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Emefiele did not act alone, had Buhari’s backing – Edwin Clark
…accuses South-South governors of corruption, embezzlement of 13% oil derivation funds Foremost elder statesman from Nigeria’s…
Questions accountant general must answer on Betta Edu’s N585.2 million illegal transfer
Saturday’s statement from the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, only confirmed the illegality of the humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu’s payment of government N585.2 million into a civil…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote gains over $100 million in first week of 2024
Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has witnessed a remarkable financial turnaround, gaining more than $100 million in the first week of 2024 and propelling his net worth…
Gov Sanwo-Olu celebrates wife at 57
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his wife, Ibijoke, on her 57th birthday, describing her as a dependable partner, committed prayer warrior, caring and loving wife and mother. Ibijoke,…
N3.4b debt: Oyo AG faults Makinde’s paucity of funds claim
The Accountant-General (AG) of Oyo State, Kikelomo Adegoke, has faulted claim by Governor Seyi Makinde that the state lacked…
FG in fiscal dilemma over high inflation, low revenue, FX crisis
• Budget implementation still major concern • International bond market closed to Nigeria, other African countries • Fresh FX crisis threatens outlook of naira’s…
70 People Contesting To Become New Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland – Official
The Kogi Government is set to unveil a new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland out of the 70 contestants screened by a committee to succeed the late Dr Ado Ibrahim, an official has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…
Bandits Demand N60m For 6 Children Abducted In Abuja
Bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have contacted the family, demanding N60 million ransom. The victims were abducted on Tuesday night in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal…
FX Backlog: CBN Disburses $61.4m To Foreign Airlines
In fulfilment of its commitment to eliminate the backlog of pending matured foreign exchange in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed approximately $61.64 million to…
Why we picked Fubara as Rivers guber candidate, Wike finally opens up
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he and leaders of the state picked and worked for the emergence of Siminalayi Fubara, as governor to save the unity of Rivers…
‘Her stay in office provocative’ — PDP demands immediate sack of Betta Edu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs.In a statement issued on…
Insecurity escalates in Abuja as bandits claim 36 lives and abduct over 300 in 2023
Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is gripped by a harrowing wave of insecurity as bandit-related violence claims the lives of 36 individuals and results in the abduction of over 300 people throughout the year…
Gov Aiyedatiwa may not pick Ondo deputy governor soon – Sources
Following the untimely demise of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State finds itself embroiled in a web of political complexities, intensified by the elevation of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the governor. The spotlight now…
Tinubu celebrates business mogul Chagoury at 78
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, congratulated Lebanese-Nigerian business mogul, Gilbert Chagoury, as he marks his 78th birthday on January 8. “Gilbert is a shining light in any room. He is compassionate, discerning,…
Supreme Court grants FG exclusive control of all inland waterways
The Supreme Court has granted the Federal Government total control of all waterways in the country, including the right to levy and licence operators in the sector. The court, in a landmark judgement it delivered…
G5 will support Tinubu in 2027… he’s a seasoned administrator – Ortom
Samuel Ortom, immediate-past governor of Benue state, says G5 will support President Bola Tinubu if he seeks re-election in 2027. Ortom spoke on Sunday at an event organised by Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal…
BREAKING: Tinubu orders probe of controversial N585m transfer request by Betta Edu
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into the payment of N585 million into a private…
BREAKING: Tinubu clears N12bn outstanding payment for Super Eagles, others
President Bola Tinubu has cleared the outstanding payment that the Federal Government owed the Super Eagles and other sporting teams of the country. According to a statement on the X handle of Tinubu’s Media Centre, on…
Abuse me all you want, we’ll soon know who’s in charge – Wike tells Fubara
It may appear like the political crisis between Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike is far from over. This is even as Wike has declared that he still has a stronghold in the state despite a…
Betta Edu: Arewa group reacts to corruption allegation against minister
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the allegation of financial misappropriation levelled against the the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu. The latest is by the Arewa Integrity…
FG, NNPC should be commended for maintaining fuel price without subsidy – Petrol retailers
The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) for…
Soldiers kill 43 terrorists, arrest 115 criminal elements in one week
The Defence Headquarters says a total of 43 terrorists have been killed while 115 other criminal elements have arrested by troops in different operations within the country in the last one week. The director, Defence…
“They asked for N10 million each” – Abuja music band leader recounts ordeal with bandits
Adewunmi Samuel Sofomade, the leader of an Abuja-based music band, has come forward to recount the harrowing experience faced by his band at the hands of bandits, disclosing that a staggering ransom of N91 million was paid…
FG set to take over Union Bank Limited and Titan Trust Bank Limited
The Federal Government is set to sack the boards of Union Bank Limited and Titan Trust Bank Limited next week in a move to take over the two financial service institutions effectively, A source with knowledge of the move…