The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists linked to the murder of one Awoniyi Kazeem during a masquerade festival in Osogbo, as well as two others for vandalising high-tension power cables in Osu, along the Ife–Ibadan Expressway.

The data came after an import surge that was triggered by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs since returning to the White House this year.

Nigerian insurance industry has recorded a gross written premium of N1.562 trillion in the 2024 financial year.

He was among 10 suspects to be tried earlier this year for stealing jewels from the American influencer.

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of consumer credit to some market women in Abia through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).

There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, as Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), described the charge preferred against former Gov. Yahaya Bello as “a political case.” Pinheiro stated this while arguments were being raised before Justice Emeka Nwite on whether the […]

The Senate has confirmed Cosmas Akyhir from Benue State as the Chairman of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and Tsenyil Yilten from Plateau State as the Managing Director of the Commission.

—It ‘ll take effect January 2026 – Adedeji By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —– CHAIRMAN of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday, described the newly signed tax laws as “pro-poor,” saying they will ease the burden on low-income earners, small business owners, and everyday Nigerians. Oyedele made the disclosure while […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the protracted strike by public primary-school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the three-month shutdown as a grave setback for children’s education.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, tendered documents against the daughter of former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and son-in-law in an Abuja High Court. The documents confirmed that they are currently employees of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) respectively. Sirika alongside his daughter, […]

The Niger State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches and the tragic death of a student within the university community.

…Commends NDLEA’s 53-month record: 66,085 arrests, 11.1m kg drugs seized, 26,393 rehabilitated By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to embrace the fight against illicit drug abuse and trafficking as a “national movement,” declaring that the battle must go beyond government efforts and become a collective crusade to […]

Kylian Mbappe has accused his former club Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office told AFP on Thursday as it confirmed an investigation had been opened.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA -THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official State visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. During the visit, Vice President Shettima will participate in the official launch […]

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police, amounting to billions of naira. The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja. Osonwa had raised concerns […]