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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Ajiya Isa, former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud tied to the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s major oil refineries. Isa was detained on Monday, alongside Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of Warri […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded a significant fiscal boost in the first quarter of 2025, with total revenue generation reaching ₦6.9 trillion, according to Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun The figure represents a 40 per cent increase compared to the ₦5.2 trillion generated in the same period […]
In a bid to promote gender equality and increase women’s participation in politics, Yiaga Africa and the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) have launched a two-day intensive training program for 20 young women from across Lagos State. The training, tagged “Young Women’s Political Organising Lab,” aims to equip these young women with the […]
The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership approach, stating that the president is committed to addressing Nigeria’s challenges without pandering to public sentiment. Speaking on Politics Today with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV, Morka emphasized that President Tinubu came into office with a clear […]
The global oil market witnessed a significant downturn on Tuesday as oil prices dropped by 3.5 percent, following Israel’s agreement to a bilateral ceasefire proposal with Iran, as put forth by US President Donald Trump. The news brought a sense of relief to investors, as the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran had […]
The joint security services in Benue State have announced a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the recent attack in the Yelwata area, which resulted in the loss of lives and displacement of many residents. At a press conference held on Sunday, June 22, the Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Emenari Infeanyi, […]
The QS World University Rankings 2026 has released its highly anticipated list of the best universities in Africa, with South African institutions taking the top four spots. The University of Cape Town has been ranked as the number one university in Africa, followed closely by the University of Witwatersrand, Stellenbosch University, and the […]
The Senate has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to raise its revenue target for 2025 from six to 10 trillion naira, citing the urgent need for enhanced enforcement and surveillance amid rising smuggling and insecurity challenges across the country. This directive was given by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, […]
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly expressed his regret over his role in bringing President Bola Tinubu to power, stating that he now feels compelled to “remove the evil Tinubu” from office. El-Rufai made this shocking declaration during a live appearance on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Monday evening, where […]
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, intensifying legal pressure on the outspoken lawmaker. The new charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/25, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja on May 22, 2025, just weeks after a similar suit (CR/297/25) was instituted at the FCT High […]
