Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has handed over the sum of N279 million (Two Hundred and Seventy-nine Million ) to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover...
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The trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and his Son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami continued on Friday, March 6, 2026, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has cautioned journalists to be vigilant against what he described as “latter-day activists,” accusing some politicians of attempting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy when government policies do not favour them. The governor gave the warning on Thursday night after hosting journalists to an Iftar, the...
Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Dr. John Abebe and his company, Inducon Nig. Ltd, who are standing trial over an alleged N120m fraud. The defendants were arraigned on September 19, 2022 on a...
A coalition of Civil Society groups led by the Abuja-based Civil Society Groups For Good Governance (CSGGG) on Friday issued the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, a 3-day ultimatum, to clear the air on the recent controversy surrounding his Nigerian Law School and National...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that false information poses a serious moral and national challenge, urging Nigerian youth and other citizens to verify information before sharing it. Speaking at the 20th Joint Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation...
Federal Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee to work out the framework for the establishment of the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), as part of efforts toward revitalising Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector and stimulating economic growth in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of...
As preparations for the 2027 General Election gradually gather pace, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reminded staff of the enormous expectations Nigerians place on the Commission, urging them to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and integrity in the...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the fasting period of both Christians and Muslims falling at the same period is a direct message from God to Nigerians. She stated this at the interfaith Breaking of Fast (Iftar/ Lent) she held for women from across all sectors. The First...
Amid rising tensions and conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States in the Middle East, the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has urged Christians to place their trust in God despite growing global economic uncertainties. Kefas made the call while preaching at the 2026 Annual Convention and...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has attributed the major achievements recorded by his administration in the last two and a half years to the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sani said Kaduna State would not have made significant progress across critical sectors without the backing and goodwill of...
Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended Uba Sani for what it described as responsive leadership and fulfilment of promises since assuming office. Chairman of the association in the state, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, gave the commendation on Wednesday when the governor hosted Christian leaders...
Several women groups on Thursday in Dutse, capital of Jigawa State, praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for what they described as the impressive handling of the knotty case involving a Jigawa-borm lady, Walida Abdulhadi. The women, in their hundreds, made their position known during a solidary march...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. A state by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment is for a final term of four years. It would...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve...
About nine months after attack on Yelwata town in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herdsmen, where over two hundred residents were massacred, life is slowly returning to the area. Already, the Benue State Government has commenced the process of resettlement of the affected victims of...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils for the Colleges of Nursing Sciences located in Maiduguri, Gwoza, and Monguno. Special Adviser to Borno State Governor, Media/Spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen in Maiduguri. Those...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the appointment of Hon. Tijjani Lawan Kukawa and Hon. Abubakar Umar Mazhinyi as Special Advisers. The governor’s approval was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dauda Iliya. Hon. Tijjani Lawan Kukawa is a former member of the Borno State House...
D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, convicted and sentenced the duo of Ademola Joshua Oluwadamilare and Dolapo Adisa to various terms for involvement in sextortion. The convicts were arraigned by the EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate on a nine-count charge bordering...
Former senator representing Plateau North, I.D. Gyang, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in 2027 despite political rhetoric suggesting resistance from parts of Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a media chat with journalists at his Rayfield residence in Jos, Gyang dismissed claims that the “far North”...