On states, regions and federalism
Days ago, I stumbled on a fierce social media debate. It was centred on when Nigeria moved from “federal” to “unitary” system.…
Obasanjo, Adebanjo, Others For Iwuanyanwu’s Burial Nov 1
Top personalities including former President Olusegun, Yoruba leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, are among those expected to attend the burial ceremony of late Ohanaeze leader, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on November…
Flood: Zulum Sets Up Committee To Determine Cause Of Alau Dam Collapse
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has constituted a committee to examine and ascertain the cause of the collapse of Alau Dam. The dam which collapsed last month resulted in the flooding of Maiduguri…
National Honours: Thanks For Correcting Past Mistakes – Speaker Lauds Tinubu
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for “correcting the mistakes of the past” by according the House its constitutional status through coffering…
‘Bishops Musn’t Die Of Hunger’ – Adeboye Defends Rolls Royce Gift To Oyedepo
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says clergymen and Christians would be blamed if they die poor. Adeboye was reacting to the backlash that trailed the gift of a…
The Bob that is risky and his entanglements
Today, I find myself in a rather peculiar situation, writing on a topic I never expected to approach—no matter how relevant it might be to our collective mental health. Yet, I’ve come to realise that there’s often…
IT’S OFFICIAL: Nigeria commences crude oil sale in naira
The federal government says Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira. Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, in a statement…
2027 election not on my mind now – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said he is not thinking about the upcoming 2027 general elections but instead dedicated to restructuring the economy for the benefit of the Nigerian people. This is coming as several…
No Osimhen As Eguavoen Picks Ekong, Lookman, 21 Others To Battle Libya
The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen’s name is conspicuously absent as the Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman,…
BREAKING: Fubara Regains Control As APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Seats In Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has regained control of the Local Government structure as his loyalists who contested elections under the Action Peoples Party (APP) have won all but one of the 23…
Actor Saidi Balogun loses daughter
Saidi Balogun, the Nigerian actor, has lost Zinat Balogun, his first daughter. On Saturday, Saidi shared a sombre post on Instagram,…
Jonathan Breaks Silence on Rivers LG Election Crisis, Issues Warning to Wike, Others
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the local government elections in Rivers State, calling for calm and warning political actors to prioritize democracy.Jonathan’s statement comes amidst allegations…
EFCC Asks Court To Dismiss Central Bank Ex-Governor Emefiele’s Appeal On Forfeiture Of…
In the continuation of the trial involving the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State…
Four South African Policemen Arrested for Stealing N1.9billion Jewelry From Nigerian National
Four police officers have been arrested in South Africa after they are accused of robbery. They were accused of stealing Jewelry worth R20million (N1.9billion) in an aggravated robbery charge. The officers were named…
BREAKING: Fresh protest against LG poll rocks Rivers
Hundreds of stakeholders against the conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State have trooped to the streets to protest the decision of Governor Siminialayi Fubara to go ahead with the controversial…
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Names Acting First Lady
Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the acting First Lady of Akwa Ibom State.This follows the death of his late wife,…
EXPLAINER: Inside NNPC’s crude-backed loans
In pursuit of capital to finance its operations, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited offered a substantial volume of the nation’s crude oil to creditors to secure about $6 billion in loans…
Wema Bank Launches MOWA-SARA Accelerator Programme
...Partners with Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to empower 500,000 women. Through its women-focused proposition, SARA by Wema, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s…
Prolonged Monetary Tightening May Discourage Investment, Slowdown Growth – Rewane Warns
*Says high borrowing cost hurting private sector The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, has warned that sustained monetary…
FCT threatens to revoke plots owned by Buhari’s children, Gbajabiamila, Abbas, Saraki, others in…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) has threatened to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy C-of-O) of the plots of land belonging to some prominent Nigerians and corporate organisations if they…
Nigerian Police Refund N1million Cash Extorted From Corps Members In Lagos As Officers Undergo Probe
Three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been refunded N1million, which was allegedly extorted…
JUST IN: Explosion rocks Rivers APC secretariat as LG poll holds
Buildings and other property were shattered in the early hours of Saturday as explosives suspected to be dynamite shattered the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers…
Wizkid’s father breaks silence on Davido feud
Chief Munir Balogun, father of Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has addressed the ongoing rivalry between his son and fellow artist Davido. Speaking about the situation, Chief…
Police raid ESN camp in Imo, rescue traditional ruler, other kidnap victims
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, raided a notorious Eastern Security Network (ESN) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) camp in Ezioha forest,…