Group Alleges ₦5bn Plot to Discredit Tinubu, EFCC Chairman
The National Interest Coalition (NICO) has accused some embattled public office holders of sponsoring a multi-billion-naira smear campaign to undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anti-corruption drive and destabilise the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday during a solidarity march and world press conference, NICO’s convener, Comrade Bashir […]
El-Rufai Demands Probe Of Kaduna Police Officers In Petition To PSC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over alleged misconduct by senior officers of the Kaduna State Police Command. The petition, dated September 8, 2025, was submitted to the PSC headquarters in Abuja. El-Rufai accused the Kaduna Police Commissioner and other top officers of engaging in acts he […]
Darajamal Attack: Shettima Assures Of Enhanced Military Operations Against Terrorists
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will intensify military operations against terrorist groups following the deadly attack on Darajamal community in Borno State. Shettima, in a statement on Monday, extended condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the incident, which claimed […]
President Tinubu Mourns Education Icon Leila Fowler
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of renowned educationist, Mrs. Leila Fowler, describing her death as a huge loss to Nigeria’s education sector and to the generations she inspired. Mrs. Fowler, who passed away at the age of 92, was the founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos. She […]
Oba Of Benin Calls For Two-Week Fasting, Prayer To Fight Evil In Edo
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on the people of Edo State to embark on a two-week period of fasting and prayer to ward off evil and seek divine blessings for the state. The monarch, in a statement released by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia, directed both indigenes and non-indigenes […]
Zamfara Communities Appeal to NCC Over 3-Month Telecoms Shutdown
Residents of several communities in Zamfara State have appealed to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to urgently restore telecommunications services that have been shut down in the state’s northern senatorial district for over three months. The call was made through the Kaura Namoda Focus Forum (KNFF), a socio-political group, in a statement signed […]
DSS Gives Sowore One-Week Ultimatum
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a one-week ultimatum to human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over a social media post deemed offensive to President Bola Tinubu. In a letter dated September 7, the secret police accused Sowore of posting “false, malicious, and inciting” content on his […]
SpaceX Acquires EchoStar Spectrum Licenses in $17bn Deal
SpaceX, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has struck a $17 billion agreement to acquire wireless spectrum licenses from satellite operator EchoStar, marking one of the largest spectrum deals in recent years. The transaction, announced Monday, includes $8.5 billion in cash and $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock. In addition, SpaceX will cover about $2 […]
PM News, Vanguard Retract False Story, Apologises to Senator Gbenga Daniel
PM News and Vanguard have both tendered apologies to Senator Gbenga Daniel after admitting to publishing misleading reports alleging his suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In separate letters dated September 3, 2025, and addressed to the former Ogun State governor through his legal counsel, Prof. Yemi Oke, SAN, the two media outlets acknowledged […]