Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has unveiled plans by the Commission to strengthen healthcare services and improve staff welfare through the renovation of existing clinic facilities and the acquisition of a bigger healthcare centre for employees. Prof. Amupitan disclosed this at the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
From Equatorial Guinea to Tanzania, from Accra to Addis Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with sartorial elegance and swashbuckling confidence, is traversing Africa preaching Nigeria’s reform story to the world. While the echoes of President Tinubu’s economic reforms have since reverberated across every...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery. With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards as the country pushes to stage two major events on the African football calendar. The endorsement was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a statement confirming that the President also...
Suspected armed bandits on Monday invaded Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and abducted three members of the same family during a late evening attack. The gunmen, said to be about 15 in number and armed with sophisticated weapons, reportedly stormed the estate around...
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Akwa Ibom State has declared an indefinite strike following allegations that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) assaulted and detained doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. The decision was reached during an emergency virtual congress held on Tuesday, where...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term in office, extending his nearly four-decade rule after winning January’s disputed presidential election. The inauguration ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala attracted thousands of supporters who gathered to witness the veteran leader take the oath...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strategically project Nigeria’s economic, cultural, and tourism potentials to the global community through a comprehensive national compendium documenting opportunities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister stated this when...
Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State has confirmed the rescue of six students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi who were abducted earlier this month from the institution’s Gudi campus in Akwanga Local Government Area. The students, all from the Faculty of Engineering, were reportedly kidnapped on May 6, 2026,...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants seeking to contest elective positions on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Tuesday, the party said the sale of Expression of...
The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) were allegedly diverted to finance political activities linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued...
Transnational Corporation Plc also known as Transcorp Group declared a total dividend payout of ₦20.32 billion to shareholders for the 2025 financial year, representing ₦2.00 per share, as the Africa’s foremost conglomerate sustained strong growth across its core businesses in power, hospitality and energy. The dividend declaration was commended...
EFCC presents second witness in trial of Austrian for undeclared $800,575, €651,505 at Lagos airport
EFCC presents second witness in trial of Austrian for undeclared $800,575, €651,505 at Lagos airport
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, opposed the defence’s bid to adjourn the trial of an Austrian national arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The defendant, Kavlak...
Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, rejected the application filed by Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja for permission to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Muslim pilgrimage, hajj and medical check-up. Jaja is facing...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for recent consumer focused reforms aimed at stopping estimated billing within the Lagos electricity market. The Commission particularly welcomed LASERC’s position in the 2025 Lagos Electricity Market Report supporting the enforcement of existing...
The African Democratic Congress has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that its National Chairman, David Mark, authorized the sale of party nomination forms through unofficial channels. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the claim as fraudulent, unauthorized, and capable...
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. According to reports, the actor had been battling stage 4 liver cancer for some time before he reportedly passed away in hospital. Known for his charming personality and outstanding...
Gyang Zi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), distributed cash and food items to more than 400 widows and persons with disabilities across Plateau North Senatorial District as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups facing economic hardship. The beneficiaries were drawn from six local government areas of Bassa, Barkin...
National Examinations Council (NECO) marked its silver jubilee from May 7 to 9, 2026, celebrating 25 years of educational assessment in Nigeria under the theme: _“Celebrating 25 Years of NECO’s Excellence in Educational Assessment.”_ The anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on the evolution of the examination body from...
Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, is set to officially present his long-awaited autobiography at a high-profile event scheduled for May 19, 2026, in Abuja. The public presentation is expected to attract leading political figures, military veterans, diplomats, and other distinguished guests from across the country. President Bola...