National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has suggested that the party leadership ultimately decides who emerges as its candidates for elective offices, regardless of the outcome of primary elections. Basiru made the remarks while addressing party members at a political gathering, according to a...
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Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has cited President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as a proof of the confidence reposed in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi. The monarch described Adeniyi’s leadership of the Nigeria Customs and impact on...
Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The forfeited fund, domiciled in Access Bank, is linked to one Ifeanyi Alele David, who is under...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly criticised the reported detention of renowned Nigerian novelist and author, Okey Ndibe, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a statement issued on Monday, the rights organisation...
Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have agreed to actively deepen collaboration to turn the nation’s intellectual property (IP) into tangible financial assets. The target is to commercialise research from Nigerian universities and support the creative economy through stronger technical cooperation, deeper institutional support,...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, June 1, 2026, presented the 5th prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. The former minister is facing prosecution on...
Justice A. I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday, June 1, 2026, slated June 15, 2026 for judgment in the case of criminal impersonation of officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EEFCC) and extortion by one Salifu Olije Mustapha. At Monday’s...
Former Sole Administrator of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State and House of Representatives candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ibrahim Akut, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to fulfil its promises to Nigerians, declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi...
A new entrant in Nigeria’s fast-growing sports betting industry, BETNLAFF, is set to commence operations on June 3, promising a platform focused on speed, simplicity and enhanced user experience. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Tonye George, ahead of the official rollout...
The Nigeria Integrity Watch, a coalition of civil society organisations, has faulted calls by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, reporting Nigeria’s security situation to the UN Security Council.Rather than attack the Nigerian government, advised the group, SERAP should direct its...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the construction of roads and water projects in satellite towns and rural communities has significantly helped to reduce insecurity and improve access to farmlands across the territory. Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja, Wike said...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to complement their criticisms of government policies with practical suggestions that can help address the country’s challenges. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike said government officials are not all-knowing and depend...
Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a fake police recruitment shortlist currently circulating on social media, warning applicants not to fall victim to fraudsters. The Commission said no shortlist of candidates for medical examinations has been released, stressing that the evaluation of the written examination is still ongoing. The...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing projects before the expiration of his tenure. Zulum gave the assurance on Monday in an interview with newsmen shortly after inspecting some ambitious projects within Maiduguri metropolis that have direct impact on the...
The House Committee on Housing and Habitat will on Tuesday 2nd June, commence a comprehensive probe into the MOFI REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND MREIF, a landmark initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide access to affordable house ownership for Nigerians. According to the Committee’s Chairman, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin,...
Months after the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, a group of Christians in Northern Nigeria has welcomed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the operation as a significant step toward justice for...
Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has started refunding 123 Saudi Riyals foreign exchange differentials, to each of its pilgrim on Monday. The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu S Abubakar, explained to the pilgrims how the balance came about, in a special announcement after Zuhur or afternoon prayer...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate procurement and distribution of drugs, medical consumables, and hygiene materials worth millions of Naira to health facilities to contain cases of acute watery diarrhea in parts of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr....
Federico Valverde’s stunning strike against Manchester City has been named UEFA’s Champions League Goal of the Season. UEFA confirmed the award on Sunday, with the Real Madrid midfielder’s effort beating a host of other contenders from this season’s competition. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also reported the announcement as UEFA...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Government of Sierra Leone in establishing a transparent, efficient, and technology-driven Centralized Admissions System (CAS) for tertiary institutions across the country. The assurance was given during a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Sierra...