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Nigeria’s Oil Sector Under Scrutiny: Groups Demand Transparency

Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria and Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has thrown his support behind calls for a full-scale investigation into... Read more »
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Akpabio: NASS Committed to Updating Nigeria’s Laws

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that the National Assembly is ready to provide the necessary legislative backing for the review of outdated laws. According to him, this move will... Read more »
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CJN Urges Action to Stem Tide of Deaths in Electricity Sector

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday expressed concerns over the incessant deaths and injuries in Nigeria’s electricity sector and assured that the judiciary would intervene to curb... Read more »
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Massive Blackout Brings Spain to a Standstill

A massive power outage across Spain caused widespread panic on Monday, with customers rushing to withdraw cash from banks and crowds filling the streets in a futile attempt to get a mobile... Read more »
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Oji River Stakeholders Applaud Governor Peter Mbah, Endorse Him for Second Term

Stakeholders of Oji River Local Government Area have unanimously commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, for his transformational leadership and impactful governance, officially endorsing him for a... Read more »
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$250M Scandal: CAC Under Pressure to Alter Records of Companies Linked to Fugitive Socialite Aisha Achimugu

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is reportedly under mounting pressure to tamper with official records of 20 companies allegedly linked to fugitive socialite Aisha Achimugu, who is currently under investigation by the... Read more »
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Access Bank Staff Data Exposed in Privacy Breach

Access Bank has confirmed that an incident involving a former Contact Centre Agent, accused of filming colleagues in the bathroom, was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. In a statement, the bank... Read more »
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Okowa Breaks Silence on Delta Lawmakers’ Defection to APC

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained why he and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Cenotaph... Read more »
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Peter Nwachukwu Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Killing Wife, Osinachi

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme... Read more »
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Russia Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin said Monday. Moscow said it expected Kyiv to... Read more »
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WAEC, NECO Exams Go Digital: FG Targets 2027 for Full CBT Implementation

The Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council to adopt full Computer-Based Testing for all their examinations by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji... Read more »
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Poverty Is Not a Crime – Senate President Akpabio Tells Nigerians

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has told Nigerians that poverty is not a crime. He made the comment in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis last Saturday at the Vatican. Akpabio... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Celebrates Breakthrough as Pro-Biafra Groups Offer Olive Branch to Federal Government

In a momentous turn of events that promises to reshape the sociopolitical landscape of Nigeria, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex sociocultural organization representing the Igbo nation, proudly announces the acceptance of the... Read more »
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Ohanaeze youths reject composition of National Census Committee

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has rejected the National Census Committee formed by the President Bola Tinubu administration. The presidency had through a statement... Read more »
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Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Advocates for Youth-Centric Policies in Nigeria

Prince Eze Madumere, former Deputy Governor of Imo, has emphasised the importance of youth development and mentorship in Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. Delivering a lecture at the 4th Edition of the Prof. Uzoma... Read more »
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Kano Judiciary Takes Action Against Judges, Registrars Over Misconduct

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against two court registrars and two Upper Shari’a Court judges over misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson... Read more »
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Islamic Calendar Update: Sultan Announces First Day of Zulki’ida

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Zulki’ida... Read more »
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Woman Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning 65-Year-Old Man to Death in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 35-year-old Mrs. Adeola Adewale for allegedly poisoning 65-year-old Mr. Adebayo to death at a service apartment in the Abule-Egba area. According to a statement from... Read more »
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Canada’s Next Government to Determine Response to Trump’s Tariffs and Threats

Canada elects a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign. The Liberal Party,... Read more »
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FG Announces Reopening of Enugu Airport

The Federal Government has confirmed the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations today. Earlier, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced on April 18 that the... Read more »