‘Fuel subsidy was a big scam’ – Ex-minister Ikoh
—Says Tinubu vindicated as states now reap windfall By Steve Oko Former Minister for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikoh, has delivered a scathing verdict on Nigeria’s former fuel subsidy regime, branding it a “monumental scam” that enriched only a privileged few while depriving the masses. Ikoh declared that recent economic gains across states have […]
Oborevwori mourns aide, Sunday Kotor
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed grief over the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Mr. Sunday Kotor.
Kyari visits Maiduguri bomb blast victims, extends support
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has paid a sympathy visit to victims of the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri, currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
APC mocks PDP as Makinde poised to lead ‘One-Man Governors’ Forum’
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over what it described as his imminent emergence as the de facto chairman of a “one-man” Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum.
Driver escapes death as fire guts truck along Otedola Bridge in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified driver narrowly escaped death late Saturday evening when a Mack truck transporting an empty 20-foot container was gutted by fire at the Alausa Secretariat, inward Otedola Bridge axis along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
2027: Rotimi Makinde declares interest in NASS, promises effective representation
A former member of the House of Representatives, Rotimi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the Ife Federal Constituency seat in the Green Chamber in the 2027 general elections, with a focus on improved welfare, security, and infrastructure development.
State of the Nation: 31 APC Govs converge on Lagos for crucial meeting
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is set to convene in Lagos today for a crucial meeting.
My father more stubborn than I am – Asake
Nigerian pop star Asake has opened up about the challenges he faced as a teenager while chasing his music dreams, revealing that his father’s disapproval didn’t stop him from pursuing a career in music.
Tributes as Onitsha bids farewell to elderstatesman Arthur Mbanefo at 95
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Beneath the weight of history and the warmth of shared memories, Onitsha stood still to honour one of its finest sons. Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered not just to mourn, but to celebrate a life that spanned generations of service, influence and enduring legacy — that of former Nigerian Permanent Representative to […]
My mother slept with me until my teenage years
People rarely talk about women abusing their sons. What society hears more often are stories of fathers abusing their daughters.
We paid ransom to free abducted cocoa farmers— Association
Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria ,CFAN, has dismissed claims that its two remaining kidnapped members were rescued, saying an undisclosed amount was paid to secure their release.
Unknown gunmen abduct Kano LG Secretary
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the Secretary to the Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Hamza Musa.
Allegations of bank collusion emerge in $43.5m dividend dispute involving Oriental Energy
Fresh allegations of collusion have emerged in the ongoing legal battle between twin sisters, Ameena Indimi-Dalhatu and Zara Indimi, and Oriental Energy Resources Limited (“Oriental”), as the sisters move to enforce a court judgment awarded in their favour.
NYSC: Corps member dies in Ogun, staff detained as probe begins
The National Youth Service Corps has confirmed the death of a Corps Member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with a staff member now in custody as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Gov Otu attributes gains to plugging IGR leakages, pledges self-sufficiency
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has attributed the gains his administration has recorded so far to the plugging of leakages in the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.
A bad civilian government is more difficult to remove than a bad military government—Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC spokesperson
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC), in his usual brilliant, bold and daring manner, shared his thoughts on the state of the nation ahead of thE 2027 general elections in Ilorin. Excerpts of interview:
