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Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Court grants Emefiele’s request for forensic examination of WhatsApp messages

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Emefiele’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olalekan Ojo, had filed the application seeking permission for an…
Dangote

Fuel queues now history – Dangote

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Dangote said that Nigerians, who had endured persistent shortages since 1975, were now witnessing “a new era”...
Atiku

Presidency tears Atiku apart over hunger comment: ‘You’re out of touch with reality’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Onanuga also highlighted improved government revenues, noting that states are now paying salaries and pensions promptly while also having surplus…
Tinubu

Tinubu cuts vacation short, set to resume duties

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, having concluded his annual vacation earlier than planned.
FIFA

Ineligible player: Setback for Super Eagles as FIFA clears South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Although other teams have faced sanctions during this qualifying campaign, the case involving South Africa drew particular attention in Africa…
NDLEA

Four arrested as NDLEA raids cannabis forest

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“If these forests can be utilised only for the cultivation of food and cash crops, the challenge of food shortage…
Whistleblower

Why whistleblowing policy is weak 

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He recalled that the policy led to significant recoveries of stolen funds in its early years, but it began to…
Hilda Baci

Guinness confirms Hilda Baci’s new record for largest serving jollof rice

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.
Man arraigned for allegedly swindling client of N650,000

Alleged forgery: Court issues arrest warrant on 2 Abuja-based lawyers

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday issued a bench warrant against two Abuja-based lawyers,…
Flying Eagles

International Friendlies: Flying Eagles to take on Chile, Australia

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has finalized arrangements for the U20 boys, Flying Eagles to sharpen their skills and competition-readiness with…
Abimbola Adebisi

IGP appoints Abimbola Adebisi as Lagos PPRO

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command expressed confidence that Adebisi will help strengthen communication and cooperation between the police, the media,…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu leads discourse on Nigeria’s future at inaugural NIIA lecture series

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The First NIIA Distinguished Lecture Series 2025 is organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in conjunction with the…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Rivers State: Fubara’s return sparks legal debate

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

He described it as an abuse of constitutional power. “My heart bleeds at the misuse of Section 305, which left…
Rivers

No locus standi: Court throws out challenge to Rivers LG polls

Paul Dada

7 months ago

On the issue of the August 30 elections, Justice Jumbo declared the polls constitutional and legitimate, emphasising that they were…
EFCC

Court grants Emefiele leave for forensic review of WhatsApp chats, iPhone evidence

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The defence team, comprising seven lawyers and led by Olalekan Ojo, SAN, had filed and argued an application seeking permission…
Governor Abiodun congratulates Tobi Amusan on Jamaican invitational triumph

World Athletics Championship: Amusan wins silver in 100m hurdles

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Jamaica’s Danielle Williams came seventh in 12.53 seconds, and Nadine Visser of the Netherlands was eighth in 12.56 seconds.
Court orders remand of four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market, Lagos

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kogi

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba, parish priest of St. Paul Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of…
Heartbreak for Nigeria as Tobi Amusan fails to reach 100m Hurdles final

World Athletics Championship: Amusan zooms into 100m hurdles final

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The 27-year-old crossed the finish line ahead of Nadine Visser of the Netherlands, who clocked 12.45 seconds, and Poland’s Pia…
Alaafin of Oyo

Alaafin speaks on appointing new Oyo Chief Imam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports that a new Chief Imam has been appointed in…
Suspected chemical odour leaves 31 hospitalised in Ogun school

Ogun issues evacuation warning to 20+ communities

Paul Dada

7 months ago

This advisory was issued in the 2025 Midterm Flood Alert press release by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya,…
Ebonyi

Busted: Police operatives nabbed for extortion in Benin

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism,…
Olufemi Ajadi

School resumption: Ajadi sends important message to government

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Ajadi emphasized that unless deliberate action is taken to check the trend, many children risk being denied access to quality…
Kwara

Rain disrupts smooth resumption in Kwara schools

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The rain disrupted the movement of students and parents who were either at bus stops or already on their way…
Edo

Police detain Edo operatives involved in N.3m extortion, recover money

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The recovery of the money followed a video circulated on social media by an influencer alleging the crime.
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) warns management of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), to settle its N949.88m debts

N949m electricity debt: Disco threatens to disconnect Aminu Kano Hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

According to Bala, the hospital has an outstanding liability of N949.88 million as of August, and it is expected to…

Bill to raise living standards advances as lawmakers push social protection

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The bill will reduce extreme poverty, cushion the impact of economic shocks, and prevent vulnerable citizens from falling deeper into…
oNDO

Gunmen kill 6 in fresh Plateau massacre

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The National Publicity Secretary of Mushere Youth movement (MYM), Kutyil Gashion Nahum also confirmed the gunmen attack in a statement.
PDP

2027: PDP reveals secret consultations as hidden presidential hopefuls emerge

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“The PDP is deeply engaged in consultations to identify the most credible candidate — one who can unite Nigeria and…
JUST IN: Court convicts Kanu of engaging in terrorism act

Nnamdi Kanu motion for urgent medical care stalled

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Justice Liman, in a short ruling, made the order transferring the case file back to the CJ, following an application…
Bago said the resettlement of the people had become necessary with a view to flushing out criminals who were using Kainji Lake as their camp

Why we want clerics in Niger to submit sermons for vetting – Gov Bago

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The policy has generated controversies in the state with many religious leaders faulting it and the practicality of its implementation.
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