Dangote oil refinery to receive 12 million barrels of US crude
The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria is set to receive 12 million barrels of crude oil from the US as it struggles to secure sufficient domestic…
Will Nigeria’s GDP rebasing show economic revival or expose political showmanship?
Nigeria’s government is betting on a new GDP rebasing exercise but there are doubts around whether this will truly reflect the nation’s economic reality.…
Tinubu Breaks Silence On Simon Ekpa, Hails Finland
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finish government over the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying his administration will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to division among…
I will rather not impose tariffs on China, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said he would “rather not” impose tariffs on China, after repeated pledges on the campaign trail to hit America’s biggest economic rival with hefty import levies. Asked in an interview with Fox…
Passengers injured as ‘technical issues’ force US-bound flight to return to Lagos
A United Airlines flight UA613, on Thursday, reportedly made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The Boeing…
How Abacha Escaped Planned Abduction By Diya – Ex-CSO
Major Seun Fadipe (retd), a former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Lt-Gen Oladipo Diya, has recounted how the late ex-military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, escaped a planned abduction in Enugu State in…
The gap between rhetoric and reality: Assessing Bola Tinubu’s presidential performance
By Kunle Oshobi As we approach President Bola Tinubu’s mid-term in office in the next few months having already spent…
No constitution stops Seyi Tinubu from contesting Lagos gov’ship seat — Group
As Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections, a top youth group under the aegis of Southern Youth Movement (SYM), has urged the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu to vie for the governorship seat in Lagos State. In a…
Oba Otudeko: Targeted Negative Campaign Must Stop
Dr. Oba Otudeko, CFR notes the furor of false allegations that have been deliberately made public, which…
C-Sections On Rise As Indians In US Scramble To Beat Trump’s Citizenship Order
After he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States Monday, Donald Trump signed an executive order ending 'birthright citizenship', a…
Leaked Audio: Federal University Oye-Ekiti Vice Chancellor Fasina Entangled in Sexual Harassment…
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has been implicated in a leaked…
You’re a transactional politician – Bauchi gov attacks Wike
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, calling him a “transactional politician” whose loyalty shifts with his personal ambitions. In…
Osimhen accused of punching journalist in Turkey
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who currently stars for Galatasaray, has been embroiled in a controversy following an alleged altercation with a journalist. According to reports from Turkish media outlet…
US Agents Raid Worksites, Arrest Over 500 Illegal Immigrants, Detain 373, Deport Hundreds To Fulfill…
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the arrest of 583 individuals in a large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration. ICE agents have…
I Volunteered To Testify Against Agunloye At Mambilla Power Project Arbitration In France, Not At…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he testified at the ongoing arbitration for the controversial $6 billion Mambilla Power Project in France. According to Obasanjo, in an exclusive interview with…
US lawmaker introduces bill seeking third term for Trump
A Republican house member has introduced a bill seeking to allow US President Donald Trump to run for a third term. Andy Ogles, the representative, initiated the…
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints board chairpersons for 42 federal agencies (FULL LIST)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence,…
Chelsea Ready Garnacho Bid After Napoli Offer Rejected
Chelsea are poised to table a bid for Alejandro Garnacho after Napoli’s offer for the Manchester United winger was rejected. Per Fabrizio Romano, Napoli have seen an offer worth €50 million (£42m) for Garnacho rejected, and Chelsea are…
BREAKING: Governor Seyi Makinde Loses Brother
Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde has announced the passing of his older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde. The 65-year-old engineer died in the…
Inflation rebasing drives N2.49trn T-bills oversubscription, expectations of rate cut
Nigeria’s one-year Treasury bill auction was oversubscribed to the tune of N2.49 trillion as investors lock in on current yields as they price in a rate cut after rebasing of inflation rate. This led to a decline…
Banks lower rates on FX deposits as supply rises
Banks are beginning to reduce their interest rates on foreign exchange (FX) deposits as dollar supply improves. Olusegun Alebiosu, chief executive officer of First Bank of Nigeria, revealed during an executive…
Poverty drives public assets theft amid enforcement void
Poverty is driving theft and vandalism of public assets, but the major culprit is the lack of enforcement of existing laws. Public assets such as manhole covers, fire hydrant covers, telecommunication duct…
Dangote’s Brother, Sayyu Dantata’ $22m Banana Island Mansion Up For Sale
Nearly a year after listing his luxurious Banana Island mansion for sale, Sayyu Dantata, the half-brother of Africa’s richest man,…
Lagos issues 48-hour relocation notice to illegal stall owners on drainage setback
The Lagos State Government on Thursday issued a 48 hours ultimatum to traders operating under Apogbon Bridge and traders operating on the drainage…