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11-year-old boy linked to rape, murder of girl in children’s home
German officials have completed an investigation into the rape and violent death of a 10-year-old girl in a children’s home in Bavaria five months ago. An 11-year-old boy who also lived in the home seems to be…
Indian govt. proposes changing country’s name to Bharat
The Indian government is considering renaming the country as Bharat, an official has said. The Narendra Modi-led government is to bring the resolution for changing the country’s name at the special session of the…
[BREAKING] Fuel subsidy: We played politics with 2012 Occupy Nigeria – Fayemi
…says Nigeria experienced economic development during Jonathan’s administration A former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, said the protest that trailed the fuel subsidy removal during the…
CBN, Banks To Clear Unsettled Forex Backlog In Two Weeks – Shonubi
In a move that may boost the confidence of both local and foreign investors, the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) said it is working with commercial banks in the country to clear the unsettled foreign exchange backlog…
BREAKING: Army blocks entrance to Abuja
The Nigerian army has reportedly blocked entrance into the Federal Capital Territory—FCT. Though, at the time of filing this report, no reason…
100 DAYS AFTER: Bola Tinubu, a president in need of help
‘You do not drown and die by falling into the river, you drown and die by submerging in it’ For Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief, his first 100 days in office have shown that he does not want his…
Election Tribunal: First time voters blackmailing presidential tribunal – Falana
Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has said that those attempting to blackmail the judiciary to give their political candidate a favourable verdict are “first-time voters.”. He made this statement while…
IGP deploys Frank Mba, Ciroma, other promoted DIGs, redeploys others
…Bala Ciroma is DIG Finance and Administration, Ayuba Ekpeji is DIG Operations, Daniel Sokari Pedro is DIG ICT The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the posting and…
N/Assembly Withheld Over N650m Road Project Funds – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday asked the National Assembly to release over N650m it withheld for some projects across the country. He said the projects were almost completed but lack of the fund was…
How Ramos Rejected Saudi’s N19.7bn Yearly Offer And Settled For N987m
Former Spain defender, Sergio Ramos, rejected a huge contract offer from Saudi Arabia before opting to join Sevilla on a free transfer. Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad had offered the Real Madrid legend an incredible…
‘Share official secrets, face severe consequences’ – Shettima cautions aides
Vice President Kashim Shettima has cautioned political aides against the reckless handling of official correspondence. Shettima gave the warning at the opening ceremony of the retreat and sensitization programme…
We Have No Expenses to Cut – Senate Insists Amid Nationwide Hardship
The Senate has rejected calls to cut down on its expenses, despite the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and…
BREAKING: NNPP expels Kwankwaso
The National Executive Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expelled Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, following his alleged refusal to appear before…
Oando confirms acquisition of Agip pending regulatory approval
Nigerian energy company, Oando has officially confirmed its acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), a subsidiary of the Italian energy conglomerate Eni, following the signing of the agreement.…
Arewa youths stage protest, urge FG not to renew Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract
Members of the Northern Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative and the Arewa Youth Forum, on Monday, staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) headquarters in Abuja. They…
JUST IN: Four dead as Task Force, tanker drivers, touts clash at Mile 2
Four unidentified persons were killed this morning due to a clash between the Lagos Task Force, tanker drivers, and touts at Mile 2. Vanguard received a distress call from a stranded passerby, Mr. Richard Igbe…
I knew Buhari didn’t understand economics but didn’t know he was so reckless – Obasanjo
President Olusegun Obasanjo, who twice led Nigeria — first as military head of state (1976-1979) and later as an elected civilian president (1999-2007) — can claim to have seen it all. Born on March 5, 1937, the…
Customers Storm ATMs As Bank Workers Join NLC Strike
Bank workers under the aegis of Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, NUBIFE, have shut…
Meet the five judges set to decide Bola Tinubu’s fate tomorrow
Five justices of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani will tomorrow pronounce their verdict in three cases challenging the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The cases were filed by…
Obasanjo hits Bola Tinubu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has for the first time spoken on the 100 day old government of President Bola Tinubu, challenging him on one of the promises made. The issue is about the Port Harcourt Refinery,…
Foreign investors repatriate $5bn dividend – CBN
Foreign firms repatriated $5.86bn from the Nigerian economy between October 2022 and March 2023, the Central Bank of…
No candidate deserves win, says George as PEPC delivers verdict tomorrow
A former deputy national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, yesterday, said it would be a…
Nigeria’s mining revenue rises by 51% to N193.5 billion in 2021 – NEITI
The Nigerian Government’s efforts to bolster mining revenue received a significant boost, with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) announcing a record-breaking achievement. In…
Aviation unions abandon NLC warning strike as NCAA orders workers to report to duty
Unions in the Nigerian aviation industry have opted out of the two-day warning strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of subsidy on fuel. This is as the Nigeria Civil Aviation…