Court Sets 10-Day Deadline to Wrap Up Emefiele’s EFCC Naira Redesign Trial A Federal Capital Territory High Court has designated 10 additional dates to wrap up the trial involving corruption allegations brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele. The former Governor of the Central Bank […]
Court to Rule on UK Visa Fraud Virtual Testimony A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi has scheduled February 18, 2026, to rule on a motion seeking to allow a United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Mr. Emmanuel Opeyemi, to testify virtually. The Inspector-General of Police filed the application to enable Opeyemi, who is […]
Sharia Council Rejects INEC Chairman Amupitan, Vows to Disregard Elections Under Him The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has officially declared that the Muslim community will not recognize or legitimize any election conducted under the leadership of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. […]
Lagos Probes Mile 2 Inferno, Raises Concerns Over Chemical Storage Hazards The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a major fire that gutted a warehouse at Mile 2 in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. The probe follows concerns regarding the nature and volume of chemical substances stored at the facility, which […]
Luxury Hotel Fire Forces Mass Evacuation in Courchevel Ski Resorts A serious fire broke out Tuesday evening at the five-star Hotel des Grandes Alpes in the prestigious Courchevel ski resort. The blaze started in the attic of the historic property, which is known for hosting royalty and high-profile guests. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that […]
Syrian Interim President Al-Sharaa, Putin Discuss Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria Syrian interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to discuss the future of Russia’s military presence in the country. The meeting marks al-Sharaa’s second visit to the Kremlin in less […]
Cadbury Nigeria Posts ₦17.2 Billion Profit, Marks Turnaround in 2025 Cadbury Nigeria Plc achieved a major financial recovery in 2025, posting a pretax profit of ₦17.2 billion. This marks a sharp reversal from the ₦28.3 billion loss recorded in 2024. According to the company’s unaudited financial statements, this “remarkable turnaround” highlights a successful […]
Shagari Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Governance Muntari Shagari, NIWA Board Chairman, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for revitalizing purposeful governance. He noted that the “Renewed Hope Agenda” is successfully restoring public trust and reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape. In a Wednesday interview, Shagari described the President’s economic policies as bold and transformative. […]
Osun 2026: APC Candidate Welcomes SDP, PDP Defectors Ahead of the August 2026 Osun governorship election, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji met with defectors from the SDP and PDP in Osogbo. The meeting, hosted by the Ajisope Development Initiative, focused on integrating the new members and strengthening the party’s structure. Oyebamiji charged the […]
Senate Moves to Mandate Electronic Result Transmission for 2027 Polls The Senate has commenced moves to mandate real-time electronic transmission of results for the 2027 elections. This legislative shift aims to resolve ambiguities in the Electoral Act 2022 that previously gave INEC discretion over transmission methods. The proposed amendment to Section 64 […]
