Northern group accuses Gov Lawal of targeting Defence Minister with smear campaign
The Concern Northern Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State of masterminding a plot to smear the reputation of the Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle.
IT business analyst to the rescue: Ensuring NOGICD compliance in Nigeria’s oil & gas sector
By Mogbojuri Babatunde As the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) marks 15 years of progress, the oil and gas sector in Nigeria reflects on a journey defined by increasing local participation, regulatory reforms, and technological transformation. The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, enacted in 2010, has been central to […]
Customs begins processing of form M via B’Odogwu platform
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the pilot phase of processing Form M through its new Unified Customs Management System, known as the B’Odogwu platform, across all commands.
Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Ltd. Fights Back: Rite Foods Once Again Targets Competition Through Legal Action
Rite Foods Limited has once again resorted to legal action—this time targeting Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited over its Pop Power Energy Drink, alleging trademark infringement and imitation. This follows a familiar pattern: in 2021, Rite Foods filed a similar suit against NBC’s Predator Energy Drink, which the Federal High Court dismissed as baseless. Such repeated […]
Ex-French interior minister Darmanin apologises for 2022 Champions League fiasco
Ex-French interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Monday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for the policing operation at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
FG advocates legal framework for MSME support system
The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has called for the establishment of a legal framework to back the operations of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) across Nigeria. Enoh said this at the induction ceremony of the newly certified BDSPs organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on […]
Olympic 100m medallist Kerley denies battery, admits to ‘altercation’
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has denied he was arrested as claimed for battery but because he exercised his right to remain silent until his lawyer was present after a “physical altercation”.
Matawalle hails Tinubu’s reforms, says Nigeria’s future bright
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for what he described as his transformative reforms. Matawalle said that Tinubu’s initiatives will pave the way for a brighter future for Nigeria. Matawalle, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that Tinubu’s reforms would pave for him to secure […]
Court to hear suit filed by scavengers, beggars against Wike May 29
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, until May 29 for hearing.
Tinubu bans procurement of foreign goods produced locally
“No MDA will be allowed to procure foreign goods or services already available locally without a written waiver from the BPP”
VeryDarkMan has not been charged to court yet – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has not yet been formally charged to court.
Stakeholders unite to champion workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria
In commemoration of International Workers’ Day, Project Enable Africa brought together key stakeholders from across sectors to push forward the agenda of workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Since 2024, Project Enable Africa has used the annual celebration not just to recognize the contributions of workers but also to champion equal opportunities […]
Inclusive devt ‘ll remain a mirage if security is not prioritised — Oborevwori
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, said inclusive development would remain a mirage without prioritizing security. He emphasised that strengthening internal security mechanisms were pivotal to fostering sustainable economic growth, noting that peace and safety attract investment and promote development across sectors. Oborevwori stated this at Government House, Asaba […]
Ondo LG grader crushes mother, child to death
— Council chairman mourns By Dayo Johnson, Akure Anxiety gripped the agrarian Ute community in Ose council area of Ondo state as a mother and her child were crushed to death by the council’s grader. Sources said that a tragic incident occured along the Olujewu–Igbatoro road, in the community. According to the source, the mother […]
Senate resumes tomorrow, mulls Rivers crisis reconciliation, tax reform bills
As the Senate resumes plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, it has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Executive to resolve lingering socio-political tensions across the country, including the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.
FCTA pulls down estate over infractions
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA in Monday pulled down a section of an estate, Citiscape Villa, in the highbrow Guzape District for violating its building code and building in waterways.
