Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed grief over the death of Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, the Permanent Secretary for Special Services in […]
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PDP Fixes Date to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant for 2027 Election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to face the screening committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday as the sole presidential aspirant under […]
FG tightens procurement rules, bars unapproved contract variations in MDAs
The federal government, through the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has introduced stricter regulations preventing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from approving upward revisions of […]
“APC Risks Anti-Party Revolt From Trapped, Disgruntled Aspirants” — As Hundreds Decry Imposition, Deceit And A Legal Trap That Has Sealed The Defection Route
*As 19 APC Reps Lose Return Tickets The All Progressives Congress (APC) is sitting on a keg of political gunpowder. Unless the party’s national leadership, […]
Atiku slams FG’s response to anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president has criticised the federal government’s response to renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa, accusing authorities of reacting slowly to attacks targeting […]
HURIWA, SERAP seek probe into alleged diversion of N34.53trn, N800bn funds
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called for investigations into alleged diversion of public funds […]
Terror Attacks : Yorubaland Now Under Siege – Afenifere Declares
A Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over what it described as a coordinated wave of terror attacks across the South West geopolitical […]
“Intimidation, Coercion, Security Aides Withdrawn” — Desmond Elliott Raises Alarm Ahead Of Surulere APC Primary As Campaign DG Dumps Him For Rival
Lagos State lawmaker Desmond Elliott has raised alarm over alleged intimidation, political victimisation, withdrawal of his security personnel, and planned violence ahead of the All […]
CBN’s high CRR costs Nigerian banks N2.5trn yearly – Report
Nigeria’s banking sector may be losing about N2.5 trillion annually due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) high Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), according to […]
Seven teachers abducted, one killed in Oyo school attack
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, […]
“She Dated All Abuja Boys” — Jarvis Gives Carter Efe 14 Days To Retract Alleged Defamatory Livestream Remarks, Cyberbullying Claims
TikTok content creator Elizabeth Aminata Amadou, popularly known as Jarvis or Jadrolita, has issued a legal notice to skitmaker and streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly […]
Rotten tomatoes harmful to health, Lagos warns residents
The Lagos State Government has warned residents against consuming spoilt or fungus-infested tomatoes, citing serious health risks associated with contaminated food. The warning was issued […]
“Patients Are Dying” — UUTH CMD Begs Doctors To Suspend Strike After EFCC Raid On Hospital
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Emem Bassey, has appealed to doctors to suspend their ongoing strike and return […]
EFCC To Recover N124bn From Six Buhari’s Minister In Corruption Probe
…Sirika N19.4bn, Farouq N37bn, Malami N8.7bn, Sylva N21bn, Ngige N2.2bn The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may recover over N123.7bn from six ministers who […]
Seven teachers abducted, one killed in Oyo school attack – Makinde
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, […]
Augusto & Co. upgrades Payaza credit rating from BBB to A-
Payaza, a leading African payments infrastructure company, has recorded another significant milestone in its growth trajectory, with Agusto & Co. upgrading the company’s rating from […]
“Borrowing Is Not Governance” — Atiku Faults Tinubu Govt Over Planned $1.25bn World Bank Loan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over reports that the Federal Government is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion […]
EX-Ebonyi lawmaker, Eni Uduma Chima emerges PDP Reps flagbearer for Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency
A two-term former lawmaker in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly and former Chairman of Edda Local Government Area, Hon. Eni Uduma Chima has emerged […]
“Internal State Financial Oversight Rests With State Institutions” — Court Of Appeal Upholds 2007 Judgment Restraining EFCC From Probing Odili, Rivers Accounts
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has upheld a 2007 Rivers State High Court judgment restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]