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SEC’s tenure limit triggers succession fears among CEOs, directors
Many chief executive officers (CEOs), directors of public companies and capital market operators…
IPOB Slams Tinubu Govt Over Proposed Abuja Ranches, Calls It ‘RUGA In Disguise’
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s government over a proposal to establish cattle…
20 Soldiers Killed In Deadly Bandit Attack On Military Camp In Niger State
In a tragic escalation of violence in Nigeria’s North-Central region, about 20 soldiers were reportedly killed in the early hours of Tuesday during a fierce attack by armed bandits on a military camp near Bangi,…
IGP announces arrest of 28 suspects over Benue killings
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has announced that 28 suspects were arrested in connection with the deadly attack on Yelwata community in Benue state, but two of them have been cleared. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on…
Nigeria’s insecurity is self-inflicted by bad leadership, says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has declared that the insecurity plaguing Nigeria is the direct result of decades of failed leadership, corruption, and policy neglect. In a…
‘There’s no shortcut to party registration’ – INEC tells Atiku, El-Rufai, others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that there is no shortcut to the registration of any political party in the country. Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…
Factional NANS President Atiku Isah Granted ₦5M Bail Following DSS Detention
Factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, has been granted bail in the…
Adamawa Gov Fintiri Strips Atiku Abubakar, Others of Chieftaincy Titles
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has stripped former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of his revered traditional title of Waziri Adamawa, in a…
“Nigeria is lawless” – Peter Obi fumes as brother’s Lagos property is demolished
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has decried the state of lawlessness in Nigeria after his younger brother’s property was allegedly demolished in Ikeja, Lagos…
Tax: ‘Big Men’ Remain FCT’s Biggest Problem – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says big men (rich people) residing in Abuja remain FCT’s biggest problem in terms of voluntary tax compliance. Wike stated this during the inauguration…
Reps Move To Extend 2024 Budget To Dec 31
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to extend the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 approved budget from June 30, to December 31, 2025. The bill which…
I’ve attended coalition meetings… I may leave APC if Tinubu can’t fix things – Ndume
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says he may exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to fix things in the country. Speaking on “Prime Time”, an Arise Television programme,…
Over 100 killed as Bello Turji, Zamfara guards clash
More than 100 people were reportedly killed on Monday during a violent clash between foot soldiers loyal to notorious bandit Bello Turji and members of the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guard near Cida village in Shinkafi…
Alleged breach: FG arraigns Multichoice chair, MD, others October 7
The Federal Government has fixed October 7, 2025, for the arraignment of the Chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria, Adewunmi Ogunsanya, and the company’s Managing Director/CEO, John Ugbe, over alleged violations of the…
Lagos LG poll: Don’t take anything for granted, Sanwo-Olu tells APC candidates
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged APC chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the July 12 Local Government Elections not to take the election for granted. Sanwo-Olu, who presented…
Killings: North is bleeding – NEF tells FG
The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday said the country is bleeding from the North, calling on the government to act now before it is too late. It also condemned in the strongest terms what it described as “the brutal…
2027 VP Slot Battle: Tinubu’s Successor Tussle Heats Up
Despite the Presidency stating that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate for the 2027 presidential poll after the All Progressives Congress convention, the battle for the coveted Vice President…
BIPORAL Accused of Restricting Nigerian Workers’ Movement Over LASRRA Card Requirement
The Banana Island Property Owners & Residents Association (BIPORAL) is under fire following reports that it is restricting the movement of Nigerian workers by…
“Who is Alex?” – Atiku’s Camp Questions Tinubu as Fresh Details Emerge Following President’s Claim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks identifying a Belarusian businessman as his former classmate at Chicago State University have sparked renewed controversy…
Abducted passengers: Police deploys drones in Benue
The Nigeria Police in Benue has deployed drones across the state to intensify the search for 11 passengers and a driver who were kidnapped in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. The Benue State Police Command said…
2027 Will Not Be Business As Usual – Atiku Declares
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will not follow the familiar script of past contests.According to Atiku, the…
JUST IN: Two House of Reps members dump PDP, Labour Party for APC
On Tuesday, June 24, two lawmakers of the House of Representatives announced their resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party. The lawmakers left the opposition parties to join the ruling All…
NNPCL comes under fire for chartering 5 private jets to Rwanda for retreat
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is facing mounting criticism after revelations emerged that its recent executive retreat in Kigali, Rwanda involved chartering five private jets flown in for the…
Why Tinubu’s St. Lucia trip should go beyond the beach
President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming four-day visit to St. Lucia, an island in the Caribbean known for its lush rainforests and…