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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 said to have been provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for a modular refinery project. The anti-graft agency announced this in a […]
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over alleged diversion of Nigeria’s Frontier Exploration Fund, vowing to hold individuals and institutions responsible for the mismanagement of the resources. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the declaration on Monday in Lagos during the 43rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian […]
Nigeria’s maritime exports expanded by 12 per cent in the first half of 2025, reaching ₦42.87 trillion compared to ₦38.27 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributed the increase to sustained foreign exchange reforms, a weaker naira, and higher export volumes—particularly from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Data showed […]
Britain, South Africa Return OverGhana’s Asante Kingdom has reclaimed more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts looted during colonial expeditions between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, marking a historic moment in the country’s cultural restitution efforts. The Asante monarch, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, formally received the priceless objects at a ceremony held on […]
Gombe Executive Council ApprThe Gombe State Executive Council has approved the state’s 2026 draft budget for submission to the House of Assembly, following its 50th meeting held on Monday. Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting at the Gombe Arena, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Salihu Alkali, said the approval was in line with […]
In every political season, loyalty becomes a popular currency. Names are invoked, alliances are declared, and suddenly everyone becomes a disciple of whoever holds power. Today, we hear countless voices proclaiming allegiance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban of Borgu, the political architect whose mastery of strategy has shaped Nigeria’s modern political landscape. But […]
The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Monday as a group of party stakeholders filed a petition with the National Judicial Council (NJC) against Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court. The petition challenges an ex parte order issued by Justice Akintola permitting the PDP […]
The Federal Government has condemned the recent disruption at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, emphasizing the importance of protecting Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The statement was made by Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, who said her ministry is closely monitoring developments at […]
In a significant counterinsurgency operation, Nigerian troops have rescued 86 kidnapped victims, foiled a planned terrorists’ ambush, and arrested 29 individuals identified as logistics suppliers to insurgent groups in Borno State. The operation was conducted under the auspices of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing Operation HADIN KAI, which targets militant activities and support networks in […]
Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, the representative of Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has officially ended his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin’s exit comes after the NNPP’s Kano State leadership expelled him for alleged anti-party activities, including repeated public criticism of the […]
