Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi, Nigeria Democratic Congress […]
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No CBN account, no budget disbursement for PFIPC – Accountant-general
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has dismissed claims that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has accessed public funds, insisting […]
FG to evacuate another batch of 270 Nigerians from South Africa Wednesday
The federal government has finalised plans to repatriate 270 Nigerians from South Africa, with the latest batch of returnees expected to arrive in Lagos on […]
“PEAC/PFIPC Has No Operational CBN Account” — OAGF Says No Public Funds Or Salaries Paid To Purported Council
Controversial Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PEAC/PFIPC) has no operational account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Office of the […]
“Released After Days In SSS Custody” — Prof. Martin Aghaji Regains Freedom After NMA, Stakeholders Demand Explanation
Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Emeritus Professor Martin A.C. Aghaji, has regained his freedom after spending days in […]
2026: This will be my last World Cup – Ronaldo declares
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal captain has announced that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the final appearance of his glittering international career, bringing an […]
Senate to tackle N1.3bn fake agency budget scandal Tuesday
Fresh scrutiny awaits the controversial N1.3 billion budgetary provision for the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as senators reconvene for plenary on Tuesday. The […]
“Trial Court Misapplied Contract Law, Ignored Evidence” — Ugbebor Appeals Judgment In Oak Homes Victoria Island Property Dispute
A Nigerian-American engineer, Anthony Ehiedu Ugbebor, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to overturn a judgment of the Lagos State High Court, Osborne, […]
10 feared dead, scores missing as terrorists attack Kaduna community
At least 10 farmers have been killed and several others abducted after terrorists launched a deadly attack on a farming community in Kaduna state, in […]
Sam Larry hospitalised, bouncer dies in Lagos road crash
Sam Larry, Nigerian music promoter and socialite, has reportedly been hospitalised following a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Calabar coastal road in Lagos state. The […]
“Parties Must Not Undermine Court’s Jurisdiction” — Court Restrains Govt, Others From Taking Over Widow’s Lekki Property
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Yaba has restrained the Lagos State Government and four other defendants from taking possession of or interfering with […]
“I Kidnapped Myself” — Delta Man Allegedly Fakes Own Abduction To Extort ₦25m From Family Over Debt
A Delta State-based man, Michael James, has allegedly confessed to staging his own kidnap in an attempt to extort ₦25 million from his family. James, […]
Umahi Blames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Flooding On Non-Implementation Of Lagos Drainage Master Plan, Refuse Dumping
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has blamed the flooding around the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on the non-implementation of the Lagos State flood control […]
“Court Restrains Aladenika From Parading As Ore Regent” — Bars Ondo Govt, Security Agencies From Recognising Him Pending Suit
The Ondo State High Court sitting in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, has restrained High Chief Akindele Aladenika from parading himself as the […]
“UI Graduation Dispute Adjourned To October 29” — Appeal Court Fixes Hearing As Postgraduate Student Fears Missing November Convocation
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has adjourned until October 29, 2026, the legal battle between the University of Ibadan and a postgraduate student, […]
HURIWA Asks INEC To Clarify Alleged Issuance Of 2027 Candidates’ Access Code To PDP Faction, Warns Against Prejudicing Court Case
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to clarify reports that it issued the Candidates’ Access Code for […]
“Cocaine Hidden In Fake Plantain Peels” — NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Grandmother, PhD Student, Others In Nationwide Drug Trafficking Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mrs Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed […]
“FG Denies ₦8trn Extra-Budgetary Spending Claim” — Oyedele Says IMF Report Misrepresented, Insists No Shadow Budget Under Tinubu
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation […]
Anambra Police Defend Impoundment Of Tinted Vehicles, Say Exercise Targets Forged Permits, Criminal Movement
The Anambra State Police Command has explained why it is impounding vehicles with tinted windows, including those whose owners present tinted glass permits. The command […]
“700,000bpd Refinery For East Africa” — Dangote Plans Kenya Oil Refinery To Boost Regional Fuel Supply, Cut Import Dependence
Dangote Industries Limited has disclosed that its planned oil refinery in Kenya will have the capacity to refine 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, […]