598605 scaled

$1.01 Billion Debt: Nestoil, Neconde Allegedly Raise $25 Million Legal Fund for Supreme Court Appeal

Investigative commentator Jackson Ude has alleged that embattled oil and gas companies Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited are mobilizing $25 million to retain a team of senior lawyers as they prepare... Read more »
597222

Akpabio’s Lawsuit Will Allow Me Prove Sexual Harassment Claims – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has responded to a newly instituted ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit reportedly filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio over allegations of sexual harassment. In a statement... Read more »
596945

Photos of President Trump Sleeping During National Security Meeting Go Viral

Images circulating across social media show President Trump appearing to fall asleep during a high-level Cabinet meeting on national security. Read more »
596863

FG Invites ICPC, EFCC to Verify All Federal Road Projects After Keffi Flyover Collapse

The Federal Government has invited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects... Read more »
596839

Dangote Backs Naira-for-Crude Policy, Seeks Government Action on Supply Hurdles

Chairman of Dangote Group , Aliko Dangote says the government’s “naira-for-crude” policy is a win-win for Nigeria but warns that progress is being slowed by difficulties securing domestic crude. Speaking after meeting... Read more »
596803

President Tinubu Hosts Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai at Presidential Villa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, during an audience with the President at the presidential Villa, on Friday. From left: Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu... Read more »
595997

Youth Coalitions Back Tinubu’s Defence Appointments, Call for NSA Replacement and Police Reforms

A coalition of major youth organisations under the Nigerian Youth Unions’ Government (NYUG) has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent defence sector decisions, while urging further reforms in national security... Read more »
595588

Army Rescues 10 Kidnapped Women in Kaduna After Fierce Exchange With Abductors

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, under Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued 10 kidnapped women in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated search-and-rescue mission. The victims were... Read more »
595549

Magistrate Arraigned in Gombe Over N1.4 Million Bribery Allegation

Magistrate Mohammed Suleiman Kumo has been arraigned before a Gombe State High Court over allegations of receiving N1.4 million in bribes.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Kumo before Justice... Read more »
595398

K1 De Ultimate Declares Interest in Awujale Throne, Cites Royal Lineage

Music Czar, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has formally declared interest in the vacant throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland. Wasiu made this is known in a letter of... Read more »
3043 1

Kidnapped Chinese Expatriate Regains Freedom After Deadly Edo Attack

The Chinese expatriate abducted during the September 5 attack that claimed the lives of eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State has regained his freedom.... Read more »
594864

FCT Police Urge Residents to Provide Timely Intel as Festive Security Tightens

The Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner, Miller Dantawaye, has appealed to Residents to support the police with timely and relevant information to help curb insecurity during the festive season. Speaking with journalists... Read more »
589207

False Claims for Clout Prove Need for Urgent Social Media Reform – Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has finally responded to the viral apology video made by the young man who accused him of plotting to harm his wife, Nollywood star Regina Daniels. In a statement... Read more »
594174

DSS Arrests Doctor Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers in Kwara Forests

The Department of State Service (DSS) has taken into custody a medical doctor who was ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. The doctor was intercepted in Jebba... Read more »
594105

16 Rivers Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC, Heightening Political Tensions

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reigniting political tensions in... Read more »
3043

BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Osun’s suit on withheld Local Govt funds over jurisdiction

In a split decision of six Justice to one, the Supreme Court on Friday struck out a suit filed by the Attorney General of Osun State against the Attorney General of the... Read more »
594021

Gbenga Hashim Visits Segun Awolowo’s Family, Offers Prayers Ahead of Funeral

2027 Presidential hopeful and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Adebola Awolowo, widow of the late Segun Awolowo, offering prayers and words of comfort as funeral... Read more »
592681

Niger Delta, Oodua groups Condemns Fadahunsi call for Ribadu’s sack

The Niger Delta Solidarity Forum , NSDF and Oodua People’s Network, OPN has condemned the call by Senator Francis Fadahunsi for the removal of the National Security Adviser , NSA , Alhaji... Read more »
592654

SDGs: Nigeria Moves to Fix Development Financing Gaps through INFF

Nigeria’s push to strengthen the foundations of sustainable development financing received a major boost in Lagos as government leaders, development partners, private sector institutions, and civil society organisations converged for a three-day... Read more »
592095

NLC Threatens National Protest Over Escalating Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, warned that it would no longer watch helplessly as criminal gangs unleash terror across the country, vowing to declare a national day of mourning and mobilise... Read more »