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Senate’s Conditions for Natasha Akpoti’s Return
The Senate has given conditions for the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension handed down on her by the Senate.
Justice Binta…
Group demands arrest of Amaechi, says ex-minister promoting chaos
A civic group, the Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI), has condemned recent comments by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing them as “reckless, inflammatory, and a veiled call to…
Shettima Slams Datti Baba-Ahmed for Suggesting Tinubu ‘Tried’ in Retaining Him as VP
Vice President Kashim Shettima has fired back at Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, over comments suggesting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had “tried” by retaining Shettima as Vice…
Wike accuses Amaechi’s wife of collecting N4 billion monthly from NDDC
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has explained the source of his wealth.
Wike who admitted to owning a Rolls-Royce car said he did not come from a poor background.
Stating that he bought his…
APC Chairmanship: I’ll clean tables if Tinubu desires, says Tanko Al-Makura
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, has expressed readiness to serve in any capacity if called upon by President Bola Tinubu.
Daily Trust reported that after Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stepped down…
We Won’t Call Off Strike Until We Receive Alerts – FCT Teachers
Striking primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have vowed not to return to the classrooms until they get paid.
Daily Trust reports that the teachers have been on strike since March, and…
Natasha: ‘Judiciary Has Proven To Be Last Hope Of The Oppressed’ – Group
The Action Collective, a civic advocacy group, has hailed the declaration of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate as unconstitutional as a resounding affirmation that the Nigerian judiciary…
Ukraine Fighters Capture Nigerian Fighting For Russia
A Nigerian national, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was reportedly fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine, has been captured by Ukrainian forces.
Oluwagbemileke was apprehended by the Freedom of…
Omojuwa busted for landing lucrative PR contract from suspected Colombian money launderer
Nigerian social media contractor Japheth Omojuwa has been exposed as a top recruiter in a media campaign seeking the release of a Colombian citizen charged with money laundering.
Alpha Reach, a public relations firm…
After years of suspension, Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards
Two commercial banks in Nigeria have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira cards.
In separate announcements to customers, United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank said the service has…
NIN services back online, says NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the restoration of its National Identification Number (NIN) verification services nationwide.
This, according to the commission, follows the…
FBI pursues Lagos Yahoo Boy for defrauding U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize property belonging to Lagos-based fraudster Ehiremen Aigbokhan for stealing more than N460 million in funds meant for U.S. President…
More Nigerians Disable SMS Alert Over Charges
A growing number of Nigerian bank customers are opting to disable their SMS alert services, citing the rising costs as a major concern, Daily Trust can report.
The SMS alert service, which notifies account holders of…
BREAKING: Court orders Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha
…says her 6-month suspension excessive
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The court, in a…
Oyo Gov’t partners FCMB to empower 1,000 youths with N1.5bn
The Oyo State Government has announced plans to support 1,000 young agropreneurs with a ₦1.5 billion fund in a renewed push to expand its agribusiness sector.
The…
GENERAL NAFIU DECORATED AS SERVICOM CHAMPION
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has been decorated as a…
‘It’s morally unjustifiable’ — NMA faults Tinubu’s agreement to deploy doctors to Saint Lucia
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and other healthcare professionals to Saint Lucia.
On Wednesday, Tinubu signed an agreement to deploy…
Constitution review: Senate considers inclusion of diaspora voting, independent candidacy
The senate will on Friday begin a two-day zonal public hearing in Lagos on the proposed amendment of the 1999 Constitution.
The session, which will be held at Water Crest Hotel, Ikeja, is expected to focus on a range…
Court dismisses Gani Adams’ N5bn defamation suit against Sunday Igboho
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed a defamation suit worth N5 billion filed by Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, commonly known as Sunday Igboho.…
Nigeria maintains zero piracy in 3 years – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alh. Adegboyega Oyetola said Nigeria had recorded zero piracy in its waters for three years through the Deep Blue Project.
Oyetola revealed this on Thursday during a one-day…
ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar highway
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has announced approval of $100m in funding for the construction of a 47.7km stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
This is a major boost to the Federal Government’s…
US indicts Nigerian in $14bn healthcare fraud
The United States of America has charged a Nigerian, Olatunbosun Osukoya, alongside 323 others, following a nationwide crackdown on alleged perpetrators of health care fraud schemes that have caused the country at…
BREAKING: Ex-Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead
The Super Eagles have paid tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Petert Rufai, following news of his death.
In a statement released on Thursday via X, the national team described…
My children are Nigerians, not Ghanaians… they have right to own land – Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says his children have the right to own lands in Nigeria.
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike defended the rights of his children…