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Nigerians Will Show Politicians Pepper — Seyi Makinde Warns Ahead of 2027 Polls

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that Nigerians are becoming more politically conscious and will resist any attempt to impose leaders through “federal might” during the 2027 general elections. Speaking at... Read more »
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Tension as Viral Video Alleges Gov. Fubara Moved ‘Billions’ Through Airport

Reports circulating on social media have alleged that the Governor of Siminalayi Fubara was spotted at the Port Harcourt International Airport allegedly moving large sums of cash and foreign currency out of... Read more »
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Peter Obi Joins Clergy, Faithful For Burial Of Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Wednesday joined Catholic clergy and thousands of faithful at the requiem Mass and burial of the late Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu in Ebonyi State. Obi... Read more »
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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Mustapha Abdullahi Over Alleged N500 Billion Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), over alleged money laundering offences involving more than N500 billion. Abdullahi was picked... Read more »
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Police Recover Slain Bishop’s Stolen SUV, Arrest Two Suspects In Anambra

The Nigeria Police Force says it has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Bishop Chinedu Clarence James, following the recovery of his stolen Toyota Land Cruiser and... Read more »
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FAAC Deductions For Tinubu’s Re-Election Illegal, Biggest Crime Against Nigeria — Deji Adeyanju

Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned alleged deductions from states’ allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu, describing the move... Read more »
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Transparency Non-Negotiable In My Government — Alex Otti Tells BudgIT Delegation

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fiscal transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. Governor Otti made this known on Tuesday, May 12, while... Read more »
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Family Announces Death of Nollywood Actor Alexx Ekubo

The family of the popular actor, whose full name is Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke, announced his passing in an emotional statement released on Wednesday. According to the statement, Alexx died at Evercare Hospital... Read more »
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EERC Downgrades 59 MainPower Feeders Over Poor Electricity Supply In Enugu

Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of the MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company,... Read more »
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Ebonyi Court Jails Transformer Vandal Five Years Without Fine Option

The Management of Eastland Electricity Distribution Limited (EEDL) has announced the successful prosecution and conviction of a transformer vandal in Ebonyi State, describing the judgment as a major breakthrough in the fight... Read more »
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Nigeria Fails Again to Meet Oil Production Target Amid Ongoing Theft, Vandalism Concerns

Nigeria’s struggle to meet its crude oil production targets has continued, despite repeated government assurances aimed at tackling oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and insecurity in the Niger Delta. Fresh data released by... Read more »
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IGP Disu Seeks Global Support to Drive Nigeria Police Reforms

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has intensified efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force by engaging international development partners and diplomatic stakeholders in a high-level dialogue aimed at strengthening institutional... Read more »
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CT Revenue Agency Staff Protest Poor Work Conditions, Threaten Strike

CT Revenue Agency Staff Protest Poor Work Conditions, Threaten Strike Staff of the FCT Revenue Agency, Wednesday, embarked on mass protest of poor working conditions. The staff, in their mass action, threatened... Read more »
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President Tinubu Arrives Kigali, Joins 2,000 Business Leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 2026 Africa CEO Forum. He will join over 2,000 business leaders to discuss regional integration and pitch Nigeria as a top... Read more »
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Lagos To Launch State-Owned Driver’s Licence, Sanwo-Olu Awaiting Final Approval

The Lagos State government says it will soon introduce a state-owned driver’s licence as part of efforts to improve road safety, traffic management, and ease the licensing process for motorists. Speaking during... Read more »
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UK Yet to Free Ike Ekweremadu as Organ Trafficking Sentence Continues

Former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu remains in British custody as he continues serving his 9-year-8-month prison sentence over the UK’s landmark organ trafficking case. Ekweremadu, who was sentenced on May... Read more »
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Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Hosting Of CAF General Assembly, Awards Ceremony

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. The President gave the approval... Read more »
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Enugu Residents Paying Less, Enjoying More Dividends — US-Based Professor Praises Mbah’s Projects

A professor of Public Administration at Georgia Southern University, Godwin Okafor, has praised the taxation policy and developmental projects of Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah, describing the administration’s tax system as... Read more »
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Africa Must Break Free From Colonial Trade Patterns — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to stop depending heavily on raw material exports and instead focus on processing their own resources to compete effectively in the global economy.... Read more »
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Suspected Kidnapper Arrested As Security Operatives Intensify Crackdown In Kaduna

Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Kamuru village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of... Read more »