Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial for cross examination of FG’s witness
In the statement equally read out in the open court by the witness, Kanu said he was interrogated by the DSS without the presence of his lawyer as required by law.
Army launches Inter-Brigade games in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has officially commenced its annual Inter-Brigade Competition for junior personnel from the rank of Corporal and below within the 3 Division, with this year’s edition taking place in Taraba State.
12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners arrested in Taraba, Kaduna
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the arrests demonstrate the commitment of the Force to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump
When the Liberal win was announced, cheers of joy erupted at the Ottawa venue where Liberal supporters watched the results.
Army court martial sentences soldier to death, another 10 years imprisonment
However, the President of the GCM noted that in the interest of societal decorum and justice for the deceased, the law had to be applied to its fullest.
Delta was PDP’s soul, major funder, says Keyamo
Keyamo described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other PDP heavyweights as a “political seismic activity.”
Beyond Shrines and Sand: Why modern tourism sites like landmark beach matter to Nigeria’s cultural future
By Juliet Umeh When people think about tourism in Nigeria, they usually picture waterfalls in the hills, old palaces, or sacred groves filled with history. Places like Erin Ijesha, the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, and the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove have been the main highlights of Nigeria’s cultural tourism for a long time. But as the […]
Bitcoin firms push toward global currency shift as govts signal support
Bitcoin-focused investment firms are stepping into the spotlight as key players in a growing global movement toward the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency as a reserve asset. Industry leaders and market analysts suggest that this shift—commonly referred to as “hyperbitcoinization”—could eventually displace traditional fiat currencies and redefine global financial systems. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Diaspora investors urge FG to stop demolitions in Okun Ajah axis
A coalition of American-based diaspora investors in an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged the Federal Government to demolition of properties along Okun Ajah axis.
Employee safety our priority – FIRS Boss
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to employee safety and well-being in response to the growing influence of digitalisation and artificial intelligence. This was emphasised during the second edition of the FIRS World Day for Safety and Health at Work, held on Monday. The event, themed […]
Human rights attacks accelerated by Trump second term – Amnesty
The global system of law and human rights is under threat from a “multiplicity of assaults” which have accelerated since US President Donald Trump’s return to power, Amnesty International said Tuesday in its annual report.
Death toll rises to 14 in Boko Haram invasion of Chibok village as Church, houses razed
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri At least 14 dead bodies of mourners were recovered, with others sustaining gunshot injuries, when suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists invaded Kopl village, Chibok local government area of Borno state. The incident is coming barely 24 hours after dozens of motorists and passengers were killed along the Gamboru […]
EFCC arrests Achimugu at Abuja airport
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
FX volatility forces 9% rise in local raw materials sourcing — MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reported a 9 percent surge in the local sourcing of raw materials in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector in 2024…
Ending Tinubu’s reforms in 2027 would be tragic – Keyamo
Keyamo cautioned that a shift in leadership could derail the economic restructuring currently underway.
Protecting the planet remains shared duty – NCF DG
By Juliet Umeh As Nigeria joins the global community to mark Earth Day today, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, NCF, has urged citizens to take an active role in protecting the environment, emphasizing that the responsibility cannot rest on the government alone. The Director-General of NCF, Dr. Joseph Onoja, made the call during a series of […]
