10th House will give traditional rulers constitutional roles – Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, on Saturday, said the Green Chamber would work to ensure that traditional rulers have constitutional roles. Abbas said this has become necessary due…
Anambra govt shuts school in Onitsha over flogging of 2-yr-old pupil
The Anambra State government has announced the immediate closure of Blessed Wisdom Model School at Ide Drive, Federal Housing Estate, Onitsha, over the flogging of a two-year-old pupil. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh,…
CSOs slam DSS over firearm possession charges against Emefiele
The accusations of illegal firearm possession and possession of 123 live ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, by the Department of State Services (DSS), have drawn…
N500bn palliative: Kano govt denies criticising Tinubu’s sharing formula
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has vehemently denied and distanced himself and the state government from recent news circulating on various media platforms. The reports falsely…
Sit-at-home, Killings: Igbo leaders move strongly against IPOB’s Simon Ekpa
Igbo leaders have called on the Federal Government to begin the extradition of Mr. Simon Ekpa, who is residing in Finland, for allegedly causing killings, and destruction of properties, markets and government…
2026 World Cup: I know you very well – Rohr tells Super Eagles
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, is banking on his inside knowledge of the Super Eagles to outwit the three-time African champions when both teams clash in the forthcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 World…
More money for real sector as CBN slashes CRR
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s slashing of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of Merchant banks, means money for the real sector of the economy to create jobs. The CBN on Friday revised the CRR of Merchant banks to 10…
Oil pipelines surveillance contract: How Asari Dokubo is trying to eat Tompolo’s lunch
Nigeria’s Niger Delta crisis continues to threaten Africa’s biggest economy. Long after violent militant groups ceased fire after being offered amnesty in 2009 in exchange for peace, the country continues to…
Stand Firm Against Military Coups – Tinubu Tells African Leaders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told African leaders to discourage coups d’état on the continent, especially in the face of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, insecurity, and climate change. The president stated…
Unseeded Vondrousova Stuns Jabeur To Win Wimbledon Title
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s final. As the first unseeded woman in the…
British Airways Pilot Stabbed, Held At Gunpoint During Clash In South Africa
A British Airways captain was stabbed and held at gunpoint during a clash with a thug in Johannesburg town, South Africa. It was…
Instead Of Taxing Nigerians, Probe Buhari’s Former Appointees To ‘Vomit What They Have Stolen’ –…
An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that President Bola Tinubu must probe everyone who worked under former president, Muhammadu Buhari to “vomit what they have stolen.” The cleric also claimed that if…
CBN to blacklist directors with more than one year non-performing loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Friday said it would sanction, by blacklisting bank directors with loans that remain non-performing for more than one year. This was contained in the new corporate governance guidelines…
Floating of naira affecting vehicle importation – Customs Agents
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on Saturday said that the floating of the nation’s currency had caused a drop in vehicle importation in the nation’s ports. The agents also said that…
England star, Rice, completes transfer to Arsenal
Declan Rice became Britain’s most expensive player on Saturday as Arsenal signed the England midfielder from West Ham for a reported £105 million pounds ($137.5 million). Rice’s blockbuster move surpassed the…
Don’t fall for IPOB’s antics, Kanu must face trial – CNG tells Tinubu
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to fall for the antics of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, insisting that the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu must face trial. CNG in…
JUST IN: NDLEA Launches Investigation Into Shooting by Officers in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during a raid of a drug joint in Asaba, Delta State.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that a young…
Nigeria Fulfills Its Financial Obligations to AU
Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full payment of its assessed contributions for the year 2023. POLITICS NIGERIA…
Peter Obi Finally Opens Up on 2027 Presidential Ambition, Tinubu’s Appointment Offer
Former Anambra Governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has denied reports that he is aspiring for the 2027…
Apostle Suleman Blasts Police, Gives Details on Attackers’ Identity
The senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has claimed that he is responsible for mobilising the police to go after those who attacked him and his family back in October…
Governor Akeredolu Will Return Soon, APC National Secretary, Omisore Assures
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Iyiola Omisore has expressed optimism that Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, would soon resume duties. Omisore gave the assurance in Akure…
It’s hypocrisy to arrest Emefiele and leave Buhari — Lawyers
•Say, Emefiele’s arrest in violation of Court order•Want SSS, Bichi, sacked Legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy have slammed the State Security Services SSS for arresting and…
Two-year-old Shot Dead, One Injured as NDLEA Operatives Raid Delta Drug Joint
A two-year-old baby, Ivan Onose was shot dead and his brother, Injured during a raid on a drug joint in Asaba. An Activist, Israel…
Lagos Not Biafra – Gani Adams Warns IPOB’s Ekpa Against Planned Sit-at-Home
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has cautioned factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, against plan to stage the sit-at-home protest currently being enforced in the…