The three convicts were jailed for six offences, and they will stand trial on the four remaining charges to which they pleaded not guilty. The […]
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Dangote Refinery raises $2.5 billion in Africa’s largest private equity placement
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised about $2.5 billion through a private equity placement that was oversubscribed by 3.7 times, with the proceeds to fund expansion […]
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s request to transfer power to deputy governor
The governor’s letter seeking the transfer of power to his deputy was read on the floor of the Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday. […]
Court refuses to hear Miyetti Allah leader’s application to vary N2bn bail conditions
The court granted the Miyetti Allah leader bail on Monday, ordering him to present one surety with a three-year tax clearance evidence and another owning […]
JUST IN: NCAA threatens sanctions as Royal Air Maroc allegedly defies regulatory authority
Michael Achimugu, NCAA spokesperson, made this known in an update on X. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened sanctions against Royal Air Maroc, […]
BREAKING: Three suspected terrorists linked to Oyo school abduction plead guilty to terrorism charges
The defendants pleaded guilty to eights counts in total out of the 10 charges brought against them. Three men linked to the kidnapping of school […]
Beyond T-Shirt: How ‘Final Year Brethren’ became exciting but costly campus tradition for finalists
This is a ‘signing out ceremony’, one of the numerous activities lined up for the Final Year Brethren or FYB celebration, that is now increasingly […]
Nigerian soldiers rescue 11 kidnap victims, arrest 21 terrorist suspects
The operations conducted under Operation HADIN KAI, Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation MESA between July 21 and 22 also led to the discovery and destruction […]
PHOTO STORY: Keyamo inaugurates waste recycling programme, inspects upgraded pilgrims’ terminal at MMI, Lagos
The initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to modernise airport infrastructure, improve passenger experience, and promote environmentally sustainable airport operations. The Minister of Aviation and […]
Court stops EFCC’s planned probe of Oyo finances, faults ‘fishing expedition’
The ruling contrasts with long line of judicial decisions asking courts to exercise restraints in stopping anti-corruption agencies from carrying out their statutory duties, and […]
Nigeria’s solar boom bypasses national grid as utility-scale investment stalls – Report
A new BloombergNEF report says Nigeria is emerging as sub-Saharan Africa’s largest small-scale solar market, driven by businesses and households seeking alternatives to unreliable grid […]
Trump replies Tinubu, pledges US’s support in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism
“…I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people.” US President Donald Trump has replied to a letter by President Bola Tinubu and […]
US continues attacks on Iran, Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers
The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Wednesday said, “We targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, for their violation of the blockade […]
US continues C, Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers
The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Wednesday said, “We targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, for their violation of the blockade […]
EXCLUSIVE: Permanent Secretary blocks release of funds approved by Tinubu for agencies
The permanent secretary allegedly refused to approve the payment files because the heads of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation […]
Transfers: Akor Adams seals move to newly promoted Italian club Venezia
Adams arrives in Venice after an eventful journey across Norway, France and Spain, bringing with him a proven goalscoring pedigree and valuable top-flight experience Italian […]
Senate panel questions CBN on inflation, bank recapitalisation, foreign reserves, other monetary policies
The CBN Act mandates the CBN governor to brief the National Assembly about its operations twice a year. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, says in […]
Ondo Assembly Crisis: 21 lawmakers ask Speaker to resign or be forced out
The lawmakers accused Speaker Olamide Oladiji of collecting N44 million from the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission(OSOPADEC) on their behalf without sharing it […]
WASPAN challenges FCCPC’s digital lending powers at Court of Appeal
WASPAN also filed a motion seeking an injunction restraining the FCCPC from enforcing the DEON Regulations pending the hearing and determination of the appeal. The […]
Nelson Mandela Day: NHRC, partner facilitate release of eight prison inmates in Niger
The NHRC chief said the action remained a powerful tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela who was in prison for 27 years during […]