Wike seeks access to natural resources development fund for Abuja infrastructure projects
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has requested the backing of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to access the Natural Resources Development Fund to boost infrastructure and agricultural projects across Abuja.
Bitcoin tops $100,000 for first time since February
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time since February on Thursday, as investors’ appetite for riskier assets grew after Britain and the United States announced a deal on trade.
Biafra Agitation: Why we’ve not extradited Simon Ekpa back for trial – FG
The Federal Government, on Thursday, adduced reasons why it has not extradited a self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, Mr. Simon Ekpa, who was arrested and detained in Finland, back to Nigeria for prosecution.
Party Crisis: LP Reps counter Abure over purported suspension
By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja Three Labour Party members of the House of Representatives have dismissed their purported suspension from the party, describing it as “laughable” and a desperate attempt by a “dethroned emperor” to cling to power. The former Labour Party chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, who was ousted by a recent Supreme Court judgment, yesterday announced […]
Tariff hike: Nigeria’s internet users decline – NCC Report
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector witnessed a notable decline in internet users following a 50 per cent tariff hike on voice, data, and SMS services implemented in January 2025. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in industry statistics on its website. According to the report, the industry lost approximately one million internet users in February, […]
SEC intensify fight against Ponzi Schemes with visit to Abuja market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ramped up its fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, vowing to take decisive action against illegal fund operators while educating the public to prevent further victimization.
You tamed Atlantic Ocean, now you’re fixing economy — Soludo applauds Tinubu’s reforms
By Bayo Wahab Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has praised President Bola Tinubu for his ‘courageous’ determination to fix Nigeria’s economy. The President visited Anambra State on Thursday to inaugurate several major projects executed by the Soludo administration. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Governor Soludo commended the President’s economic initiatives and urged him to […]
Benue, Zamfara governors snub Reps summons
“No House of Assembly has the jurisdiction to suspend a sitting member for more than 14 days — anything beyond that is unconstitutional.”
White smoke signals new pope elected
White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope.
Ebonyi Ezza/Effium Conflict: Enough is enough, some are benefiting from the crisis – Gov Nwifuru
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the war-torn Ezza/Effium community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, declaring that “enough is enough.”
Swiatek makes fast start at Italian Open
Iga Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.
