph for the rule of law. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Wike said the dismissal of multiple appeals by the court, […]
Forbes has released its 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking, and Nigerian entrepreneurs once again dominate the top spots. The continent now has 23 billionaires with a combined net worth of $126.7 billion, reflecting a strong 21% increase from the previous year. Together, they added $20.3 billion to their fortunes, fueled by robust stock market gains, rising […]
