Michael Olugbode in Abuja More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have applied for voluntary repatriation amid escalating xenophobic attacks and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, […]
Author: David VDM
15 Parties Meet INEC Deadline, Field Presidential Candidates for 2027 Poll
Chuks Okocha Fifteen political parties have successfully met the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the conduct of presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 […]
Shettima: Tinubu Working to Secure Safe Return of Abducted Schoolchildren, Others
*Troops repel terrorist attack in north-east, lose five soldiers, three CJTF members *Security experts advocate proactive measures to protect citizens Deji Elumoye, Olawale Ajimotokan, Linus […]
PDP Leadership Crisis: Why Appeal Court Dismissed Challenge to Judgement Recognising Wike-led Caretaker Committee
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja refused to entertain the appeal against a judgement of a Federal High Court in Ibadan, […]
Insecurity: Makinde Signs Executive Order to Restrict Commercial Motorcycle Operations
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, yesterday signed into law the Executive Order 002 of 2026, on the Regulations and Enforcement of […]
Report: FG Missed Oil Revenue Target by N2.79trn in Q3 2025
*Capital releases to MDAs stood at N780.28bn Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The federal government recorded a total of N2.79 trillion oil revenue shortfall in the […]
FG Orders Deregulation of Airtime Credit Market to End Capital Flight
.Directs FCCPC to liberalise airtime lending space to local fintechs, dismantle Optasia’s 12 year-monopoly .Move may unlock over N3 trillion in annual revenues James Emejo in […]
Rewane: Dangote Refinery’s IPO to Lift NGX Capitalisation to N236trn
Dike Onwuamaeze The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Bismarck Rewane, has projected that the proposed listing of the Dangote Refinery’s Initial Purchase Offer […]
FCT Police Command Enforces Tinted Glass Regulations, Impounds 30 Vehicles
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced the enforcement of regulations prohibiting the use of tinted vehicle glass and other […]
Alleged N36m Fraud: Court Reserves Ruling on Blessing CEO’s Bail as EFCC Opens Case
Wale Igbintade Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by […]
MFM Suspends Vigils Nationwide Over Security Concerns
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all vigils and overnight programmes across its branches nationwide, citing growing security concerns in the […]
Over 1,000 to Return Home as Xenophobic Tensions Escalate in South Africa
Michael Olugbode in Abuja More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have applied for voluntary repatriation amid escalating xenophobic attacks and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, raising […]
NCDC: Nigeria 59% Ready for Ebola, But Can Contain Outbreak
Sunday Ehigiator The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has said that while Nigeria is not […]
Tegbe, Chinese Envoy Move to Deepen Nigeria-China Cooperation on Power, Infrastructure
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors of the economy, including electricity, infrastructure and industrial development, […]
Atiku Seeks Overhaul of Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Framework, Says Terrorists Learning from Every Attack
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an overhaul of Nigeria’s counterterrorism framework, saying the federal government’s current approach is failing […]
Ojude Oba Propels Culture, Economic Enterprise, Says Ladi Balogun
The Group Chief Executive of FCMB Group, Mr. Ladi Balogun, has described the Ojude Oba Festival as a driver of cultural celebration and economic enterprise. […]
Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge to Be Fully Opened This Month, Says Sanwo-Olu
Omolabake Fasogbon Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge will be fully opened to the public before the end of […]
Oyo Kidnap: Women Traditionalists Storm Sacred Sites, Invoke Deities
James Sowole in Abeokuta Concerned by the growing wave of insecurity and the recent kidnapping incident in Oyo State, women and traditional worshippers from Orile-Ilawo Kingdom […]
Supreme Court Affirms Death by Hanging Sentence for Kidnapper
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Supreme Court has affirmed a death by hanging sentence handed down a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. The apex court in […]
#EndSARS: Coroner Gives LASUTH, DNA Centre 21 Days to Submit Reports on Body Linked to Pelumi Onifade
Wale Igbintade A Coroner’s Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre […]