The Observer, world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, up for sale
The world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, could be sold to an online startup media group, its owner of more than 30 years announced Tuesday. The Guardian Media Group said in a statement that it is in…
Presidency announces kickoff of $550 million Ubeta gas project in Rivers state
The Presidency has announced the take-off of the 550 million US Dollar upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) and Total Energies on the development of Ubeta…
Tinubu signs bill for establishment of centre for arms control
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ribadu…
Europe court condemns Spain over blood transfusions for Jehovah’s Witness
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday condemned Spain in a case involving a Jehovah’s Witness who had received blood transfusions during an operation against her will. The Strasbourg-based court…
Makinde to inaugurate upgrade of Ibadan airport on Wednesday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde will, on Wednesday, perform a groundbreaking for the upgrade of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia Ibadan to international standard. The event will be held at the airport…
Electric cars overtake petrol cars in Norway
Electric cars outnumber petrol cars in Norway for the first time ever, an industry organisation said on Tuesday. Of the 2.8 million private cars registered in the Scandinavian country, 754,303 are all-electric,…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: From rap mogul to New York arrest
Once hip hop’s flashy impresario credited with commercializing the genre, Sean “Diddy” Combs has seen his star plunge as he faces a series of sex trafficking accusations and assault lawsuits. The music mogul’s arrest in…
FG, Lagos N100,000 school fees hike, illegal – Falana insists
…threatens to sue govts … says workers can’t afford fees with N70,000 minimum wage Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has condemned the recent increment in school fees by the Federal and Lagos State…
Fuel subsidy removal poses risk to external reserve growth – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that fuel subsidy removal, lower import bills, and increased external debt servicing obligations could pose downside risks for the growth of external reserves by 2024/2025.…
Meet Adeola Sowemimo, the first Nigerian woman to fly Boeing 787
In a field traditionally dominated by men, Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo has achieved remarkable success. She is Nigeria’s first female Boeing 787 pilot, flying long-distance routes for Qatar Airways. Her story…
Diddy indicted on sex trafficking, racketeering charges
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the embattled US rapper, has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. The Associated Press…
It’s Suicidal For Dangote Refinery To Sell Petrol Below Cost Price – Rewane
The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, says it is suicidal for Dangote Refinery to sell petrol below its production cost. Rewane stated this on Channels Television’s…
NYSC DIRECTOR GENERAL URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO ACCEPT POSTINGS IN GOOD FAITH
The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has implored Corps Members to accept postings to the different communities and various…
Ounjè Eko Phase 2: Massive Turnout as Yishawu Distributes Vouchers
The Ounjè Eko Sunday Market, a government-backed initiative aimed at providing affordable food items to residents, witnessed a significant surge in…
Confinement Of Binance Executive Threatens Nigeria-US Bilateral Relations – US Lawmaker
A United States (US)legal representative, James Hill (R-AR) has cautioned the Nigerian Government that the prolonged custody of Binance Executive,…
BREAKING: CBN defies N’Assembly, maintains 5% ways and means advance limit
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that it will sustain its Ways and Means Advances to the federal government at a 5 per cent limit for the fiscal years 2024-2025. The latest development is contrary to a bill…
Polaris Bank announces new board, appoints Kassim Gidado as chairman
The Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed members of the board of directors for Polaris Bank. The bank, in a statement on Tuesday, said the board will be headed by Kassim Gidado as the chairman. Other non-executive…
President Tinubu Orders CBN Gov, Cardoso To Resign Over Naira Steep Fall
Almost a year in the saddle, President Bola Tinubu has ordered Olayemi Cardoso to resign his appointment as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) owing to his inability to stop the poor performance of…
Wike cannot decide outcome of Edo governorship election – PDP candidate, Ighodalo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, lacks the authority to influence the outcome of…
Ganduje Leads Fresh Plot to Dethrone Emir Muhammad Sanusi
There is a fresh plot to dethrone Muhammad Sanusi II as the emir of Kano State, POLITICS NIGERIA has learnt.According to sources within…
ICPC Arrests Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai’s Finance Commissioner At Lagos Airport
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested a former Commissioner of Finance and…
54-year-old Nigerian Man Allegedly Commits Suicide In Lagos State
A Nigerian man, simply identified as Benjamin, has committed suicide in the Agege area of Lagos State. Confirming the incident, the state police Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, while speaking to newsmen on…
Zimbabwe Moves To Kill 200 Elephants To Feed Hungry Residents
The Zimbabwean government has approved the slaughter of 200 elephants to feed hungry citizens. A spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority, Tinashe Farawo, confirmed the development to CNN on Monday.…
Dantata Visits Maiduguri, Donates N1.5bn To Flood Victims
Elder stateman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the flood which ravaged parts of Maiduguri, Borno state capital. Dantata made the donation when he led a…