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African crypto start-ups driving financial inclusion for all

African crypto start-ups driving financial inclusion for all

As recently as 2023, only around half of Africa’s population used banking services. At the same time, the continent is…
The South East Zonal Executive Committee of the PDP insists on the appointment of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the National Secretary of the party.

PDP bows to Court ruling, declares Udeh Okoye National Secretary

In a statement released on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the NWC disclosed that its decision followed extensive deliberation on a…
Court never dismissed our case against Gbenga Daniel's Datkems - Ogun govt.

Court never dismissed our case against Gbenga Daniel’s Datkems – Ogun govt.

The Ogun State Government has set the record straight, dismissing reports that the Court of Appeal dismissed its appeal against…
Usman

N90.4m fraud allegation: Court to decide ex-NHIS boss Usman’s bail fate

Yusuf, who is facing five counts of embezzlement, undue advantage, and fraud, remains in detention at Kuje Correctional Centre after…
EFCC

Yahoo Boys in hot water as EFCC drags 16 to Court

One of the suspects, Samuel Obi Chidera, was charged with laundering $3,000, while Okonkwo Nonso Chijioke was accused of handling…
ICRC

ICRC warns: Breaking Gaza ceasefire will unleash catastrophe

The organization emphasized that breaking the truce would put hundreds of thousands at risk, with civilians bearing the brunt of…
NLC

MTN, Airtel, Glo in trouble as NLC threatens total shutdown over Tariff hike

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily until the end of February, Nigerians are urged to switch off their mobile…
Prof. Usman Yusuf

Alleged N90.4m fraud: Prof. Usman Yusuf knows fate on bail Feb 27

Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, adjourned…
I was offered a fraudulent N5bn while serving as SSA - Fela Durotoye

Fela Durotoye: How I rejected fraudulent N5bn offer

“When I reminded him that the blessings of God make one rich and add no sorrow, he fired back, saying,…
National Grid

National Grid collapses again! Blackout hits Nigeria

This is not the first time Nigeria’s fragile electricity grid has suffered a major collapse. In recent years, the country…
Customs

Customs smash records with N50.8bn revenue in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi

The comptroller praised the resilience and dedication of officers and men of the command, assuring stakeholders and the C-G that…
Primate Ayodele

Creation of more states will cause more problems – Primate Ayodele

“It’s not proper for the nation at this time, it won’t help all of them, and the current proposal will…
Breaking: Voting concluded as Vatican chose Pope Francis' successor

Again, Pope Francis skips public address

During the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, the 88-year-old pontiff, who leads 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, asked…
Police

Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy

The police team stormed Macdonad's hotel, but he allegedly fled through the back door. Macdonad later reported himself to the…
Prince Abayomi debunks claim that his father, Oba Frederick Obateru-Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom in Ilaje LG of Ondo State is dead

‘My father not dead’, Oba Obateru- Akinruntan’s son debunks rumours

Report of the purported death of Obateru-Akinruntan, the founder of OBAT Oil and Gas, went viral on Tuesday following a…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

Kaduna coook docked for stealing employer’s N4.5m jewellery

The defendant, who resides at Degel 1 Road Kaduna, was arraigned on a charge of stealing. She, however, pleaded not…
President Donald Trump brushes aside outrage over his plan to take control of Gaza, saying the U.S could help transform it into a “diamond.”

Trump insists on takeover of Gaza, says it will be transformed to ‘diamond’

A week ago, Trump proposed the United States “take over” and level the war-ruined coastal territory, resettle the nearly 2…
Baruwa

NURTW crisis: Baruwa faction seeks Tinubu’s help to sack MC Oluomo

The lawyer told journalists in Abuja on Tuesday that in spite of a judgment by the Court of Appeal judgement…
Family members raise alarm over whereabouts of Luqman Abbas Oricha, the President of the Ebira Youth Congress (EYC), Ajaokuta chapter.

Kogi: Family raises alarm over missing Ebira Youth Congress President

In a statement made available to newsmen, a member of the association, Inda Bello, said the Ajaokuta EYC President was…
PDP NWC faults suspension of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, by the Abia Chapter of the party

Why suspension of Wabara can’t stand – PDP

Ologunagba said that the explicit import of the section was that the Abia chapter had no power whatsoever to take…
Court remands police officer who allegedly defiled a 17-year-old girl at the Ogudu Lagos Area Command premises in Kirikiri prison

Court remands police officer for alleged rape

According to the statement, the suspect was remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility and the case was adjourned to March 11,…
NANs says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, will meet with its leaders as well as chairmen of area councils, and NUT over ongoing teachers' strike

Wike orders security operatives to monitor influx of Almajiris, others into FCT

FCT Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu who disclosed this to journalists added that chairmen of the six…
Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo explains how he tackled cultism, examination malpractices in five years.

How I averted107 security threats in Kogi Poly- Rector

The Rector, a political scientist, highlighted how he was able to reposition the school to a respected citadel of learning.…
Nok University

FG takes over Nok University

He commended President Tinubu for making the transition a priority on the Federal Executive Council’s agenda.
Window

Forbidden fruit: Policeman in serious trouble for allegedly raping 17-year-old girl

The suspect was remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility and the case was adjourned to March 11, pending the issuance of…
Keystone Bank

Keystone Bank clarifies court ruling on ex-shareholders’ status

Delivering judgment on February 11, 2025, the court ordered the forfeiture of shares previously held by the former owners, transferring…
Ganduje said Tinubu is above others aspiring to govern Nigeria in 2027 with his commitment to national unity and reform-driven leadership

Why Tinubu deserves second term -Ganduje

He said the APC  was committed  to upholding its zoning arrangement to maintain a north-south power balance.
NELFUND announces new conditions for student loans

4,834 UI students benefit from NELFUND – VC

The letter, acknowledging the disbursement of the funds, was confirmed by the institution’s Director of Public Relations, Mrs Joke Akinpelu,…
Ogun

Bill to regulate scavengers activities scale second reading at Ogun Assembly

 Tella noted that the legislation was aimed at addressing the growing concerns regarding the activities of scavengers and waste dealers…
CNG

NLC unveils FG’s CNG buses for North-Central States

The NLC President, Comr. Joe Ajero,  at the official inauguration of 10 CNG buses in Lokoja, expressed optimism that the…