Lagos is about to turn up the heat this festive season as it prepares to host the maiden edition of Shakara Festival — a vibrant four-day celebration of African music, culture, and lifestyle. Scheduled to take place from December 18 to 21, 2025, at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki, the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-
An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday sentenced two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery. The defendants Adejuwon Kehinde, 37 and an ex-convict, Adeniyi Dayo, 35, were arraigned before Justice Lekan Olatawura on Feb. 14, 2023 on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery...
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has denied owning several properties reportedly traced to him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in his ongoing trial over alleged failure to declare assets. Kyari, who appeared before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on...
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, has dismissed the no-case submission filed by social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, and another defendant in an alleged money laundering case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Mompha, alongside...
Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about his deep-seated fears when it comes to marriage — despite his fame, fortune, and years of success in the entertainment industry. Speaking candidly on HabbyFX’s YouTube show, the 42-year-old music producer revealed that his...
Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable...
–Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted approval for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its much-anticipated elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. In a ruling delivered by Justice A. L. Akintola, the court issued an interim order permitting the convention to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Department of State Services (DSS) has provided an update on the ongoing prosecution of several high-profile terrorism suspects across the country, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring accountability for those responsible for terror-related crimes. The DSS in a statement issued by its Deputy Director, Public Relations...
Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed a total of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at strengthening discipline and professionalism within the agency. In a statement issued today, the DSS said the dismissals were carried out over a period of time and followed internal...
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to confirm Dr Kingsley Udeh for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Edo Government says it will commence the production of essential drugs by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and end medical tourism. Gov. Monday Okpebholo disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection of the Central Medical Stores and the Edo Pharmaceutical Company in Benin....
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians and the international community that the country will come out stronger in the wake of threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. Tinubu, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is handling the matter with “calm, seriousness, and strategic...
House of Representatives has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, to settle outstanding payments owed to local contractors within seven days. The order covers contracts executed under the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts. The decision followed a motion...
As the November 8 Anambra governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has sent a strong message to political thugs—stay away from trouble or face the full weight of the law. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during the dissemination of the Cleen Foundation’s 2025 Anambra...
IntroductionNigeria’s mineral wealth — highlighted by lithium, gold, tin, and rare earths — has the potential to diversify the economy beyond oil. Yet despite high-profile policy announcements and international investment pledges, the country’s mining sector remains mired in structural contradictions: rising foreign dominance, weak enforcement, and an increasingly hostile...
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a new ₦1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to help cover the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The President’s appeal was contained in a letter presented during Tuesday’s plenary session and read aloud by the Senate...
Officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) at Abuja airport have reportedly seized the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly. In a live Facebook broadcast on Tuesday morning, the senator revealed that the seizure was allegedly carried out on the orders...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari has said that the $500 million loan facility from the World Bank would accelerate development in the agriculture ecosystem in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the Agricultural sector. The Minister made this known during the...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operating in Maiduguri and its environs. Out of the 63 vehicles, 30 were given to the 10 different sectors of CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and...
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, urging Washington to stay out of Nigeria’s internal matters after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly hinted at possible military intervention. Reaffirming its alliance with Abuja, Beijing described Nigeria as a “comprehensive strategic partner” and pledged full support for President...