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Redefining Digital Payments: CashLink and the Future of Inclusive Finance

Biodun Okeowo Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding fast, but one of its biggest bottlenecks remains access: access to safe transactions,…
In sync with his characteristic bluntness, Portable opens up on why he is having an affair with Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo's wife

Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable

Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…

Diversify into agriculture to stem rising inflation, Nzekwe tells FG

“If the federal government can get agriculture right, this will automatically bring down the nation’s inflation rate because it affects…
Rivers Police Command, other stakeholders partner for 'Operation Zero Crime' a one week initiative to curb crime and make the state safe

Police to flag off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in Rivers

The one-week programme, initiated by the State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, is to ensure safe and crime free…
Lawal

Zamfara govt introduces Performance Index

By Ishaq Zaki The Zamfara State Government has introduced a performance index for the 18 new commissioners in the state.…
Twitter keeps mum on demands listed by Nigerian government

Twitter, DSS slammed with N10bn suit

He sought an order of the court directing the defendants to, jointly and severally, pay to the claimant the sum…

6-man gang of illegal tax collectors busted in Kaduna

“The revenue service is hereby calling on citizens of Kaduna State to report the activities of illegal tax or revenue…
Gov Uba Sani, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas task new executives of Kaduna APC on delivery of two million votes for President Tinubu in 2027 election

Kaduna Gov. appoints new heads of agencies

“Dr Bello Jamo will serve as the Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), Mr Joseph Ike will serve…

Gov. Adeleke inaugurates caretaker chairpersons for Osun LGAs

The inauguration of the Caretaker members will take place at the Car park of the Bola Ige House, Abere ,…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

Terrorist kingpin Dogo Gide claims responsibility for NAF helicopter crash in Niger

The Nigeria Air Force said the MI-171 helicopter was on a casualty evacuation mission before it crashed.
Lagos govt warns residents of the state to be prepared for very heavy rainfalls which may lead to flash flooding during in the days ahead.

‘Be prepared for heavy rainfalls, floods’ – Lagos alerts residents

According to Lagos State Government, the warning has become necessary to avoid preventable loss of lives and properties that usually…
There is unease among the bosses of REMASAB and KAROTA following disapproval of performance of the two Kano agencies by Governor Abba Yusuf

Kano governor Yusuf admonishes law enforcement agents on criminal justice law

He said good knowledge of the ACJ (2019) Law by prosecutors and investigators will go a long way towards aiding…
DG NILDS, Abubakar Suleiman, urges State Houses of Assembly to domesticate laws on protection of women and girls in line with UNSCR1325.

DG NILDS urges state assemblies to domesticate laws on protection of women, girls

Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director General of NILDS, gave the charge during a sensitization programme on “Women Peace and Security…
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos

Aviation workers commence strike over N30k salary

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has commenced an indefinite strike over their N30,000 monthly salary. They withdrew…
The Federal Government insists that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees for students in the country.

No federal university is allowed to charge tuition, FG insists

FG faulted claims that the signing of the students loan act was responsible for some of the hike in charges…
SDP chieftain, Abubakar Dogara, has declared that the party is the new bride of Nigerians and will take over power in Nigeria in 2027

Kogi governorship election: SDP announces campaign council

The SDP Campaign Council is made up of top- rate technocrats, seasoned professionals and seasoned politicians.
Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu

Sanwo-Olu appoints Shittu LASUBEB Chairman, names new members

Sanwo-Olu also appointed a new member, Hon. Babatunde Jimoh Adewale to complete the seven-man membership of the Board.
Edo Police launch manhunt for youths who attacked septuagenarian woman accused of witchcraft

Edo Police launch manhunt for youths who attacked septuagenarian woman accused of witchcraft

A statement by the Edo Police spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the Command received news of the incident via a…
Tinubu

I am saddened by death of military officers – Tinubu

The crash in which the officers and men died occurred at Chukuba Village near Shiroro.
Panel indicts Okorocha over Alvan Ikoku land

Alvan Ikoku land: Panel indicts Okorocha for forceful acquisition, Ararume, Nwosu to lose houses

Apart from Okorocha's, in-laws a former Speaker, Chief Acho Ihim, Chief Charles Orie, Prince Charles Amadi and Chief Ugochukwu Hillary…
Nasarawa governor Abdullahi Sule says he is not behind perceived political travails of his predecessors, Abdullahi Adamu and Tanko Al-Makura.

Gov. Sule to Al-Makura, Adamu: Count me out of your political woes

By NKRUMAH BANKONG-OBI/Lafia The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has denied a newspaper report linking him to perceived political…
Umar-Zakari

Sacked Kano Rep Umar-Zakari heads to Appeal Court

Umar-Zakari denied submitting forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for election, saying that the discrepancies in his…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Gunmen in Hijab kidnap Zamfara merchant

After invading Haji Isiya's residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.
Gov. Fubara splashes N50 million on Rivers Queens Handball Team

Gov. Fubara splashes N50 million on Rivers Queens Handball Team

Fubara announced the cash reward to the team at the Government House, Port Harcourt, where the Team led by the…
Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

The circular said the managements of all the companies in the business had all failed to secure decent contracts that…
Tinubu given 7 days to begin probe of N585.2m grant scandal

Tinubu: There will be no increase in price of petrol

“We repeat, the president affirms that there will be no increase in the pump price of petroleum motor spirit.
Tinubu okays Central African States' support for ECOWAS on Niger Republic

Niger Republic: Tinubu okays Central African States’ support for ECOWAS

The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun approves the appointment of Mr. Lekan Adeniran as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).

Ogun governor appoints Lekan Adeniran chief press secretary

The new CPS also worked with the Compass, Next and National Mirror newspapers.
APC chieftain and businessman, Valentine Asuen, at war with Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu over alleged ₦6m fine for traffic violation.

Edo dep. gov. Shaibu, APC chieftain in war of words over ₦6m fine

Asuen who was Edo south senatorial candidate of the party in the last national assembly election, made the allegation in…
LASTMA, army mend fence, agree to strengthen partnership

Incessant clash: LASTMA, army mend fence, agree to strengthen partnership

According to Oreagba "we won't abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the…