Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted
Ihuoma Julia Nneji has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a retraction, within 48 hours, of a “Wanted Person” declaration made on her by the Nigerian Police Force, through…
No Super Eagles team greater than ‘94 squad — Oliseh
Former Super Eagles and Borussia Dortmund mid- elder, Sunday Ogochukwue Oliseh, has stated that no generation of Nigerian Football teams has…
Motorists frustrated as Dangote’s partners fail to drop petrol price
Hopes of a swift drop in the retail price of petrol were dashed yesterday as Dangote’s key fuel retail partners- MRS, AP, Heyden and three others, failed to implement a renewed deal of N890 per litre petrol price.…
Neymar injured just 34 minutes into Santos comeback
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has suffered another devastating injury blow just 34 minutes into his highly anticipated return for Santos in the Brasileirão. The setback, reported by transfer expert Fabrizio…
HURIWA condemns assassination attempt on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the attempted assassination of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a brazen and alarming attack on democracy. In a…
2027: You can’t speak for CPC bloc – Malami tells Al-Makura group
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC,…
Gunmen Kill Edo Resident, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister-In-law As Women Protest Rising Insecurity
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the home of a middle-aged man, Pius Friday, killed him, and abducted his pregnant wife and her sister in Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo…
Money supply hits record N114.2trn in March despite CBN’s tightening
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) surged to an all-time high of N114.2 trillion in March 2025, defying the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing monetary tightening efforts aimed at reining in inflation. M3, which…
NNPC targets $60m investments, 3mbpd output by 2030
The new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has aimed to attract sectoral investments worth $30 billion by 2027 and $60 billion by 2030. The state-owned oil company is also targeting…
Terrorists committing premeditated acts of genocide in Plateau – CAN
Daniel Okoh, an Archbishop and the national President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described the recent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State as “premeditated vicious…
CBN plans secret checks on BDC outlets
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will soon begin sending secret shoppers to check if bureau de change (BDC) outlets are following the rules against money laundering and terrorism financing. This announcement…
You can’t discuss AMCON exit with over N4tr debt, say Reps
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Ancillary Institutions, Eze Nwachukwu Eze, has said the committee remains fully committed to…
Coalition wants Kyari probed over Port Harcourt refinery
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on transparency and accountability has demanded an immediate investigation into the expenditure of $1.5 billion on the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery by the…
War On Gaza: Death Toll Surges To 51,065
At least 40 Palestinians were killed and 73 others were injured in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours as a result of the ongoing Israeli genocide in the region, according to the enclaved strip medical sources.…
Insecurity In North: Military Replaces Theatre Commander In Borno
Authorities of the Nigerian military have commenced tactical changes in some of its operations to contain the renewed attacks in Plateau, Borno and other states. With the changes, which began yesterday with the…
Criticisms Trail Composition Of Census Committee
Criticisms have trailed the announcement of an eight-member National Housing and Census Committee inaugurated on Wednesday to look into financing and mode for the forthcoming census. The committee which is chaired…
I Can’t Take Orders From Rivers Administrator – Ex-Magistrate Justifies Resignation
A former Chief Magistrate in Rivers State, Ejike George, has justified his recent resignation from the Rivers State Judiciary, saying he was not trained to take directives from a military administrator. “I am simply…
Okowa: EFCC quizzes Delta accountant, deputy over ‘misuse’ of N1.3tr
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly quizzed the acting accountant general of Delta State, Vincent Okubor, and his deputy over alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion…
BREAKING: First Lady, Remi Tinubu’s Convoy Kills Seven-Year-Old Girl
A vehicle reportedly belonging to the convoy of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has killed a seven-year-old girl identified as…
Rivers NBA asks Tinubu to caution sole administrator against acting beyond mandate
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Rivers chapter, has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s sole…
JUST IN: Tinubu’s absence not affecting governance….. he’ll return after Easter – Presidency…
The Nigerian Presidency has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully in charge of Nigeria’s governance, despite his current working visit abroad.In a…
70 per cent of Nigerians hold grievances against government, rich people – Report
A new report by Edelman Trust Barometer unveiled in Lagos on Wednesday revealed Nigerians’ perceptions of the government, businesses, and the rich. The report also reveals that a percentage of Nigerians feel the…
PHOTOS: Funeral service for late Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola, holds in Lagos
The funeral service for Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter the late former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Tower, in…
Trump may shut down US embassies in Africa — Report
The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around…