Gunmen abduct 4 students in Katsina, another dies in captivity despite ransom payment
Suspected armed bandits have abducted at least four students from Paris Quarters, located behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State.
Port haulage sector under siege as cabal tightens control amid corruption
The trucking sector of Nigeria’s maritime industry is now firmly controlled by an unidentified cabal, further deepening unethical practices within the trucking community.
Tinubu, Abiodun mourn as first female minister Ebun Oyagbola dies at 94
President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the family of Mrs. Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, Nigeria’s first female minister of cabinet rank. The late Oyagbola, a distinguished educationist and diploma, died at the age of 94. Tinubu, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser to the on Information and Strategy, on Sunday, March […]
I didn’t realise how privileged I was while growing up – DJ Cuppy
Billionaire heiress and disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her privileged background, revealing that she was initially unaware of her family’s immense wealth.
Kaduna Gov warns against politicisation of insecurity
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna- Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has warned politicians who politicise security matters in name of opposition to desist from doing so because their antics are jeopardising the lives of innocent people. The Governor who made this known at the weekend, vowed to deal with this category of politicians who derive […]
Full List: 40 countries whose citizens can enter the U.S. without a visa
The United States (U.S.) has released the list of countries eligible for its 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), featuring some notable updates.
CLARK SUCCESSOR IN PANDEF: Attah, Ibori, Seriake Dickson, Donald Duke, Diete-Spiff tipped
•Igali, Okaba, Atedo Peterside, others also •Too big, I cannot wear Clark’s shoes, says former President Jonathan •‘Why we can’t immediately replace leader’ By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor It will be a hard task for the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella body of traditional rulers, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states of the […]
Gov Buni heads APC panel on five marginalised national deputies
All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a committee to address concerns over the exclusion of five national deputies from the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC).
IBB BOOK: Name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu, Okorie urges Tinubu
By Clifford Ndujihe FOUNDER of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged President Bola Tinubu to honour former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, NEC, who conducted the June 12 1993 presidential poll. Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB, last Thursday, apologised for annulling the election, which he admitted, […]
Drug bust: NDLEA uncovers cocaine, skunk concealed in mattresses, car parts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large quantities of cocaine, skunk, and other illicit substances concealed in mattresses and vehicle parts.
Direct CBN to suspend ATM fee hike pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Lagos challenging the legality of the increase.”
