Politicians now hide stolen funds in cryptocurrency – EFCC Chairman
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said that Nigerian politicians and public office holders now hide funds stolen from the coffers of the government in…
NAF airstrikes kill scores of terrorists migrating from Kebbi to Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)’s air component under Operation Fansan Yamma has killed scores of terrorists migrating in a convoy from Kebbi to Zamfara state. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public…
2027: Even With A Joint Ticket, Atiku, Obi Can’t Defeat Tinubu — Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said a joint ticket of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, can’t…
Why Everyone Told Me I Made A Mistake – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has said his decision to choose a different path by speaking up made “everyone to tell me that I made a mistake”. According to TheCable, El-Rufai said this…
LG Autonomy: After One Year, Nothing Has Changed
One year after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgement that granted financial autonomy to local governments, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has yet to enforce the ruling, as state governments…
Recapitalisation: North May Be Excluded From BDC Operations — Forum
The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), a leading northern Nigeria Economic and advocacy think-tank, has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy, describing…
Again, US slams $250 visa fee on Nigerians – days after stricter entry rules
Nigerians planning to travel to the US have just been hit once again. Just a few days after Washington announced stricter visa entry rules for Nigerians, the US government has imposed a new Visa Integrity Fee of…
Tax Reforms: How I fled home because of death threats – Taiwo Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairperson of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, says he was forced to flee his home and now lives under police protection after receiving death threats for…
VP Shettima tackles Tinubu on Fubara’s removal, says president has no power to remove elected…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday appeared to distance himself from President Bola Tinubu’s controversial removal of an elected governor of the opposition party. Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers was on March 18,…
EFCC plans academy to rehabilitate Nigerian fraudsters with allowance
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital…
U.S. court again blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge has again barred President Donlad Trump’s administration from enforcing his ‘contentious executive’ order ending birthright citizenship across the country. The development reignited a legal staff that has…
‘Shoot protesters’ legs’ – President Ruto of Kenya tells security agents
President William Ruto of Kenya has ordered security agents to incapacitate protesters by shooting their legs. He accused the protesters of terrorism and violence. This is coming two days after 31 protesters were…
2027: ADC will dislodge Tinubu – Aregbesola
The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be unseated in the 2027…
BREAKING: Senate Replaces Natasha, Names New Chairman Committee on Diaspora & NGOs
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on…
Supreme Court Judgement: I Feel Betrayed – Ighodalo
Asue Ighodalo,, governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP)in the September 21 ,governorship election, says he feels betrayed by the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmed Governor Monday…
The ‘Missing’ Thing Tinubu Gave Buhari That Led Him to Aso Rock – Presidency
The Presidency, reacting to recent attempts to downplay President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
JUST IN: ‘I Strongly Disagree’ – Obaseki Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement on Edo Election
The immediate-past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said he “strongly disagrees” with the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming Governor Monday Okpebholo’s…
BREAKING: Tinubu Did Not Suspend 5-Year U.S. Visa for Americans – Presidency Clarifies
The Presidency has debunked reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended the issuance of 5-year non-immigrant visas to citizens of the…
Supreme Court Affirms Okpehbolo’s Election As Edo Gov
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The five-man panel led…
Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector
…Mergers, investor talks intensify The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened…
Reps mull law to compel resignation of defecting presidents, govs
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review is considering the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to review the grounds for the removal of the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors,…
Int’l travel restrictions spark fresh row over absence of ambassadors
The diplomatic community yesterday rued the brewing spat between Nigeria and the United States, partly blaming it on poor…
We will consolidate on Buhari’s achievements – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured that his administration will consolidate and strengthen the reforms initiated by former President…
Where did you learn to speak English? – Trump asks Liberia president
US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House…