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...Demands independent investigation The family of detained Biafra separatist leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a deliberate misinformation campaign aimed at discrediting him in the lead-up to his upcoming terrorism trial. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the family alleged that Nigerian authorities are deliberately shaping ...
Another fire outbreak struck Ibadan on Sunday, causing significant damage at the well-known Gbagi Market. The blaze, which erupted around 1:23 p.m., destroyed two shops before firefighters successfully contained it, averting a wider disaster in one of the city’s most crowded commercial centres. Eyewitnesses and emergency responders at the scene confirmed that the fire initially ...
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the launch of several major infrastructure projects spanning the state’s three senatorial districts. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. According to the statement, Governor Okpebholo revealed the plans during a church service at St. ...
…End this drain on investors By Seun Ibiyemi Shareholders have expressed strong opposition to the ¦ 436.5 billion paid by seven Nigerian banks to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in 2024, labelling the levy as a drain on investors’ returns and a sign that the corporation has overstayed its welcome. In separate comments ...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the National Broadcasting Commission over what it described as the “arbitrary and unlawful” ban of Eedris Abdulkareem’s song Tell Your Papa. This was disclosed in a statement signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, and made available to journalists on Sunday. The song, reportedly critical of President ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Governors of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, have intervened in the ongoing border clashes between the Lagelu and Iwo local governments of both states, initiating peace efforts ahead of the release of the National Boundary Commission’s report. The two governors met earlier this week to ...
...Says Tinubu in London after Paris trip, issuing directives to security chiefs ...Discloses that President will return to Abuja after Easter holiday By Sodiq Adelakun The Presidency on Thursday reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully in control of Nigeria’s leadership, despite his ongoing stay in Europe. Officials stressed that his dedication to national ...
...Urges dialogue, unity as Gov blames foreign attackers A delegation of Nigerian governors, under the banner of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), visited Plateau State on Thursday to commiserate with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, following the recent wave of deadly attacks across parts of the state. The governors called for an urgent cessation of the violence ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has expressed confidence that the Federal Government will complete the reconstruction of the Eastern Railway line before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027. Dr Opeifa shared this view during his familiarisation visit ...
The Federal Government says it plans to pay Power Generation Companies (GenCos) two trillion Naira out of the four trillion Naira debt owed them before the end of 2025. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 6th Edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series. Adelabu was ...
By Ismail Azeez The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), led by its Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the authorities in Cape Verde to release six detained Nigerian tourists and arrange for their immediate return to Nigeria. The six individuals, aged between 25 and 31, were reportedly detained upon arrival in Cape Verde from Senegal, ...
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) following what he describes as defamatory and inciteful remarks made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently suspended from representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In a petition dated Wednesday, 16 April 2025, ...
…PDP Governors face accusations of sabotage ...Wike shielding PDP from producing presidential challenger — Coalition By Sodiq Adelakun Efforts to unite opposition forces against President Bola Tinubu in preparation for the 2027 general elections have stalled, as a prominent coalition of political leaders has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of deliberately frustrating talks. According ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N835 per litre. This marks the second time in two weeks that the refinery has lowered the ex-depot price of the refined product. The price adjustment follows a decline in international crude oil ...
…Proposes N2.50 dividend amid strong lending gains Access Holdings Plc has published its audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year, revealing a pre-tax profit of N867.02 billion, an increase from N729.00 billion recorded the previous year. Gross earnings rose sharply to N4.878 trillion, almost doubling the N2.594 trillion reported in 2023. After-tax profit stood ...
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has unveiled plans to develop Nigeria’s first floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant—an 8MW facility—set to provide electricity to Lagos State University (LASU). This landmark project is part of a broader collaboration between the agency and the Lagos State Government to accelerate access to clean energy, particularly for public institutions across ...
...Urges Christians to reflect Christ’s love, sacrifice By Sodiq Adelakun The Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations. The declaration was made in a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, ...
...Says infrastructure, security enablers for economy ...Warns PDP members against coalition talks without party consultation Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed growing speculation about his possible presidential run in 2027, stating that he is fully committed to fulfilling his mandate to the people of Oyo State. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today ...
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for a formal inquiry into the appointments made during their administration. A statement issued by Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the Secretary ...
…Naira dips as foreign investors pull out …Cost of living rises again as price pressures return …Economists warn of looming CBN monetary policy respons By Seun Ibiyemi and Matthew Denis The cost of living in Nigeria continues its upward trajectory, with the inflation rate reaching 24.23% in March 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price ...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Nigeria has significantly reduced its importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, said this during the Meet-the-Press briefing series organised by the Presidential Communications Team (PTC) at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. Ahmed said the county’s PMS ...
...Fubara absent as Peter Mbah, Agbu Kefas, others meet in Ibadan ...Makinde, Mohammed reaffirm PDP’s 2027 ambition ...Govs urge bottom-up defence strategy over insecurity in Nigeria ...Reorganises for 2027, says other parties should fix their problems The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has firmly ruled out any possibility of merging with other political parties. ...
...Slams NBA’s conference relocation, demands respect for constitutional mandate The Rivers State Government has formally requested the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund the N300 million paid for hosting rights for the 2025 Annual General Conference, following the NBA’s contentious decision to move the event from Port Harcourt to Enugu. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), ...
