How notorious Bayelsa cult leader, Wanemi, was killed – Police CP
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that last Thursday’s killing of the leader of the notorious cult group, the Bobos, Wanemi Omubo, was carried out by some members of the group in a desperate bid to change its leadership. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area […]
Declare state of emergency on N’Delta environment now, HOMEF tells FG
…says crimes against people, environment must stop By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AHEAD of the fourth Niger Delta Alternative Convergence, NDAC, on May 12, 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, yesterday, tasked President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the environment in the Niger Delta region. […]
Court bars Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law from 3 proceedings for live-streaming
Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is being prosecuted by the Federal Government for alleged terrorism.
Agric Minister urges financial institutions to drive horticultural sub-sector
….HortiNigeria, NABG, others call for banks’ support By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA -THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, urged financial institutions to drive the nation’s horticultural subsector to boost food production and guarantee the health of Nigerians. Kyari made the call in his keynote address titled ‘The Role of the Horticulture […]
Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Chimamanda, others shine at 2025 Met Gala
This year’s theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ called for refined interpretations of Black identity and heritage
FG, Embraer explore aircraft access, finance options for Nigerian carriers
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, is engaging with global aircraft manufacturer and lessor, Embraer, at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, São Paulo State, to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem. The Minister’s Special Adviser, Media & Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, said the visit was aimed at enhancing access […]
Anambra residents protest electricity bills higher than minimum wage
Residents of Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested against exorbitant electricity bills from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), claiming monthly charges now exceed the national minimum wage of ₦70,000.
Court dismisses suit seeking to nullify CBN’s circular, guidelines on BVN watch-listing
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, struck out a suit filed by one Mr Kareem Kazeem Babatunde against the Central Bank of Nigeria, Guarranty Trust Bank and First Bank of Nigeria Plc, seeking a declaration that the Central Bank of Nigeria circular dated June 11, 2015, with Reference […]
Niger eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles
Bago assured the people of Niger that his administration would continue to engage with the security committee to assess the effectiveness of the curfew and make further adjustments as necessary.
Legal US migration opportunity opens for skilled Nigerian professionals
A new migration workshop set to hold in Lagos and Abuja is offering Nigerian professionals a legal pathway to US permanent residency through the Employment-Based (EB) Green Card program.
20-year-old stabs father to death in Jigawa
The incident reportedly occurred around 10 a.m. in the Bakin Kasuwa Quarters of the Sara District.
U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to revoke thousands of migrants’ status
“The Trump administration is committed to restoring the rule of law to our immigration system,” Homeland Security Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
Buhari mourns as Boss Mustapha loses sister
Charity was a sister to Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, during Buhari’s administration
Judge orders Trump to admit 12,000 refugees into US
The order clarifies the limits imposed by an appeals court ruling which allowed the Trump administration to suspend the refugee admissions system
Nigerian newspapers review: North alone can’t decide 2027 presidency – Tanko Yakassai, ACF
In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) saying the North alone cannot determine who emerges president of the country in 2027.
Government deposits with CBN rises 46% to N24.9 trn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Government deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, grew by 46.9 percent year-on-year, YoY, to N24.9 trillion in 2024 from N16.94 trillion in 2023. This is contained in the recently released Financial Statement of the CBN. The growth in government deposits reflects the increase in money supply during the review period. Data […]
