By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA:Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to immediately summon the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN to appear together before its investigative committee under oath, so that Nigerians can finally hear one truthful account of the controversial Presidential Foreign […]

The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC, has appealed to residents for understanding over the deteriorating condition of roads across the state, attributing the damage to one of the most intense and prolonged rainy seasons in recent years.

“However, I still believe it was the right thing to do. It was important to open a dialogue and keep it alive,” he added.

He questioned Obi’s performance during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, arguing that the former governor had not demonstrated the leadership record required to govern Nigeria.

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Federal High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Tuesday adjourned until July 28 the suit filed by Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi challenging his disqualification from contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Zamfara North. The presiding judge, Justice Dikko Hassan, fixed the new date after hearing arguments on […]

ABUJA — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has attributed the apparent scarcity of N100 and N200 notes to the increasing adoption of digital payment channels and the declining purchasing power of the lower-denomination currency. Speaking on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, Cardoso dismissed concerns that […]

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with main contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks, as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.

The United States has said jihadist terrorist groups have remained a danger to global peace and security despite effective global campaigns and reaffirmed its resolve to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners.

The former leader, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail since the US military operation, awaiting trial on drug trafficking, firearms and other charges.

The Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has urged Public Relations practitioners to embrace strategic communication as a tool for nation-building, peace, and sustainable development as the world marks World Public Relations Day 2026.

For Nigerian passport holders looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes, there’s good news.

The Dubai government website says residents wishing to invite friends and family to visit from July 20 to October 31 can “receive benefits worth over AED 3,000 ($816), including hotel stays, dining experiences, attraction tickets and more”.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the Amit Bhatia-fronted consortium that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports on Wednesday.

The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and member representing Ado State Constituency, Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, has pledged to sustain people-centred representation, with greater emphasis on education, youth empowerment, healthcare and legislative excellence, following her emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 House of Assembly election.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed plans to commence monitoring of education-related projects across Borno State as part of efforts to ensure transparency and quality service delivery in primary and secondary schools.