Africa Has What It Takes To Develop Itself – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and the time to act is now. He said this in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, yesterday during a meeting with his Rwandan…
19 Wedding Guests Die In Plateau Accident
A tragic accident at the weekend in the Kwana Maciji area in the Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State claimed the lives of 19 people and injured 11 others who came for a wedding ceremony in the State.…
2027: ‘Agitation For Powershift To Ogun West Now Popular Demand’
A political activist and the Convener, Ogun West Initiative (OWI), Bolaji Adeniji, says the agitation for powershift to the Ogun West Senatorial District come 2027 is no longer a sectional agenda rather a popular…
Alaafin: Why I may prosecute Oyo kingmakers — Makinde
Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has explained why he may prosecute some of Oyo kingmakers otherwise known as Oyomesi, citing allegations of fraud. The…
REWIND: King Obasa of Lagos
The people of Lagos should thank their stars that their state is not a country. If it were, it would have seen worse times than Gabon of…
FRC Plans Review Of Banks’ Books
As banks in Nigeria bring in new money to meet the capital raise ordered by its regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Financial…
FG announces two savings bonds
Nigeria’s government is offering two new Savings Bonds through its Debt Management Office. The first one is a…
The Many ‘Sins’ That Cost Former Lagos Speaker, Obasa His Seat
Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa had his eyes on the governorship seat of Lagos when his colleagues booted him out of office on Monday.…
Court nullifies “Wike-backed” PDP Ward, LG & State Congresses In Rivers
A Port Harcourt division of the Rivers State High Court has barred the state executives of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Aaron Chukwuemeka from parading themselves as Exco of the party. This was contained in a ruling on an…
EFCC detains five Katsina IRS officials for ‘diverting N1.29bn’ from WHO
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has detained five officials of Katsina State Internal Revenue Service over alleged N1.29 billion fraud. In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC…
Fed Govt okays four airlines for 2025 hajj operation, says NAHCON chairman
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to convey intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission…
Why Lagos Speaker Obasa was removed
In a dramatic turn of events, the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over alleged gross misconduct. His removal while he was in the United States followed allegations of…
Youths urge EFCC, ICPC to establish dedicated monitoring units for council funds
A group, Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to…
NAF probes alleged accidental bombing of civilians in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the alleged bombing of vigilantes while targeting bandits at Tungar Kara in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The investigation is meant…
Anyanwu defies court order, resumes as PDP National Secretary
A detachment of policemen and operatives of other security agencies were deployed to Wadata Plaza housing the national secretariat of main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday in Abuja to…
Telcos to disconnect banks over N250b USSD debts
Some banks risk disconnection by telecom operators over their failure to comply with a directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to repay the N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service…
How Fed Govt plans to raise N36.35tr revenue, by Bagudu
Budget and Economic Planning Minister Senator Atiku Bagudu yesterday unveiled the Federal Government plans to raise N36.35 trillion this fiscal year. He listed the strengthening of revenue generating agencies,…
Obasa: Tinubu Saw He Was Recalcitrant, That Broke The Camel’s Back’ – Fouad Oki
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Fouad Oki has justified the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa was impeached on Monday over allegations of…
Family Launches £2bn Claim Over Helicopter Crash That Killed Ex-Leicester Owner
The family of the former Leicester City owner killed in a helicopter crash have launched a £2.15 billion ($2.63 billion) legal claim against the manufacturers of the aircraft, it was announced Friday. Vichai…
Corruption: PSC Dismisses Two Police Officers, Reduces Ranks Of Six Others
The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal and prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) for misconduct, dishonesty, corruption, sabotage and acts unbecoming of public…
Three Major Hurdles Before New Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle
Eric Chelle has begun his stint as the head coach of the Super Eagles, marking a fresh start for Nigeria’s flagship football brand. The Franco-Malian was unveiled Monday during a ceremony at the MKO Abiola…
Tax Reform Bills Nearing Passage As Senate Committee Finalises Discussions
Strong indications emerged on Monday that the Senate is on the verge of holding a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, with the aim of presenting them for a third reading and eventual passage. This…
Obasa’s Impeachment A Self-Inflicted Own Goal, Says Political Analyst
A political analyst, Jide Ojo, has described the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa as a self-inflicted own goal. Ojo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s…
FG Says No End To National Grid Collapses In Nigeria
The national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse due to the government’s inability to repair a crucial transmission…