2027: Atiku, Obi ready to work together, says ex-VP’s ally
An associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his principal is willing to work with the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in a bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu in…
De Laurentiis considers slashing Osimhen fee
Napoli president Aurelien De Laurentiis is said to be willing to lower Victor Osimhen’s €75m release clause for Saudi suitors, Al Hilal, provided the deal happens by June, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently…
Electricity subsidy spending balloons to N762bn
Figures from various reports of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission showed that the subsidy on power was approximately N178bn in January. It rose to N194bn in February, N192bn in March, and N194bn in…
Petrol landing cost now N870, higher than Dangote’s price
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has now averaged N870 per litre, reports by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria have shown. This is even as the price offered by the Dangote…
FG, VCs under fire over N100bn student loan controversy
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has commenced a comprehensive investigation into alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of student loans under the Nigeria…
Political showdown looms over FBI’s Tinubu file release
The All Progressives Congress on Thursday dismissed critics and opposition figures anticipating damaging revelations from the planned release of files by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug…
Labour Asks Tinubu To Immediately Reverse Fubara’s Suspension, Withdraw Tax Bills
The organised Labour in Nigeria has asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse what it describes as the unconstitutional suspension of the elected Government of Rivers State via a state of emergency. This is…
Gunmen Shoot Kenyan Lawmaker Dead In Nairobi In ‘Targeted And Premeditated’ Attack, Say Police
Gunmen riding a motorcycle reportedly shot a Kenyan lawmaker, Charles Were, dead on Wednesday night in the capital, Nairobi, according to local media.…
ICPC Probes Irregularities In Tinubu Govt Student Loan Scheme, Says N71Billion Unaccounted For
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into widespread irregularities in…
Our plane is ready to fly you out of PDP – APC tells Akwa Ibom gov
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its willingness to receive Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, following his recent remarks suggesting a potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
Excessive heat caused explosion at Giwa Barracks- Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that an explosion at the Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri on Wednesday was caused by high temperatures and not a terrorist attack. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, acting Deputy Director, Army Public…
Only court can assess my case against Akpabio – Natasha replies Agbakoba
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has responded to recent public comments made by legal luminary Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) regarding her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill…
Losses From Iberian Peninsula Power Outage Could Hit €300m
Morningstar DBRS has indicated that the financial losses related to insurance claims from the severe power…
Lagos GDP Hits N55.7trn, Among Africa’s Top 3
Lagos State’s economy has surged to an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of ₦55.7 trillion in 2024, solidifying its position among the top three largest economies in Africa. This was revealed by the Commissioner…
Ukraine, US Sign Minerals Deal In Shift To Economic Support
The US and Ukraine signed a minerals agreement Wednesday, marking a renewed commitment to Kyiv post-military aid, the Trump administration said.…
2027: ACF Gives Conditions For North’s Support
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Nigeria’s foremost socio-cultural organisation, has declared that the North will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who are committed to protecting and…
Kidnapped Imam, Family Members Feared Killed In Bandits’ Den
Residents of Maru in Zamfara State are in mourning following reports that its chief imam, Alkali Salisu Suleiman, his two sons, and a grandchild were killed while in captivity after being abducted by bandits. The…
Tension mounts as NNPC plans massive staff redeployment
Palpable tension has descended on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Towers in Abuja, as the company prepares for extensive staff redeployments to enhance operational efficiency and boost…
We Need You In APC – Governor Oborevwori Tells Ibori
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended an open invitation to a former governor of the state, Chief…
Uproar as Ibas recovers vehicles from suspended Rivers Deputy Gov
There were agitations in some quarters on Wednesday following the retrieval of some vehicles assigned…
Three judges suspended as NJC voids Imo acting CJ’s appointment
The National Judicial Council has declared the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as acting Chief Judge of Imo State void, directing the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, to immediately reverse…
CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe
Despite the alleged N1.2tn digital trading fraud that reportedly affected over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform, accused of these acts, has resumed operations, announcing fresh…
UCL: Barca come from behind twice to draw 3-3 with Inter in thriller
Barcelona twice came from behind against Inter Milan to snatch a draw in a six-goal first-leg thriller to leave their…
Tinubu not interfering in EFCC operations, people trying to distract him — Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations…