Court dismisses N50 billion suit against ex-Edo governor, Obaseki, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a NJ50 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor of Edo State, against ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki and four…
JUST IN: Daughter of Nigerian actress rescued from trafficking in Mali
Adeola, daughter of veteran actress Jumoke George, who had been missing for four years, has been found and returned home from Mali, where she was reportedly trafficked to. The news was confirmed by Abike Dabiri,…
Peter Obi has not agreed to be Atiku’s 2027 running mate – Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement on Monday described reports that Peter Obi has agreed to be Atiku Abubakar’s presidential running mate in 2027 as false. Nana Kazaure, director of strategic communication and media for the…
Police summon officer over assault of e-hailing driver in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has summoned Inspector Obic Modestus following a complaint received by the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU),…
UTME Glitch: South East Reps Demand Oloyede’s Resignation
The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to resign and allow a through investigation into the massive…
Joe Biden thanks supporters after cancer diagnosis
Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Americans on Monday for their “love and support” after the former US president said he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The weekend revelation that the 82-year-old…
2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony set for September 22 in Paris
France Football has officially announced that the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on September 22, 2025. The prestigious event, which honours the world’s best football players, will be held…
Bandits Kill 3, Abduct 26 In Zamfara Communities
At least three people have been reportedly killed and 26 others abducted in a fresh wave of attacks by suspected bandits in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Daily Trust learnt that the…
REVEALED: The social media accounts using AI videos to amplify pro-Traore propaganda
Many social media accounts owned by young Africans have touted Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso’s military leader, as the messianic figure poised to fix all his country’s problems and, by extension, the continent’s. Traore…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo to endorse Tinubu as consensus candidate for 2027 election
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in alliance with prominent stakeholders across the Southeast, is set to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the region’s consensus candidate for…
Obi Breaks Silence on Rumoured 2027 VP Deal with Atiku
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to speculation that he may serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku…
Senator Natasha Drags Akpabio, Sandra Duru Before Attorney General, IGP
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and businesswoman…
PDP May Expel Key Members at May 27 NEC Meeting – Bode George Drops Hint
Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the party is ready to take tough decisions against members who no longer follow its…
Lagos to enforce total ban on single-use plastics from July 1
The Lagos State government has hinted at a full ban on the usage and distribution of Single Use Plastics (SUPs) from July 1, 2025. Commissioner for the…
Gary Lineker quits BBC role after social media post sparks backlash
Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was confirmed on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained anti-Semitic imagery. “Gary Lineker will leave his…
‘THIS ISN’T NIGERIA’: Vatican Security Blocks Seyi During Tinubu’s Meeting With Pope
President Bola Tinubu’s first son, Seyi, was in his entourage to the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday. Daily Trust had reported different highlights of the event, including the president’s encounter with Peter Obi,…
Nigerian rail assets are being sold off in secret – CSO raises alarm
A civil society organisation, the Alliance for Public Asset Protection and Accountability (APAPA), has petitioned the National Assembly over what it describes as a “coordinated and deliberate scheme” to secretly strip…
MPC at crossroads over rate hike amid sticky prices, global uncertainty
• Policy can’t be tighter, but easing will be premature, says Yusuf • Economists expect MPC to keep interest rate at 27.5% •…
Seplat Energy Shareholders Get N203 Per Share Dividend Payout
Having recorded revenue surpassing $1.1 billion, and a net profit of $145 million in 2024, the shareholders of Nigeria’s leading independent…
UBA Fights To Protect 21.54% Stake In Ibadan Disco
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has moved to join 86 Gardens Limited in a suit at the Federal High Court, Lagos, to safeguard its 21.54 per cent stake in a 60 per cent ownership interest in Ibadan Electricity…
I’ve not seen anything that will stop Tinubu’s re-election, says Tanko Yakasai
Tanko Yakasai, the elder statesman and founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum, says President Bola…
SPOTTED: Tinubu names wrong cardinal as Vatican host in X post
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. Shortly after his arrival, Tinubu shared photos from…
Manufacturers’ energy cost jumps 44x amid factory shutdowns
Ten years ago, Louis Carter Industries boomed. Its products were everywhere and sought-after by traders of household items. The firm’s Nnewi,…
Renaissance Africa Surpasses Oil Production Target By 40% In First Month
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced that it exceeded its oil production target by 40…