El-Rufai Detention: We didn’t seek fresh extension – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday night pushed back against reports that it sought a fresh court order to extend the detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, saying the claims are inaccurate and misleading.
2026 World Cup: FIFA rejects NFF petition against DR Congo
FIFA has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition challenging the eligibility of certain players used by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against the Super Eagles in Rabat, Morocco, last November.
New pension scheme: Ogun retirees to earn up to 280%, says Abiodun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has announced that retirees in its civil and public service will earn significantly higher benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), following the introduction of the Additional Pension Benefit (APB) initiative, which offers between 116 per cent and 280 per cent of Total Annual Emoluments (TAE). Governor […]
Man electrocuted while vandalizing MEDL substation in Enugu
In the early hours of Tuesday, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered inside the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation, operated by MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited along Independence Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu.
LP Warns Kalu: Era of electoral violence in Abia is over
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has condemned former governor and incumbent Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over what it described as threats of violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
We trust Tinubu to make a major difference in S/East – Soludo
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has described President Bola Tinubu as a cerebral, courageous, and a patriotic Nigerian, saying that the people of the South East trust him to make a major difference to the zone. Speaking after taking oath of office to commence his secure tenure in Awka, Soludo thanked […]
